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title: "Discussion on \"Where Exploratory Testing Earns Its Keep\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Where Exploratory Testing Earns Its Keep\". Happy paths should be automated, and that part isn't up for debate. A suite that runs the same core flows on every commit is what actually keeps a release stable, and there's no version of \"we'll just"
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# [Where Exploratory Testing Earns Its Keep](https://jeffthoensen.hashnode.dev/where-exploratory-testing-earns-its-keep?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Happy paths should be automated, and that part isn't up for debate. A suite that runs the same core flows on every commit is what actually keeps a release stable, and there's no version of "we'll just

Jul 18 · 3 min read · jeffthoensen.hashnode.dev  
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QA Engineer focused on users, not just test cases

I’m a QA engineer with a background in customer support, which gave me a strong sense for how bugs impact real users. I spend most of my time doing exploratory testing, working closely with developers, and building out automation with Playwright. I care about catching what actually matters, not just passing checklists.

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