Misconceptions Of Automation Testing

Do you work in Software Development? Do you ever feel guilty for not meeting the standards set by others in the Software Testing community? Do you ever have very strong opinions about replacing manual regression tests with front end automation? Okay, you are in the right place then.  Earlier in the year @SanjayKumaarr asked on twitter: "What are the misconceptions in Automation Testing?" I break down all the reasons I think the following is wrong: "You can solve all your problems with a long release cycle by getting your testers or automation specialists to simply find all your current manual regression test cases and writing them in front end automation without talking to the Devs or Business representatives." Also, just a reminder that there's a 40% off all products in all formats at manning.com with the code podguilty20    The intro, outro and inbetween is music from the Blue Dot sessions, sourced from freemusicarchive.org