Manual Peeling
Manual peeling is a software testing technique where testers manually execute test cases without the use of automation tools, focusing on exploratory testing, usability, and ad-hoc scenarios. It involves human intuition and creativity to uncover defects that automated tests might miss, such as user interface issues or unexpected behavior. This approach is often used in agile development, early project stages, or for complex, non-repetitive testing tasks.
Developers should learn manual peeling to complement automated testing, especially for exploratory testing, usability validation, and when dealing with rapidly changing requirements where automation is impractical. It is crucial for identifying edge cases, user experience problems, and integration issues that require human judgment, making it valuable in agile sprints, beta testing, or when resources for automation are limited.