Cursor wrote 14 tests for my feature. Here's what it couldn't see.

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Learn how AI-generated tests can cover the happy path but miss edge cases, and why human oversight is crucial for thorough testing

intermediate Published 27 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Run AI-generated tests to cover the happy path
  2. Review and manually test edge cases to catch regressions
  3. Configure test suites to prioritize both happy path and edge case coverage
  4. Test and refine AI-generated tests to improve their effectiveness
  5. Apply human oversight to ensure thorough testing and catch errors AI may miss
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and QA engineers can benefit from understanding the limitations of AI-generated tests and the importance of human review

Key Insight

💡 AI-generated tests can be thorough, but may not catch all edge cases or regressions, highlighting the need for human review and oversight

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