What are some QA and testing trends that you are seeing IRL in 2026?

I was recently reading a blog on software testing and quality assurance trends and they listed a whole bunch of things like:

• Scriptless test automation
• Blending automated and manual testing to strike the right balance.
• Treating data as a core part of testing strategy.
IoT-based testing as devices grow more interconnected.
• Performance engineering instead of just traditional performance testing.
Regression testing and integration testing to handle constant change.
• A vibrant DevOps culture and shared ownership of quality.
• User Acceptance Testing as a final quality gate.
Accessibility testing to ensure inclusivity.
• Popular tools like Selenium still playing a role.
• Modern shifts like Shift-Left testing and even testing for post-quantum cryptography.

While the blog had some interesting stats and seemed pretty thorough, I’m curious what you all are actually seeing day-to-day in your projects.

So, which of these trends are actually influencing work right now?

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