The Manual Tester Guide

  💥 Introduction: "The app is working fine." Sure… until I switched to Hindi . Suddenly, buttons disappeared, labels vanished, and the form refused to submit. Welcome to Day X of my QA 30-Day Challenge, where I decided to break apps by simply changing the language. Spoiler: Most apps aren’t ready for real users. 🔍 What Is Language/Locale Testing? Language or locale testing means checking how the app behaves when it’s used in different languages, regions, or writing directions. This includes: Translations & Fonts Layout flipping (RTL vs LTR) Form behavior with Unicode input Error message visibility 🧪 My Setup: 🔹 Browser: Chrome 🔹 Tool: BrowserStack (to simulate multiple regions) 🔹 Language Switch: Hindi, Arabic 🔹 Input: Unicode characters, Hindi & Arabic script 🔹 Device: Desktop + Mobile (simulated) 🐞 Bugs I Caught: 🔎 Scenario 🐛 Bug Found Switch app to Hindi Labels disappeared on forms RTL layout in Arabic Button...

"Manual Testing Isn't Dead. It's Your Secret Weapon for Quality." If you spend any time on tech forums or LinkedIn, you’ve heard the prophecy: “Automation and AI are coming to replace manual testers.” The story goes that in the near future, smart algorithms will handle everything, making human testers obsolete. I’m a Software QA Engineer who has been in the trenches with everything from complex fintech platforms to social media and gaming apps. And I’m here to tell you that this prediction is fundamentally wrong. Manual testing isn't dead. It's evolving. And in an age dominated by automation, its role has become more specialized and more critical than ever. Automation can check for expected outcomes, but it can't replicate the one thing that truly defines quality: the human experience. The Automation Fallacy: What a Script Can't See Test automation is a game-changer, and I rely on it every day. It's brilliant for running repetitive regression suite...

  The QA Automation Kickstart: Your Manual-to-Automation Journey The Grand Finale Leap Hey #QAFamily! 👋 I’m Khushboo from Codenia Technologies, and it’s Day 7 of the #TestWithKhushboo 30-Day Challenge —our epic conclusion! After seven transformative days of growth—honing skills, celebrating triumphs, and sharing lessons—I’m thrilled to launch The QA Automation Kickstart , a heartfelt guide for manual testers stepping into the world of automation testing. Last week, a Selenium script I crafted using SeleniumHQ documentation saved a crashing payment project, and my team’s resounding cheer was the fuel I needed. Today, I’m here to help you take that first bold step into automation. Let’s embark on this journey together! 🚀 Your 5 Steps to Start Automation as a Manual Tester Step 1: Grasp the Basics (5 Minutes) Automation testing speeds up repetitive tasks, enhances accuracy, and powers regression testing. As a manual tester, start with the fundamentals. I began with Coursera’s ...

  Test Cases That Actually Matter: Day 6 of My 30-Day QA Challenge" Intro: Why Most Test Cases Fail (Even If They Pass) When I started my QA journey, I thought writing test cases was just ticking boxes—"Does the login work?" ✅ But over time, I realized that not all test cases are created equal . The best ones don’t just check functionality. They protect user experience. This is what Day 6 of my #30DaysofQA challenge taught me. 💡 What Makes a Test Case Powerful? Instead of writing test cases like: Step 1: Enter email. Step 2: Click Login. Step 3: Success message. I asked myself: "What could go wrong here?" That question changed everything. 🧠 Here’s What I Now Include in Every Test Case: User Behavior Assumptions Will the user forget their password? What if they click “back” mid-process? Negative & Edge Cases What if someone enters only spaces in the email field? How does the app respond to invalid special characters? ...

  5 QA Confidence Boosters to Own Your Role From Doubt to Unstoppable Hey #QAFamily! 👋 I’m Khushboo from Codenia Technologies, and it’s Day 5 of the #TestWithKhushboo 30-Day Challenge . A few weeks ago, I lay awake, haunted by a missed bug that shook my confidence. But last week, a gut feeling led me to catch a payment glitch my team celebrated with a roaring cheer. That moment shifted everything—I went from doubt to unstoppable. Let’s ignite that spark in you too! 🌟 Your 5 Boosters to Shine Bright Own Every Win : Last Tuesday, I caught a sneaky UI glitch. I paused, smiled, and owned it—every bug you nab is a trophy! Celebrate it loud. Lean on Your Tribe : After that miss, my teammate brought coffee and a genius fix. Your team is your rock—reach out when you waver. Trust Your Spark : That payment glitch? My instinct screamed “dig deeper.” With Selenium, I proved it, and it felt like magic. Trust yourself. Master with Practice : I started with a 10-minute daily test, a...

  A QA Story of Mistake and Redemption The Night I Doubted Myself Hey #QAFamily! 👋 I’m Khushboo from Codenia Technologies, and welcome to Day 4 of the #TestWithKhushboo 30-Day Challenge . A few months ago, I was deep into a project I really cared about—an e-commerce app that meant a lot to my team. But I missed a tiny bug, a sneaky edge case in the payment flow. That night, I lay awake, heart racing, wondering if I’d let everyone down. Have you ever felt that pit in your stomach? 😔 It wasn’t just about the bug—it was the fear of disappointing people I respect. I kept replaying it: a late-night test I rushed, a checkbox I overlooked. It hit me hard, but that’s where this story turns. The Turnaround We Built Together The next morning, I decided to face it head-on. Here’s how my team and I turned that mistake into something beautiful: I Owned It : I walked into our team huddle, nerves and all, and said, “I messed up—let’s fix it together.” The silence was thick, but then m...

  5 Free Tools for QA Engineers to Boost Your Workflow Introduction Welcome back, #QAFamily! 👋 I’m Khushboo, a Software QA Engineer at Codenia Technologies, and this is Day 3 of the #TestWithKhushboo 30-Day Challenge ! After covering testing basics on Day 1 and mastering test cases on Day 2, today I’m excited to share 5 free tools that will transform your QA workflow . Recently, I used Postman to catch a live API glitch in minutes, saving my team hours of debugging. These tools are game-changers—let’s dive in! Tool 1: Postman – API Testing Made Simple What It Does : Test and automate APIs with an intuitive interface. Why It’s Great : Catch errors fast—my API glitch fix took under 10 minutes! How to Start : Download from postman.com , create a free account, and import your API endpoints. Tip : Use the “Collection Runner” to test multiple scenarios at once. Tool 2: Bugzilla – Bug Tracking Powerhouse What It Does : Manage and track bugs with detailed reporting. Why ...