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Executing manual and automated tests

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Executing manual and automated tests

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- [Instructor] There are two main types of testing, manual and automated. Both have pros and cons and are best for different situations. Most organizations use a combination of both. Manual tests are executed by humans instead of tools or scripts. No matter how much technology advances, there will always be tasks that are better verified by people instead of machines. Here's an example test case to make sure the main website logos were properly updated during the development phase. This type of test should be executed manually. A tool or a script could check that the logo files have a recent update date, but it's better for a human to compare the files and make sure they look as expected. Automated tests are executed by tools, scripts, or software. These tests often adhere to an automation framework, which include guidelines for test case design. Automated testing is often faster than manual testing. Here are some…

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