Manual smoke testing
Manual smoke testing is a type of sanity testing technique for testing software that is used to quickly verify the basic functionality of an application or system. This type of testing is typically performed early in the development process and is intended to identify critical software bugs before more detailed testing is done.
The name "smoke testing" comes from the analogy of checking for smoke coming out of a machine to ensure that it is not on fire. Similarly, manual smoke testing is a quick check to make sure that the application or system is not completely broken and can function at a basic level.
Manual smoke testing is typically performed by a member of the development team and involves manually testing a small subset of the most critical functionality of the application or system. This may include testing basic user input, navigation, and data display, as well as checking for any major errors or crashes.
One of the benefits of manual smoke testing is that it can be performed quickly and with minimal resources. This makes it a cost-effective way to catch major issues early in the development process. Additionally, manual smoke testing allows for more flexibility in testing, as it can be customized to suit the specific needs of the application or system being tested.
However, manual smoke testing also has some limitations. For example, it is not as thorough as more detailed testing methods, such as unit testing, regression testing, API testing, usability testing, acceptance testing, integration testing or functional testing. Furthermore, it may not catch all of the bugs or issues that are present in the application or system. Additionally, manual smoke testing is prone to human error, such as confirmation bias, making it time-consuming to perform manually whilst being highly effective.
While it is a cost-effective and flexible method, it also has some limitations and should be used in conjunction with other testing methods.
External links
https://tech-stack.com/blog/test-strategy/
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