What is the purpose of automated testing?

Test automation is necessary for:

• Accelerating the testing process: Automated tests run significantly faster than manual ones.
• Increasing accuracy and reliability: Automated tests eliminate human factors, reducing the likelihood of errors during execution or analysis of results.
• Enabling regression testing: Automation allows for easy and regular reruns of tests on code changes, ensuring that new features do not break existing ones.
• Reducing long-term costs: Despite initial investments, automation reduces the time and resources spent on testing, especially with frequent releases.
• Improving test coverage: Automated tests can cover more scenarios and data than manual testing within the same timeframe.
• Providing stress and load testing capabilities: Complex performance and endurance tests are nearly impossible to perform manually.
• Integration with CI/CD: Automated tests are a key component of continuous integration and delivery pipelines, allowing for automatic code verification after each commit.