Manual Updates
Manual updates refer to the process of applying changes, patches, or upgrades to software, systems, or data by human intervention rather than automated tools. This involves tasks like downloading updates, running installation scripts, modifying configuration files, or executing commands directly. It is commonly used in environments where automation is impractical, for testing purposes, or in legacy systems lacking update automation.
Developers should learn manual updates for scenarios requiring precise control, such as debugging update processes, handling sensitive systems where automation risks errors, or managing legacy infrastructure without automated tools. It is essential in DevOps for understanding underlying mechanisms before automating, in system administration for emergency patches, and in software testing to validate update procedures manually.