Welcome to the exciting world of software testing! "A Guide to the World of Manual Testing: Opening the Door to Software Testing" is a fascinating journey into the profession of manual testing, designed for anyone who wants to understand the essence of this important and exciting field. In this book, you will find all the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful tester and take an active part in ensuring software quality. We'll start with the basics, covering terminology and types of testing, the testing life cycle and the role of manual testing in the software development process. Next, you'll learn how to prepare for testing, create test documentation, define a testing strategy, and select appropriate methods. We'll look at testing functionality, user interface, software features and capabilities, as well as discuss data validation and error handling.