Conditions for Automation Testing when and why we go for Automation

When we go for automation testing :

1. When we find that the project has more no of releases which requires regression testing then automation is useful.
2. Useful for sanity/smoke testing when there is a frequent release of build in to production.

Why we go for automation testing:

1. It provides more coverage of regression testing.
2. Reduces time for testing and there by helps your product for faster relase intp the market 3.Improves productivity of the product.
3. Improves the re-usability of tests.
4. Provides a detailed test log.

Conditions before going into automation 

1. One Round of Manual Testing should be mandatory done.
2. Build should be stable.