There are many types of software testing that can and should be automated. Some of the most common types of automated testing include:

• Unit testing: Unit testing is a type of software testing that tests individual units of code, such as functions or classes.
• Integration testing: Integration testing is a type of software testing that tests how different units of code interact with each other.
• System testing: System testing is a type of software testing that tests the entire software system as a whole.
• Acceptance testing: Acceptance testing is a type of software testing that is performed by users or customers to verify that the software meets their needs.

In addition to these common types of automated testing, there are many other types of software testing that can be automated, such as:

• Performance testing
• Security testing
• Usability testing

Not all types of software testing can be automated, and there are some cases where manual testing is still the best option. However, automated testing in tools like HeadSpin can be valuable for improving the quality of software by reducing the time and effort required to test the software, and by increasing the coverage of the tests.