With so many automation testing tools available today, picking the right one can be overwhelming—especially if you’re just starting your automation journey or working in a new project. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all. The best tool depends on your application, team skillset, testing needs,…
Month: July 2025
What Is Automation Testing and When to Use It?
As software development becomes faster and more complex, automation testing has become an essential part of modern quality assurance. But what exactly is it? And how do you know when it’s the right time to automate? In this post, you’ll learn: What automation testing is…
Smoke Testing vs. Sanity Testing: What’s the Difference?
In software testing, two terms often used interchangeably are Smoke Testing and Sanity Testing. While they seem similar, they serve different purposes and are used at different stages of the testing process. Understanding the difference is essential for QA professionals to test smarter and communicate…
Real Example: Manual Testing of a Login Page
Manual testing is the foundation of software quality assurance, especially in early-stage products or critical modules like login functionality. In this post, we’ll walk through a realistic manual testing scenario of a login page—covering test objectives, test cases, test data, expected results, and what to…
Severity vs Priority in Bug Reporting: What's the Difference?
In bug reporting, two of the most misunderstood terms are severity and priority. They both help teams decide how bugs are handled—but they don’t mean the same thing. Confusing them can lead to: Miscommunication between QA, developers, and product owners Wrong bug triage decisions Delays…
Defect Life Cycle: Each Stage Explained
Every bug has a story—from the moment it’s discovered to the moment it’s fixed and closed. This journey is known as the Defect Life Cycle (or Bug Life Cycle). Understanding the defect life cycle is critical for: Testers who log and manage bugs Developers who…