[Discussion] The Limitations of Manual Testing and the Benefits of Automated Testing

[Grant-Archibald-MS]

Discussion Topic

Title:
The Limitations of Manual Testing and the Benefits of Automated Testing

Description

Overview:
Manual testing, while effective for certain types of testing, has several limitations that can hinder the development process. Automated testing addresses these limitations and provides additional benefits, making it essential for enterprise-grade applications.

Details:

• Manual testing is time-consuming, prone to human error, not scalable, and offers limited test coverage.
• Automated testing provides faster feedback, consistency, scalability, and increased test coverage.
• Automated tests can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
• By incorporating automated testing, teams can diagnose problems, propose changes, and deploy with confidence, even outside normal operating hours.

Key Questions

1. What are the main limitations of manual testing in the context of enterprise-grade applications?
2. How does automated testing improve the scalability and reliability of the testing process?
3. In what ways can automated testing be integrated into CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment confidence?

Resources

Why Not Just Manual Testing

Call to Action

Let's discuss the limitations of manual testing and the benefits of automated testing. Share your experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on how automated testing can enhance the development process and ensure high-quality applications.

---

Let's Discuss!

Feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback. Your contributions are valuable to the community!

---

Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and kind to others.
• Keep discussions relevant to testing and the Power Platform.
• Provide constructive feedback and aim to support your fellow developers.

Happy discussing!