Have spent many years trying to make sure automation projects work "on the bench" before putting them into actual production, solely in pursuit of WAF. Moderate success, largely due to a focus on things like security in terms of what I highlight.
On a side note, we hosted Thanksgiving this year and had many people over, including a friend of a friend who is 1) an IT manager with an interest automation, 2) a newbie bourbon drinker interested in learning more and 3) an attractive, single female. Much time spent discussing all sorts of interesting topics that would sound just like a CocoonTech thread. Best Thanksgiving in years!!! Of course, I don't think she's allowed to come over any more... Sigh...