[Brijesh Prajapati]

Manual testing has evolved significantly in the age of automation. Initially, manual testing involved testers executing tests manually to validate software functionality. However, with the rise of automation tools and frameworks, manual testing has adapted by focusing more on exploratory testing, usability testing, and complex scenarios that are challenging to automate effectively. Testers now leverage their domain knowledge and creativity to uncover nuanced bugs that automated scripts might miss. Moreover, manual testing plays a crucial role in validating user experience, accessibility, and real-world usage scenarios that require human judgment. As automation continues to advance, manual testing remains indispensable for its ability to provide qualitative insights and ensure comprehensive test coverage alongside automated checks.

[Anonymous]

Manual testing has evolved significantly in the age of automation. Initially, manual testing was the primary method for ensuring software quality, involving human testers to find bugs and ensure functionality. However, as software development accelerated, the limitations of manual testing—such as time consumption and susceptibility to human error—became apparent. Automation tools emerged, offering faster and more reliable testing. Despite this shift, manual testing remains essential for exploratory, usability, and ad-hoc testing, where human intuition and understanding of user experience are irreplaceable. The future likely holds a balanced approach, leveraging both manual and automated testing strategies.

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