February 6th, 2026
Software Testing has a long history of automation and process improvement that has not always moved in one direction. Frequently the adage “One step forward, two steps back” could be applied to the history of test automation. Past methodologies have not always been successful and sometimes adoption of new methodologies has made the problems worse. Overall progress has often been achieved by taking the best parts of each methodology and incorporating them into the existing process.
The introduction of AI into software development and testing is disruptive and faster than any other automation experienced. The impact on Test Leads and Managers will be bigger and force many changes in how they operate. Written by Neil Price-Jones of NVP Solutions, this article addresses the challenges faced by Test Leads and Managers and provides some immediate steps that they need to take.
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