The increasing competitiveness in software development is driving companies to adopt automated testing due to its speed, efficiency, and integration capabilities, leading to faster feedback and more robust test outcomes. While automation offers significant advantages over manual testing, such as reducing human error and allowing QA teams to focus on more creative tasks, it is unlikely to completely replace manual testing soon. This is because automation can be costly and time-consuming, especially for products in early development stages, and certain tests, like UX and exploratory tests, are better suited for manual execution. Additionally, automation can be hindered by limitations such as framework constraints and the inability to automate certain elements like captchas. Despite these challenges, the future of QA professionals lies in adapting to automation trends, with emerging low-code and no-code tools like testRigor simplifying the automation process and making it more accessible.