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Manual Testing, Real Talk – From Khushboo’s Desk

 Hey there! 👋

Welcome to my very first blog post! I'm Khushboo, and I'm so excited you're here.

I work as a Manual Tester in the world of software — where buttons are clicked a thousand times (on purpose), every unexpected pop-up is a treasure, and bugs are not insects, but our best friends. 🐞

This blog is my humble attempt to share everything I’ve learned — and continue learning — in my journey as a QA professional. Whether you're a complete beginner, someone looking to switch careers into testing, or a fellow tester wanting to brush up your basics, you're in the right place.

👩‍💻 Who Am I?

Let me introduce myself quickly:

🔹 Name: Khushboo
🔹 Profession: Manual Tester (a proud one!)
🔹 Passion: Teaching, simplifying tech, helping others grow
🔹 Purpose: To build a simple, go-to space for anyone curious about Manual Testing — no jargon, no fluff, just real talk

🚀 Why This Blog?

Because when I started, I wished there was someone who explained things the way we talk in real life. You know... not like a textbook.

I wanted: ✅ Real examples
✅ Actual interview questions
✅ Honest answers to “What really happens in testing?”
✅ Resume help
✅ Growth tips
✅ And a community where I could feel seen

So now I’m creating that space — for you.

📚 What Will You Learn Here?

Here’s what you can expect from this blog:

✅ Manual Testing Basics (for Beginners):

  • What is manual testing?

  • Difference between test case and test scenario

  • STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle)

  • Types of testing (Smoke, Regression, UAT, etc.)

🧠 Real-World Project Scenarios:

  • What actually happens in a tester’s day?

  • How to test a website/app manually?

  • Writing test cases from real projects

  • How to communicate bugs with developers effectively

💼 Career Help:

  • How to create a strong QA resume

  • Sample cover letters for testers

  • Most-asked interview questions (and how to answer them)

  • How to grow in your QA career (manual to automation)

✍️ Soft Skills & Survival Tips:

  • Communicating better in teams

  • How to stay calm in bug review meetings 😅

  • Tips for freshers in corporate life

💬 My Testing Philosophy

“Manual Testing is not just about clicking around.
It’s about thinking like a user, questioning like a developer,
and reporting like a boss.”

Anyone can test. But a good tester?
They observe, analyze, empathize — and never settle for “It looks fine.”

🙋‍♀️ Why You Should Stick Around

Because this blog will be:

  • Easy to understand

  • Beginner-friendly

  • Written from real experience

  • And 100% community-driven – I want your questions, your doubts, your ideas!

💡 Let’s Begin Together

If you’re still reading this — first of all, THANK YOU! ❤️
Let’s learn, grow, and thrive together in the world of QA.

👉 Follow this blog
👉 Share with someone who's starting out
👉 Drop a comment and tell me what topic you'd like to see next!

Until next time,
~ Khushboo 💻✨


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