Exploratory testing

1. What is exploratory testing?
2. What is exploratory testing with example?
3. Why do we do exploratory testing?

What is exploratory testing?

Exploratory testing is an approach to software testing that is often described as simultaneous learning, test design, and execution. It focuses on discovery and relies on the guidance of the individual tester to uncover defects that are not easily covered in the scope of other tests.

What is exploratory testing with example?

Exploratory testing allows you to think outside the box and come up with use cases that might not be covered in a test case. For example, you might perform one test and then ask yourself, “What if I tried this? What if I didn't do that?”

Why do we do exploratory testing?

The main focus of exploratory testing—in case you haven't already guessed by the name—is to explore software without a predefined set of scripted actions and is entirely based on testers' experience and skill set. It is an important part of manual testing and goes beyond the limits of scripted testing.