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Even if we are talking about something simple like washing machines or more complex things like self-driving cars (we can see a pattern here), humans like to automate.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":53,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":2951}'>Before we dive straight into the subject, let us define the two types of testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":90,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":2988}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":94,\"w\":198,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":2992}'>What is Manual Testing? 💪\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":130,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3028}'>If human resources are used to perform testing, we can consider that, Manual Testing. In other words, QAs execute tests manually, in an individual manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":164,\"w\":1818,\"h\":334,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3062}' style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"\" bis_size='{\"x\":629,\"y\":164,\"w\":600,\"h\":328,\"abs_x\":660,\"abs_y\":3062}' src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-production\u002Fckeditor_assets\u002Fpictures\u002F453\u002Fcontent_Manual_Testing_2x.png\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 328px\">\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":515,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3413}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":519,\"w\":226,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3417}'>What is Automation Testing? 🦾\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":554,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3452}'>Automation testing is the process of writing code\u002Ftest scripts to make the test execution faster, cheaper, and more efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":588,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3486}'>With the definitions out of the way, we will come up with a realistic example so you can get a feel of how manual and automated testing happens and how well they play off each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":622,\"w\":1818,\"h\":334,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3520}' style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg alt=\"\" bis_size='{\"x\":629,\"y\":622,\"w\":600,\"h\":328,\"abs_x\":660,\"abs_y\":3520}' src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-production\u002Fckeditor_assets\u002Fpictures\u002F454\u002Fcontent_Automated_Testing_2x.png\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 328px\">\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":973,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3871}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":977,\"w\":312,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3875}'>Manual and Automation Testing in Action 💥\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1012,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3910}'>To better understand the role both processes have in the bigger picture, let us imagine a simple and fun app, something like a Dog Routine tracker. (because who doesn't like dogs, am I right? 🐶)\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1046,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3944}'>Let’s say that the main features of this app are:\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1080,\"w\":1818,\"h\":62,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":3978}'>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1080,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":3978}'>The dog’s profile\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1101,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":3999}'>The dog’s routine tracking (walks, playtime, sleep time, eating intervals, food amount, etc.)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1121,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4019}'>Tips and tricks (section with photos and videos)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1155,\"w\":1818,\"h\":41,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4053}'>At first, we would want to mostly familiarise ourselves with the app’s screen and elements, and test the app’s main functionalities and UI based on the designer’s or client’s vision. As this is early development, things might change, which can create build instabilities and crashes. Here is where manual testing comes into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1210,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4108}'>In this regard, looking back at our fictional app, we can test the following sections from a manual testing perspective:\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1244,\"w\":1818,\"h\":166,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4142}'>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1244,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4142}'>Testing the account creation of our sweet dog’s profile\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1264,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4162}'>Testing if the information is represented correctly on the “dog profile” screen\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1285,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4183}'>Testing if the elements on the dog profile are in line with the vision\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1306,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4204}'>Testing the functionality of the tracking feature for adding or removing tracks\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1327,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4225}'>Testing the UI of the tracking options\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1348,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4246}'>Checking if the videos in the “tips and tricks” section can be played\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1368,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4266}'>Checking if the photos\u002Fvideos are in the right place and are not overlapping\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1389,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4287}'>Checking if the photos\u002Fvideos are right for each section\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1423,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4321}'>These are just a few examples of the testing we can perform in the app’s early stages when there can be many uncertainties and change requests. Starting with manual testing will grant us a better understanding of the app's elements and how everything ties up together.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1460,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4358}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1464,\"w\":166,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4362}'>A few sprints later… ⏰\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1500,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4398}'>Some time has passed, the app's vision has changed, and we ended up with an app that is targeting dogs and cats (double the serotonin 🐶 🐱). Looking back, we can say that it’s a good thing we did not start the automation process back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1533,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4431}'>Well, now that we have a clear vision of what the app wants to be and what it would look like, this is the best time to start our automation process.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1567,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4465}'>First, we want to analyze the parts that can be automated and what would be most efficient (from a time\u002Feffort point of view). After getting that out of the way, we can start creating automation tests for the app’s main functionalities. A few examples would be:\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1601,\"w\":1818,\"h\":83,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4499}'>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1601,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4499}'>Automate the creation flow for both dog and cat profiles\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1622,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4520}'>Check if the correct information was stored on the profile\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1643,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4541}'>Create automation tests for the tracking functionality of the different activities for dogs and cats\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":60,\"y\":1663,\"w\":1738,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":91,\"abs_y\":4561}'>Create automation tests for the videos “play” and “stop” functionalities\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1697,\"w\":1818,\"h\":41,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4595}'>Suppose we are to compare the two processes. In that case, we notice that the automation tests avoid the UI tests and instead focus on the more tedious flows like account creation and information check. This approach can take a long time to test manually and, if there are a lot of elements, can lead to human error as well. \u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1755,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4653}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1759,\"w\":265,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4657}'>Manual vs. Automation Testing 🧑 🤖\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1794,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4692}'>There are some significant differences between automated testing and manual testing. In manual testing, a human performs the tests step by step, without test scripts.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1828,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4726}'>In contrast, with the automation approach, the tests are executed automatically via test automation frameworks and other tools and software.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1862,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4760}'>For Manual Testing, the testers' skills, knowledge, and experience play essential roles in the testing process. For Automation testing, these factors are not as relevant, as most of the procedures will be autonomous and require little to no human input.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1899,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4797}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1903,\"w\":274,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4801}'>Advantages and Disadvantages ➕ ➖\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":1939,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":4837}'>Both types of testing come with pros and cons, so we cannot really side with one or the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" bis_size='{\"x\":417,\"y\":1972,\"w\":1024,\"h\":347,\"abs_x\":448,\"abs_y\":4870}' border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"border:#00cfb6;width:1024px\">\r\n\t\u003Cthead bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":1973,\"w\":1022,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":4871}'>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":1973,\"w\":1022,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":4871}'>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cth bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":1973,\"w\":154,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":4871}' scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; width: 150px; border-color: rgb(0, 207, 182); height: 100px\"> \u003C\u002Fth>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cth bis_size='{\"x\":573,\"y\":1973,\"w\":440,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":604,\"abs_y\":4871}' scope=\"col\" style=\"border-color: rgb(0, 207, 182); text-align: center; vertical-align: middle\">\u003Cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":778,\"y\":2017,\"w\":28,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":809,\"abs_y\":4915}'>Pros\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fth>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cth bis_size='{\"x\":1014,\"y\":1973,\"w\":425,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":1045,\"abs_y\":4871}' scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: center; vertical-align: middle\">\u003Cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":1211,\"y\":2017,\"w\":32,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":1242,\"abs_y\":4915}'>Cons\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fth>\r\n\t\t\u003C\u002Ftr>\r\n\t\u003C\u002Fthead>\r\n\t\u003Ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":2078,\"w\":1022,\"h\":240,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":4976}'>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":2078,\"w\":1022,\"h\":113,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":4976}'>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cth bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":2078,\"w\":154,\"h\":113,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":4976}' scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; width: 150px; border-color: rgb(0, 207, 182)\">\u003Cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":420,\"y\":2127,\"w\":93,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":451,\"abs_y\":5025}'>Manual Testing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fth>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd bis_size='{\"x\":573,\"y\":2078,\"w\":440,\"h\":113,\"abs_x\":604,\"abs_y\":4976}' style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top\">\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":575,\"y\":2093,\"w\":436,\"h\":83,\"abs_x\":606,\"abs_y\":4991}'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2093,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":4991}'>allows for ad-hoc testing (unstructured software testing)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2114,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":5012}'>less time and expense to begin productive manual testing\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2135,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":5033}'>advantageous for projects with frequent requirement changes\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2156,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":5054}'>more flexibility in the performed actions\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ftd>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd bis_size='{\"x\":1014,\"y\":2078,\"w\":425,\"h\":113,\"abs_x\":1045,\"abs_y\":4976}' style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top\">\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":1016,\"y\":2093,\"w\":421,\"h\":62,\"abs_x\":1047,\"abs_y\":4991}'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":1056,\"y\":2093,\"w\":341,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1087,\"abs_y\":4991}'>it’s time-consuming, mainly while doing regression testing\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":1056,\"y\":2114,\"w\":341,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1087,\"abs_y\":5012}'>less reliable due to the possible human errors\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":1056,\"y\":2135,\"w\":341,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1087,\"abs_y\":5033}'>more expensive in the long run\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ftd>\r\n\t\t\u003C\u002Ftr>\r\n\t\t\u003Ctr bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":2193,\"w\":1022,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":5091}'>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cth bis_size='{\"x\":418,\"y\":2193,\"w\":154,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":449,\"abs_y\":5091}' scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; width: 150px; border-color: rgb(0, 207, 182)\">\u003Cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":420,\"y\":2247,\"w\":116,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":451,\"abs_y\":5145}'>Automated Testing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fth>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd bis_size='{\"x\":573,\"y\":2193,\"w\":440,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":604,\"abs_y\":5091}' style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top\">\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":575,\"y\":2208,\"w\":436,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":606,\"abs_y\":5106}'> \u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":575,\"y\":2241,\"w\":436,\"h\":62,\"abs_x\":606,\"abs_y\":5139}'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2241,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":5139}'>faster in execution\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2262,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":5160}'>cheaper in the long run\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":615,\"y\":2283,\"w\":356,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":646,\"abs_y\":5181}'>more reliable since there is no human error involved\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ftd>\r\n\t\t\t\u003Ctd bis_size='{\"x\":1014,\"y\":2193,\"w\":425,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":1045,\"abs_y\":5091}' style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top\">\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":1016,\"y\":2208,\"w\":421,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1047,\"abs_y\":5106}'> \u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":1016,\"y\":2241,\"w\":421,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":1047,\"abs_y\":5139}'>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\u003Cul bis_size='{\"x\":1016,\"y\":2241,\"w\":421,\"h\":62,\"abs_x\":1047,\"abs_y\":5139}'>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":1056,\"y\":2241,\"w\":341,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1087,\"abs_y\":5139}'>limited to stable products\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":1056,\"y\":2262,\"w\":341,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1087,\"abs_y\":5160}'>limitations on specific tests (captchas, visual aspects of UI)\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003Cli bis_size='{\"x\":1056,\"y\":2283,\"w\":341,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":1087,\"abs_y\":5181}'>maintenance time\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ful>\r\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Ftd>\r\n\t\t\u003C\u002Ftr>\r\n\t\u003C\u002Ftbody>\r\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2333,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5231}'> \u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2370,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5268}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2374,\"w\":370,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5272}'>Can Automation Testing replace Manual Testing? ⚙️\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2409,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5307}'>I think that this is the most asked question on the subject so let me make this simple: No, automation testing will never fully replace manual testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2443,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5341}'>Yes, automation testing is a step forward in the software testing business, and automated tests improve the efficiency of manual tests. Still, nothing can replace the human side of the testing process, which handles the more complex part of testing and allows for ad-hoc testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2480,\"w\":1818,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5378}'>\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2484,\"w\":103,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5382}'>Conclusion 🧠\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2520,\"w\":1818,\"h\":41,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5418}'>There are QA testing elements that continue to be best handled by human engineers and manual testing, as we have tried to cover in this post. No one can deny the benefits of automation testing over manual testing, especially when saving time and improving test accuracy. But currently, it’s simply not possible to have a robust QA process by relying solely on automation.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2574,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5472}'>The right mix between automation and manual tests is essential for a successful QA team. Neither of the two can replace the other entirely. Manual testing helps us understand the big picture and explore the different angles of tests with flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2608,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5506}'>There’s no one size fits all solution. Balancing Manual and Automated testing depends on your project, vision, and QA team. That’s why it’s important to work with testers that understand your goals and the results you are aiming for, and that’s what Wolfpack Digital strives to be for all our partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp bis_size='{\"x\":20,\"y\":2642,\"w\":1818,\"h\":20,\"abs_x\":51,\"abs_y\":5540}'>Of course, in the app development industry, projects speak louder than words, so \u003Cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":489,\"y\":2644,\"w\":246,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":520,\"abs_y\":5542}'>\u003Ca bis_size='{\"x\":489,\"y\":2644,\"w\":246,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":520,\"abs_y\":5542}' href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fprojects\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan bis_size='{\"x\":489,\"y\":2644,\"w\":246,\"h\":15,\"abs_x\":520,\"abs_y\":5542}' style=\"color:#fa357b\">check out our work and see for yourself\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>!\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n","manual-testing-vs-automated-testing",[78,81,84,87,90,93,96,99],{"style":79,"url":80},"640","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F640\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":82,"url":83},"768","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F768\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":85,"url":86},"1024","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1024\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":88,"url":89},"1366","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1366\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":91,"url":92},"1600","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1600\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":94,"url":95},"1920","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1920\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":97,"url":98},"thumb","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002Fthumb\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"style":100,"url":101},"original","https:\u002F\u002Fwolfpack-digital-attachments-staging.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F187\u002Ffeatured_image\u002Foriginal\u002FV2_Testing.webp",{"title":103,"description":104,"keywords":105,"contact_form:title":106,"contact_form:cta":107,"og:site_name":68,"og:type":108,"og:locale":69,"twitter:card":109,"twitter:site":70,"twitter:creator":70,"og:title":103,"twitter:title":103},"Manual Testing vs. Automated Testing","Even if we are talking about something simple like washing machines or more complex things like self-driving cars, humans like to automate.","quality assurance, QA, manual testing, automated testing, wolfpack digital, software development, app development, web development","contact us","send message","article","summary_large_image","6 min",32,[113,114,115],"QA","manual-testing","automated-testing","Feb 18, 2022","As humankind constantly evolves, we explore and invent new ways to make our lives easier. 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