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# The Mistakes of Automation Testing

**Avoiding Common Pitfalls**

Automation testing, like all other projects, is subject to human mistake. Let us humanize this topic by addressing some typical blunders and how to avoid them.

**ROI:**

Automated testing requires a measured technique to determine return on investment (ROI). Teams commonly skip the ROI calculation stage, wasting time and resources. If you are curious to know more about automation testing, **[check here](https://primeqasolutions.com/services/automation-testing/)**.

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**Here's a straightforward formula for calculating the worth of your automation:**

ROI = Lifetime cost of manual work saved by automation minus (Cost of developing automation + Lifetime cost of maintaining automation).

Calculate this before beginning your automation journey. If the ROI is negative, halt and reconsider.

**2. Lack of a formal automation strategy.**

Consider building a house without plans. Isn't it chaotic? Automation projects suffer similarly from a lack of a clear plan. A clearly stated automation goal and a test plan are required. 

**Ask yourself:**

What do we automate?
How will we assess success?
What is our timeline?

A plan ensures alignment and eliminates ineffective automation.

**3. Tool Selection Blunders**

Choosing the wrong tool is like wearing mismatched shoes. It hampers your stride. 

**Avoid these tool-related pitfalls:**

**Tool Errors: **Understand your tool thoroughly. Misusing it leads to unreliable results.

**Replacing Testing:** Automation complements manual testing; it doesn’t replace it entirely. Balance is key.

**Open Source Temptation:** Open source tools are fantastic, but they’re not always the best fit. Evaluate commercial options too.

**4. Ignoring Validation**

Imagine baking a cake but forgetting to taste it. Automation scripts need validation. Verify that they produce accurate results. Don’t assume—they say assumptions are the mother of all mistakes!

**5. Treating Automation Like Manual Testing**

Manual testing and automation are like siblings—similar but distinct. Manual testers think critically, whereas automated scripts execute instructions. Recognize this distinction. Automation is not a clone of manual testing; rather, it is a specialized companion.

Remember, behind every automated test is a human decision. So, let us be conscious, calculate our ROI, sketch out our goals, select appropriate tools, validate our work, and embrace automation's unique nature.





