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9.8Common Misconceptions About Modern QA
| Misconception | Reality |
|---|---|
| "QA is being replaced by automation" | Automation replaces repetitive execution, not quality thinking |
| "Developers can do all the testing" | Developers are great at unit tests; QA brings different perspectives and skills |
| "AI will replace QA engineers" | AI amplifies QA capabilities but cannot replace judgment and creativity |
| "QA is less important in agile" | QA is more important -- quality must be built into every sprint, not bolted on |
| "If you can code, you should be a developer" | QA engineers who can code are the most valuable team members |