False positives are wasting time; here’s how to fix it

What you'll learn

• Audit your current test failures. Are they tied to UI changes, slow data, or actual bugs? Separate the noise from the real issues. - Remove sleep commands and hard waits. These cause more problems than they solve. - Switch from locator-based tools to visual steering. Look for automated software testing tools that treat your app like a human user would. - Monitor your false positive rate. Use metrics, not guesswork, to understand your error rate and testing ROI. - Educate your team. Bring in insights from clinical chemistry or analytical toxicology if you work in health tech. Draw parallels between software testing and medical testing to highlight the need for accuracy.