Bug tracking tools are used to report and track defects or issues found during the testing process. Testers use these tools to communicate with developers and other team members about the status and resolution of bugs.

Understanding the software requirements is a critical aspect of manual testing. Testers need to review and comprehend the project's functional and non-functional requirements to design appropriate test cases.

Test planning involves defining the scope, objectives, and approach of the testing process. Testers need to create a test strategy that outlines how testing will be conducted, resources required, and the timeline for testing activities.

Manual testers use various test case design techniques to ensure that test scenarios are comprehensive and cover different aspects of the software application. Techniques like boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and decision tables are commonly employed.

During test execution, testers follow the test cases and perform interactions with the software application. Any defects or deviations from expected behavior are documented and reported in the bug tracking system.

Regression testing is the process of retesting a software application after making changes to verify that the changes do not adversely impact existing functionality. Manual testers often perform regression testing to ensure the software's stability and integrity.

Exploratory testing involves ad-hoc testing where testers explore the application without predefined test cases to identify defects, usability issues, and user experience concerns.

User acceptance testing is performed by end-users or stakeholders to ensure that the application meets their requirements and expectations before it is released to production.

Manual testers maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, and test execution reports. This documentation helps track progress, share findings, and serve as a reference for future testing.