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How to Make Software QA More Realistic?

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How to Make Software QA More Realistic? A constant increase is noted in the number of enterprises integrating software QA as part of the development cycles. Also, many companies are adopting test driven development approach (TDD) to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity. But a number of reports have highlighted how the software QA strategies of many organizations fail despite putting time, resources and funds. Several experts have thought the software testing industry needs a reality check in order to thrive in upcoming years. According to these experts, software QA industry, just like manufacturing industry, must explore innovative ways to meet the constant changes in test automation tools, testing methodologies and application architecture. At the same time, each organization also needs to understand how to make its QA strategy more realistic and effective. 1. Identify Key Elements of Software Testing: While making the testing strategy, you must identify the key elem

Build or Buy a Software Testing Tool?

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 Build or Buy a Software Testing Tool?  Each enterprise can avail several advantages by automating its software testing efforts. As a more efficient and effective alternative to manual testing, test automation requires pre-scripted tests to be executed by software tools. These tools are further enable QA engineers to run several tests repeatedly and frequently to improve quality, while saving both time and cost. An organization also has option to choose from a wide variety of open source and test automation tools. At the same time, an enterprise can also consider building customized software testing tools according to its specific needs. Therefore, it becomes essential to evaluate the pros and cons of buying or building a software testing tools to take the decision that will increase efficiency, productivity and ROI. Comparing Option to Build or Buy a Software Testing Tool 1. Complex Nature of the Application: The decision to buy or build test automation tools must be take

Importance of the Software Testing Phase in Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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When we begin to assess the entire software development lifecycle, we miss considerably on how crucial prototype testing is to the overall success of the software development project. Yes, reviews and routine checks during the development phase are both result-oriented as well as cost-effective, but tests are more effective in determining how much the software developers have justified the project and to what extent the requirement of the clients have been met. Therefore, it goes without saying that reviews can never replace the prototype testing phase where all facets of the software are comprehensively scrutinized in an 'alternate reality' environment. Types of Testing Procedures Testing software can benefit a company in more ways than can be imagined. Once the software developers' commitments towards testing have been realized, they should begin to explore what testing really incorporates. The testing process is a system of its own and requires time, effort and pa