How did you assess the need for automated testing in your last project?

The assessment of the need for automated testing in a project is usually based on several factors:

• Complexity and criticality of the functionality. The more important and complex the functionality, the more sense it makes to invest in automation.
• Frequency of changes. If the code changes often, automated tests will help quickly identify regressions.
• Resources and deadlines. Automation requires time and effort, so it needs to be evaluated whether they will pay off.
• Repeatability of tests. If tests need to be run many times, automation saves time.

In my last project, I analyzed these factors, discussed with the team and the client to determine priorities for automation. For example, critical business processes were covered by automated tests, while less important ones were checked manually.