Is the future of manual software testing coming to an end?

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Future of
Manual Software Testing
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Introduction to Software Testing

• Manual Software Testing is one type of software
  testing in which a tester manually execute the
  test cases.
• The tester does not use any automated testing
  tools. He manually do the testing work.
• Software may consist of several bugs or errors,
  so the software tester identifies those bugs or
  errors in software.
• You must test Software before it goes live. It is
  to avoid abnormal behavior of the software.
• Manual testing requires more effort than
  automatic testing, but still, it should be
  performed.

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Manual Software Testing Process
Analyze Requirements
Create Test Plan
Create a Test Case
Build a testing process and inform all testers,
and developers that this is how the work is to be
done.
After knowing the purpose of the software and how
it should be performed, start your work
Write test cases and share them with the team for
further discussion.
Defect Logging
Defect Fixing
Execute Test Case
If some bug or error is found during testing,
then record it. You should mark that item as a
fail.
Execute the test cases you wrote earlier. Your
focus should be on achieving the stated
objectives.
Fix the founded bugs or errors and retest the
system for re-verification. It is your
responsibility.
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Functional Testing
Integration Testing
System Testing
End-to-End Testing
Manual Software Testing Services
GUI Testing
Compatibility Testing
Regression Testing
Acceptance Testing
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Is the Future of Manual Software Testing in
Jeopardy?

• History has it then whenever a machine replaces
  humans, thousands of other opportunities crop up
  for the man. However, this requires the man to be
  quick at learning new things.
• For example, think of the time when computers
  started paving the way in offices and replacing
  traditional processes. But, agile professionals
  who learned the Software and manual software
  testing overcame the threat of losing a job.
• In recent times, the mobile application and
  Software industry has been experiencing some
  breakthrough technological inventions. It does
  not imply that developers are not required, but
  that manual work is limited.
• A person testing one product manually might now
  be required to use automated means to check a
  couple of Software.

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The Case

• On paper and in the news, it seems that manual
  testing might not have a bright future. More and
  more companies are relying on Software that is
  way more efficient than humans and can work ten
  to a hundred times faster than us. But, the
  reality is different.
• Companies providing Software testing services
  always looks for the talented software testers.
• If you open any job portal, there are many job
  openings for manual testers in such companies
  that offers Software testing services.

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Present vs. Future

• As long as the end-users are humans, it is
  impossible for manual testing to perish. The
  reason is the simple human touch.
• We do not need to be programmed to find a certain
  type of error. We know what is wrong.
• For example, the eLearning industry employs Lacs
  of people who create courseware that is tested.
  The end users are students (humans), so a machine
  testing that product might miss important issues
  that a man can easily catch.
• Entirely Automating testing is not what I
  foresee, but limiting human involvement to
  aspects that Software cannot take care of is a
  possibility.

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The Verdict

• Companies that make use of Software testing
  services are well-aware of the shift that they
  might be required to make in case of business
  requirements.
• For now, manual testers should not worry about
  job loss but focus on re-skilling themselves.
• Companies are required to provide cross-training
  opportunities to employees so that they can learn
  whats trending and benefit the company with
  minimum investment. It is a result of saving
  money and effort in hiring individuals from
  outside.
• It serves the dual purpose of retaining
  employees, saving oneself from bad publicity from
  firing employees, and benefitting from their
  services with minimum investment.

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