Testing of software can be done manually as well using automation tools and scripts. Both manual and automation testing have their own share of benefits and limitations. In this tutorial – “Manual Testing vs Automation Testing”, we will study the difference between these two types of testing.
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Manual Testing vs Automation Testing
| Manual Testing | Automation Testing |
|---|---|
| Manual testing is a type of testing in which test case execution is performed manually by humans. | Automation testing is a type of testing in which automated test case execution is performed using different automation tools. |
| Manual test case execution is very tedious and time consuming. | Automated test case execution is very fast, only the initial test framework and test script creation takes time. |
| It is more suited for user-interface, adhoc and exploratory testing. | It is not suited for user-interface, adhoc and exploratory testing. |
| Manual testing is not suitable for performing load testing and testing which requires frequent test executions. | Load testing can be done using automation testing. Also, it is suited for regression tests and test which require frequent test case execution. |
| The manual test cases are required to be run sequentially. | Automated test scripts can be run in parallel as well using distributed testing across different machines. |
| It is considered less reliable because of human error. | Following right approach and standards for test script creation leads to reliable automated testing. |
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Kuldeep is the founder and lead author of ArtOfTesting. He is skilled in test automation, performance testing, big data, and CI-CD. He brings his decade of experience to his current role where he is dedicated to educating the QA professionals. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.
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