Inverted test pyramid

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The inverted test pyramid is a term used to describe when projects have too many e2e or UI tests compared to unit tests or other tests seen lower down the automation test pyramid.


Many projects have too many large, slow, flaky tests and few smaller ones. Retrying failed tests and marking known failures introduce risk and waste. Examining the root causes is essential to breaking the cycle.
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