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# [We're Automating QA Into Irrelevance – And Missing the Point Entirely](https://estherokafor.com/were-automating-qa-into-irrelevance-and-missing-the-point-entirely?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The fear of being replaced by automation is driving QA professionals to abandon actual testing. Here's why asking one person to do both automationand manual

Nov 12, 2025 · 6 min read · estherokafor.com  
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[Esther Okafor](https://hashnode.com/@EstherTestCodes)

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Esther Okafor is a Quality assurance engineer passionate about delivering great user experience applications. Prioritizing quality over speed

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