Test Automation: Why the Test Pyramid Often Fails in Practice

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This article examines why the test pyramid often breaks down in real-world software projects. It highlights practical constraints such as hardware dependencies, legacy C++ code, fragile CI pipelines, and heavily mocked systems. The author argues that the test pyramid still works as a guiding model, but only when teams use it flexibly instead of treating it as a rigid rule. The piece also shows how test automation decisions affect regulated, time-critical environments like medical technology and mobility platforms.

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