Many testers see automation as something that happens after the “real” testing — a way to press play and run regression faster. But what if that’s wrong? The theory of extended cognition says thinking extends into tools and collaborations.
Test automation, done well, acts the same: pipelines and dashboards become shared memory, revealing risks and preserving knowledge. Yet tests are only partial oracles — flaky or shallow ones distort that memory. Let’s reframe automation as a cognitive amplifier that helps teams think smarter, not just move faster.
Hugh McCamphill, Senior Quality Manager, ESW will host the session “The Missing Part of Your Brain. Test Automation as Extended Cognition” that will take place on Thursday March 5.
Meet world’s leading Test Automation experts! Register now and ensure your place at this unique conference. Get a combi ticket for a fee of € 990,- or register for Day 1 for € 545,- or for Day 2 for € 495,-.