What is your process for writing automated tests? When do you get involved in writing automated tests?

The process of writing automated tests usually begins with analyzing requirements and understanding the functionality that needs to be covered by tests. I get involved at the stage when there is a clear technical specification or a ready-made functionality, so I can immediately write tests for new features or regression checks.

Main steps:

• Studying requirements and usage scenarios.
• Identifying priority cases for automation.
• Choosing the appropriate tools (frameworks, libraries).
• Writing tests with a clear structure and good readability.
• Integrating tests into CI/CD for automatic execution.

It is better to start writing automated tests as early as possible, preferably in parallel with development, to immediately identify defects and reduce the cost of fixing them.