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Automating Before Manual Testing Delays Agile Delivery
A developer shares how automating tests before manual validation caused sprint delays. Manual testing first ensures faster feedback, while automation should follow to avoid blocking tasks. The lesson: sequence matters more than coverage depth in agile contexts.
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This is a practical reminder that technical excellence without proper sequencing can hurt team velocity, but the advice is basic agile discipline, not a novel insight.
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