--- title: The 'valuable' in valuable feedback, fast | daily.dev description: A reflection on what makes test automation truly 'valuable' beyond just being fast. The author breaks down four dimensions of value in test feedback:... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/the-valuable-in-valuable-feedback-fast-4nkefyewe twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: The 'valuable' in valuable feedback, fast | daily.dev og:description: A reflection on what makes test automation truly 'valuable' beyond just being fast. 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