Manual Testing
Manual testing is a software testing technique where testers manually execute test cases without using automation tools, relying on human observation and interaction to identify defects. It involves exploring software features, validating functionality, and checking for usability issues by simulating real-user scenarios. This approach is essential for evaluating aspects like user experience, visual design, and ad-hoc exploratory testing that are difficult to automate.
Developers should learn manual testing to gain a user-centric perspective on software quality, catch edge cases early in development, and perform exploratory testing where automation is impractical. It's particularly valuable for usability testing, ad-hoc bug hunting, and validating new features before investing in automation scripts, helping ensure software meets real-world expectations and reducing post-release issues.