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Discussion on: What are the benefits of writing automated testing?

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Michiel Hendriks

It makes use of that computers are really good at: doing the same thing in exactly the same way with high precision and speed, and it will not get bored, lose interest or attention.
Humans are not able to do this. They are slow and inconsistent. Then they get tired, they get slower and more inconsistent.

So while the computer can continuously run tests to verify the proper working of software, the humans can focus on the things computers are not good at: solving problems and improving previous solutions.

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Steven Diamante

Yeah that's a great point! I don't think about that aspect enough. Thanks!