Manual Testing is a type of testing that verifies software works as expected by physically using the functions and features of an application as an end-user would. An application must be tested manually before it is automated.

There are many different advantages to manual testing. Below are just a few:

• Manual testing can be done on all kinds of applications

• It is preferable for short life cycle products

• It is preferred in the projects where the requirements change frequently

• It is cheaper in terms of initial investment

• It requires less time and expense to begin productive manual testing