Automation testing is getting hugely popular and with AIs getting more and more capable of delivering fast and accurate results. But unlike any other technology, it too has some limitations.

Here are some of the main reasons that can result in the pitfall of test automation:

Lack of test automation knowledge

Automation testing is all about selecting the right tools and having the knowledge when to use it to get the desired results. It's important to select a skilled team that can design, implement, and configure test automation. A tester needs to communicate the issues to the developers and for that knowledge about automation testing is important.

Going for 100% testing too early

In testing each test is performed on a single functionality to check and point the issue to the developer team. With this approach, a tester can complete the testing even if some tests failed to execute properly. Sometimes, testing to save time goes for 100% testing of the software which causes unnecessary delays and errors which in turn ends up making the whole process more time-consuming.

Impractical expectations

This might be the biggest that can cause the failure of automation testing. Sometimes, management expects their testing team to automate all the test automation. Depending 100% on the automation is also not possible and sometimes needs human interference to reduce the errors and delays.

That's why most experts don't depend upon automation testing and use manual testing also to get desired results.

Not using proper tools for testing

Selecting the right tools is important to solve issues that arise while testing. Most times teams rely on a single tool to solve the testing problems. This completely nullifies the role of the tools as you have already selected a tool and you try to solve the different testing issues with a single tool.

The main approach while selecting the right tools is to first find the issues with the software and then, look for tools that can solve those issues.

Neglecting manual testing

Depending too much on automation testing and neglecting manual testing completely can also lead to failures. Striking a balance between both automation and manual testing is equally important for the success of testing. Machines lack the ability to evolve them with time and experience and winds up giving a similar type of results.

Manual testing gives you the advantage to solve the same issue with different solutions and be creative. However, with automation testing, this is not possible.

Automate Software Testing is slowly getting popular among and we all know that, AI is the future. However, we all know there is a downside to everything when it comes to new technology. With time the automation testing will improve and AI will become more popular but depending too much on automation is not that of a good idea.