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Test Automation Strategy 2026: The Ultimate Checklist

Create an actionable plan with your team for improving QA through test automation best practices.

Download this strategy checklist and get on the path to success with automation in 2026.

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Executive Summary

What you will learn

In today's fast-paced software development landscape, efficient and effective testing is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of applications. Test automation empowers teams to minimize risks, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. However, a solid strategy is essential for reaping these benefits.

By following this checklist, you’ll be able to create an actionable plan with your team for improving QA through test automation best practices.

Choose the right test automation framework or tool for your automation project.

Decide which processes and technologies to automate.

Outline a plan on how to analyze failures and take appropriate action.