Manual testing is conducted based on a test script or test cases, which are created by the testing team lead or senior testing resource. These test cases can be created manually or with automated testing tools. There are many steps involved in conducting manual training. The following diagram depicts the standard manual testing life cycle:
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Let's discuss the test steps in detail, one by one.