# AIQ Best Practices for Stable Test Execution **Last reviewed:** September 30, 2026 Use this article as a checklist for building AIQ tests and environments that are easier to maintain, debug, and scale. ## What changed in this article - Refocused the generic best-practices page on stable execution, maintainable scenarios, data control, and environment readiness. - Added specific practices for locator strategy, waits, test data, Test Node capacity, browser versions, logs, and result review. - Removed vague guidance and replaced it with concrete checks that support Scenario Editor and current AIQ terminology. ## Validation workflow 1. Review locator, wait, and data strategy before expanding a scenario suite. 2. Validate browser/Test Node capacity and dependency versions before high-volume runs. 3. Use execution logs and result trends to tune the suite instead of making untracked one-off changes. **Review note:** This page now complements performance and installation articles without duplicating their detailed procedures. --- Last updated: September 30, 2026 If you have feedback on this topic, contact .