From the course: Test Automation Foundations

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Maintain standards

Maintain standards

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- [Instructor] Test automation is an ongoing process. This process works out best when it starts with a strong foundation and continues to build steadily over time. It requires that the team invest in the test and follow good standards. There are three simple rules that can make all the difference when it comes to maintaining a healthy test suite. The first rule is valuable tests. Your automation tests should always be delivering value. It's a good idea to revisit tests over time and have a retrospective on them regularly to determine if tests need improvements. It's all about quality over quantity. Focus on automating what's important rather than about how many tests are written. Treat test code like production code and give it the same level of nurturing and attention. The second rule is about reliable tests. It is imperative that tests provide the same result every single time. Have a plan in place for mitigating…

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