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50% of test projects are automated, and that number is expected to grow. Not all tests can be automated, but the chosen test cases are the foundation for your tool selection. The more critical/complex features, the more likely you should automate it to avoid human error. The downside of automation won’t outweigh the value (or ROI) of automation. To avoid overdoing or misusing automation, there are some golden rules when it comes to the uninitable part of testing.