MANUAL TESTING

Index:

• Introduction to Software Testing:

• Understanding the role of testing in software development
• Differentiating between manual and automated testing

• Fundamentals of Manual Testing:

• Principles of testing: correctness, completeness, reliability, and efficiency
• Types of testing: functional, non-functional, regression, usability, and integration

• Test Case Design:

• Writing effective test cases based on requirements
• Techniques for boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning

• Test Execution and Defect Reporting:

• Executing test cases and documenting results
• Reporting defects using a structured approach
• Retesting and verifying defect fixes

• Test Documentation and Metrics:

• Importance of test documentation
• Metrics in manual testing: test coverage, defect density, and test execution progress

• Testing Techniques and Tools:

• Exploratory testing vs. scripted testing
• Introduction to test management tools and defect tracking systems

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Effective communication within the testing team
• Collaborating with developers and stakeholders