Manual testing is the process of manually testing software for defects. It requires a tester to play the role of an end user whereby they use most of the application's features to ensure correct behavior. However, it requires knowledge such as about different phases of the Software development life cycle, different types of Manual Testing, and different phases of the Software test life cycle.
Manual Testing Objectives:
Understanding what is Software testing?
Understanding the Software development process.
Understanding various Software development life cycle models.
Understanding the Role of Software testing phase in Software development
Understanding various Software test types.
Understanding various Software test levels.
Understanding Software test design techniques.
Understanding Software test life cycle
Understanding how to create & execute a test plan
Understanding how to document test cases
Understanding how to execute test cases and find defects.
Tracking defects, confirmation testing, and closing the defects.
Documenting of the test reports and test enclosure activities.
Prerequisites and eligibility to learn Manual Testing:
Basic Knowledge of Computer operating.
Documentation knowledge and analysis skills.
Beginners who want to start their career in the Software Testing field.
Already a tester, You can refresh all your testing basics and techniques and gear up for Certifications in Software Testing.
Fresh Graduates, If you have passed out of college recently, and looking for a job in QA/Testing field.
If you are interested in IT, but not interested in programming or find it difficult, then Testing allows you to focus less on programming and more on analysis skills.
Non-IT Professionals, If you are currently working in some other field, but are interested in building a career in IT.