The Automation Trap

Author:   Matt Anderson
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798271369797


Pages:   182
Publication Date:   24 October 2025
Format:   Paperback
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The Automation Trap


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Are you tired of automation projects that promise efficiency but deliver headaches? Every year, software teams invest millions in test automation tools and initiatives, only to find themselves with unreliable test suites, overwhelming maintenance overhead, and automation that provides false confidence instead of real value. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone-and you're not doomed to repeat these expensive mistakes. ""The Automation Trap"" reveals why smart teams with good intentions consistently fall into the same predictable pitfalls-and more importantly, how to avoid them. What You'll Learn: ✅ The 7 automation traps that turn promising initiatives into expensive burdens ✅ Real-world case studies showing how teams escaped each trap ✅ Practical frameworks and checklists you can use immediately ✅ Assessment tools to evaluate your current automation health ✅ Step-by-step recovery strategies for automation initiatives already in trouble ✅ The mindset shift from tool-focused to people-focused automation Perfect For: QA Engineers building sustainable automation strategies Test Automation Engineers struggling with flaky, unmaintainable tests Software Developers who want to write more testable code Team Leads and Managers making automation investment decisions Anyone who's ever wondered ""Why isn't our automation working?"" What Makes This Different: Unlike typical automation guides that focus on tools and techniques, ""The Automation Trap"" addresses the human and organizational factors that determine automation success. You'll discover why automation failures are usually people problems disguised as technical problems-and how to solve them. Each chapter includes: Compelling real-world stories that you'll recognize from your own experience Detailed analysis of why smart teams make these mistakes Concrete solutions with step-by-step implementation guidance Actionable checklists for immediate use Frameworks for long-term success The Bottom Line: You don't need better tools or more advanced techniques-you need to avoid the traps that have derailed countless automation initiatives before yours. This book provides the roadmap to build automation that actually works: reliable, maintainable, and valuable over the long term. Stop throwing money at automation problems. Start building automation that solves them. Transform your testing strategy from automation trap victim to automation success story.

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Author:   Matt Anderson
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.249kg
ISBN:  

9798271369797


Pages:   182
Publication Date:   24 October 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

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