Manual Testing is a method of finding bugs in software where testers act as if they are the software’s end user and use the software as intended. This includes tapping on icons in an app and pushing all its features to their limit, trying to discover any unintended issues to prevent actual users from experiencing those issues after the software is launched. It is the most basic and intuitive form of testing which anyone can do without any technical knowledge.
- Difficulties in Manual Testing: In order to perform a manual test on an application, a tester must first possess a device to access the app on. This is easy to do with just one device, but there are too many possible device-operating system combinations to cover. Just think of all the common smartphone brands and how many iterations there are in the market. iPhones, Samsung devices, Oppo devices, Huawei, and hundreds of others. In order for an application to be truly optimized for every user, testers need to carry out manual tests on as many of these different devices as possible, but this is often difficult due to intrinsic limitations. Nobody can own every device.
- Solutions for Manual Testing: Cloud Testing makes it possible to access hundreds of devices of all types and operating systems to test on without needing to buy or physically possess the devices. From a web browser or desktop app such as CaIoT, companies may simply select whichever devices they need to test their app or website on and control the device from their computer screen. They can click on icons, drag the screen, and use the devices just as they could if they were holding it in their hands.
- Benefits of CaIoT in Manual Testing: CaIoT makes it easier than ever to conduct manual tests over the cloud, with a simplified UI and a set of all of the ever-expanding features a tester could desire. Unlike other cloud testing platforms which could have testers waiting over an hour to access the devices they need, CaIoT’s waiting time is comparatively lower, saving time when it matters most.