Software testing experts advocate for balanced quality engineering over full automation

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A software development article argues that while automation is valuable, relying on it as the sole testing strategy can miss critical quality issues like usability, accessibility, and unexpected real-world behavior. The piece advocates for a balanced approach called quality engineering, which integrates multiple testing methods throughout the development lifecycle. It recommends combining unit tests, API testing, UI automation, exploratory human testing, and AI-assisted workflows to create a complete quality picture. The goal is to apply the most effective method for each type of risk, rather than automating every interaction.

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