When Agents Become the Users, What Happens to QA?
Agents can use software through tools and interfaces. What does that change for QA, and what still matters to the people they serve?
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When Agents Become the Users, What Happens to QA?
Agents can use software through tools and interfaces. What does that change for QA, and what still matters to the people they serve?
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When Agents Become the Users, What Happens to QA?
Agents can use software through tools and interfaces. What does that change for QA, and what still matters to the people they serve?
Do We Still Need Human QA?
If agents can explore apps, write checks, and run regressions, what is left for QA engineers? A closer look at green tests, missing risks, and release decisions.
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