Скачать или смотреть Future of Manual Testing

Manual testing isn't entirely "sunsetting," but it's evolving significantly with the rise of automation and AI-driven testing tools. Many companies still rely on manual testing, especially for:

Exploratory Testing: Requires human intuition and flexibility to find issues not captured in automated tests.
Usability Testing: Focuses on user experience, which often benefits from direct human feedback.
Complex Business Logic: Sometimes needs a human touch for understanding intricate processes.
However, with DevOps and agile methodologies emphasizing speed, there's a growing shift toward test automation to streamline repetitive tasks and integration testing. Manual testers are increasingly expected to upskill in automation or shift toward roles requiring analytical and domain knowledge (e.g., product owners, quality engineers, or test automation engineers).

So, while manual testing is not entirely fading away, the trend is toward more specialized and analytical manual testing roles, with a strong emphasis on supplementing it with automation for greater efficiency.