What is Automation Testing?
Automation testing is a type of testing in which we take the help of tools (automation) to perform the testing. It is faster than manual testing because it is done with some automation tools. There is no chance of any human errors.
- It relies entirely on pre-scripted test which runs automatically to compare actual results with expected results.
- Automation testing helps the tester determine whether the application performs as expected or not.
- It allows the execution of repetitive tasks and regression tests.
- Automation requires manual effort to create initial testing scripts.
Manual Testing vs Automated Testing
The article focuses on discussing the difference between Manual Testing and Automation Testing. Before proceeding with the difference between the two terminologies, let’s discuss the terms in detail.