In the start I thought just to reduce cost, here’s what I’ve learned till now:<\/p>\n
– Yes some folks still think to reduce cost; <False> Automation only increases the testing cost<\/p>\n
– Substitute testers; <False> Automation cannot substitute tests done by a person<\/p>\n
– Increase test coverage; <True> Can rapidly increase features checked<\/p>\n
– Provides confidence; <True> Increases the team and the customer’s confidence in the product<\/p>\n
– Reduces time to market; <True> Can reduce testing time and supports continuous integration<\/p>\n
– Shows commitment to quality; <True> While employing automation does show that, however not a good enough reason in itself<\/p>\n
– Can find more bugs; <False> Automation checks ‘stable’ features, ideally it should not find ANY bug..<\/p>\n
Care to share other reasons you observed?<\/p>\n
#RSQ<\/p>\n<\/div>