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Automation testing allows teams to validate new features quickly and reliably, reducing the bottleneck caused by manual testing. By automating repetitive and critical test cases, QA teams can focus on exploratory testing and edge-case scenarios, ensuring a more thorough assessment of the application.

Automation testing is particularly valuable in agile environments where features are released frequently. Integrating automated tests into your workflow helps catch defects early, supports continuous integration, and reduces the likelihood of regressions affecting production.

To maximize the benefits, it’s important to design tests that are maintainable, reusable, and cover critical workflows. This ensures that automation testing provides long-term efficiency and reliability rather than just short-term speed.

How has automation testing impacted your feature release process, and what strategies have you used to keep your automated tests both effective and maintainable?