Transition from Manual to Automated Testing in Brief

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Transition from Manual to Automated Testing in Brief

Manual testing is:

> the process of testing an application by human interactions > also known as exploratory testing > convenient for distinguishing the different UI features > not suitable for frequently repeatable actions / tests > vulnerable to making errors

Automated testing is:

> the process of verifying correctness by using tools, scripts and software > faster and more accurate than manual testing > a good choice for large projects that require regression, load, and performance testing > more expensive due to investments in testing tools > little human observation involved

Shortest path for switching from manual to automated

> Research what automation skills you need for > Investigate for the best practices in automation > Start getting familiar with the different tools > Learn how to work with different file formats, db, rest and soap services > Learn a programming language and how to code > Practice as much as possible

Кey reasons to choose automated testing

> Saves money and time > Increases the test coverage > Provides greater accuracy in testing > Covers what manual testing doesn't

Some problems you could facing of when you make a transition

> Difficult involvement because of lack of programing basics > Strictly theoretical automation courses with not enough practice > Selecting appropriate tools and frameworks because of the huge variety

Learn how

> to write automated test cases > the automation tests work in practice > the “backend' of test system works > the systems architectures is built

Develop

> the ability to teach the less experienced professionals > the skill to communicate with other team members for expanding the understanding of the project domain Feel free to ask questions and to share your experience :)

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References:

> Reasons to Switch from Manual Testing to Automation: https://www.qedgetech.com/blog/reasons-to-switch-from-manual-testing-to-automation >The Difference Between Manual vs Automated Testing: https://crossbrowsertesting.com/blog/test-automation/difference-manual-automated-testing/ >Switching careers in QA: From manual testing to automation development: https://techbeacon.com/switching-careers-qa-manual-testing-automation-development