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Test Automation Advantages
Automated checks are a great way of confirming that the application still functions properly after changes made to it. It is possible that when a new feature is added to an application or a bug is fixed, it impacts the functionality of the working software, i.e. a regression bug is introduced.
By running a set of automated regression checks when the application is updated, we can identify any new bugs introduced as a result of the changes.
The key information here is to run automated checks as often as the application is upgraded. You may not need to run the full set of automated suites, but a quick smoke regression test should be enough to pick up any major issues.
Quick feedback
Another big advantage of automated checks are that they can provide a quick feedback on the health of the application as soon as the application is updated. This is important for the development team, as they should fix anything which is broken before moving on to code other stuff, so a quick feedback is important. |
