Our QA team has been reduced by 50% due to budget cuts, yet leadership still expects us to maintain our bi-weekly shipping schedule. Manual regression testing consumes most of our sprint time, and testing across multiple devices—like web and Android—adds to the challenge. The team is already feeling burnt out, and we're short on resources. Management suggests automating our testing process, but implementing new frameworks feels like starting fresh, and we don't have the time or engineering capacity to explore this now. Has anyone here successfully automated testing across devices without bringing in more engineers? Are there any AI tools or low-code solutions that could help us? We really need a viable option soon!
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You’ve got a busy plate. While automating is a good goal, it's crucial for leadership to decide what work will be set aside while you develop automation. Clear communication about trade-offs is essential; you can’t create more time if you're already maxed out!
It might be worth looking for another job if you get a chance. This clearly seems like a management issue they need to tackle. If you feel underappreciated and overworked, it’s okay to explore your options.
It sounds like a tough situation. Have you thought about laying it all out for your leadership? They're expecting the same output with half the resources! Maybe you can pinpoint where automation makes the most sense and what tasks can be deprioritized. It's time for them to accept that cuts have consequences.
Totally! Hopefully, they understand the bigger picture and support us in prioritizing effectively.