[Sticky] What is the difference between manual testing and automation testing in QA?

Manual testing and automation testing are two key approaches in Quality Assurance (QA). Manual testing involves testers executing test cases manually without using tools. It is ideal for exploratory, usability, and ad-hoc testing. Automation testing, on the other hand, uses scripts and tools to execute tests, making it faster and more reliable for repetitive and regression tasks. While manual testing offers flexibility and human insight, automation ensures efficiency, consistency, and quicker feedback. Choosing between them depends on the project needs, complexity, and timelines. Both methods are essential to deliver high-quality software with minimal bugs and maximum performance.
Hi everyone!
I'm currently preparing for QA interviews and thought it would be helpful to form a small discussion group to go over real-time QA scenarios, interview questions, and tools like Postman, JIRA, Selenium, etc.
Would anyone be interested in joining a weekly QA discussion group?
We can meet virtually (Zoom/Google Meet) for 30–45 minutes, 2–3 times a week.
Topics could include:
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Manual & API testing
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Automation frameworks
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Real-time QA challenges
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Mock interviews
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