Selenium is not used for manual testing; it is a tool specifically designed for automating web browsers and web applications. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between manual testing and what Selenium offers:

Manual Testing:

• Involves human testers interacting with software to find defects or bugs.
• Testers manually execute test cases without the assistance of tools or scripts.
• It requires testers to manually perform actions and observe the results – clicking buttons, filling out forms, navigating through the application, and verifying behaviors.
• Essential in scenarios where human judgment is important, like user experience or usability testing.

Selenium for Automated Testing:

• Selenium automates web browsers, simulating user interactions with web elements.
• It’s used to write test scripts that automatically perform actions in a browser, like opening URLs, clicking buttons, entering data into forms, and checking for expected results.
• Reduces the time and effort of repetitive manual testing tasks, particularly for regression testing, load testing, and functional testing.
• Selenium can execute multiple tests across various browsers simultaneously, enhancing test coverage and efficiency.