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Survive and Thrive: The Manual QA Roadmap for the AI Era
“AI won’t replace you. But someone using AI might.” This quote hits especially hard if you’re a manual QA. With AI tools writing test cases, automating scripts, and even catching UI bugs before you notice them, it’s easy to feel like manual testing is on the edge of extinction. But here’s the truth: manual QA isn’t dying—it’s evolving. And those who adapt won’t just survive—they’ll thrive. In this article, we’ll explore how manual QAs can increase their value and profits using AI tools, and potential career growth paths where their skills still matter (a lot).
“AI won’t replace you. But someone using AI might.”
This quote hits especially hard if you’re a manual QA.
With AI tools writing test cases, automating scripts, and even catching UI bugs before you notice them, it’s easy to feel like manual testing is on the edge of extinction. But here’s the truth: manual QA isn’t dying—it’s evolving. And those who adapt won’t just survive—they’ll thrive.
In this article, we’ll explore how manual QAs can increase their value and profits using AI tools, and potential career growth paths where their skills still matter (a lot).
