ActiveDraftQuality

Automation Strategy

Deciding what to automate and building suites worth trusting in CI.

StatusActive

MaturityDraft

DifficultyIntermediate

Versionv0.1.0

Reading Time5 min

Last Updated2026-07-01

#automation#testing#playwright#ci

Overview

Automation strategy covers what QA automates versus keeps manual, the tools behind it, and the templates that keep testing consistent. Full automated suites run for changes to critical paths; automation supports — it does not replace — exploratory and feature testing.

Why This Exists

Automation earns its keep on repetitive, high-value checks — critical paths run on every change — and wastes effort when it chases unstable, low-value cases. A deliberate strategy keeps suites fast, trustworthy, and maintained.