Manual Execution
Manual execution is a software testing approach where testers manually perform test cases without using automation tools, relying on human observation and interaction to verify software functionality, usability, and behavior. It involves executing predefined test steps, documenting results, and identifying defects through direct manipulation of the application under test. This method is essential for exploratory testing, user experience evaluation, and scenarios where automation is impractical or too costly.
Developers should learn manual execution to conduct initial testing phases, validate user interfaces, and perform ad-hoc or exploratory testing where automation scripts cannot easily replicate human intuition and context. It is particularly useful for usability testing, accessibility checks, and verifying edge cases in complex or frequently changing applications, ensuring software meets real-world user expectations before investing in automation.