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We all want change sometimes. And wouldn’t it be perfect to have a person who knew exactly what you needed to make your life better? Well, people would probably have to spend months with a psychologist for this. But for software projects, there exists a wizard who can precisely and quickly guide you through the toils of development. And their only task is to transform your SDLC into a smooth journey toward success. Today, we introduce you to not a being of myth, but a very in-demand specialist who knows how to productively bring ideas to life.

Who Are Quality Assurance Consultants & What Can They Do for You?

A QA consultant is a quality orchestrator. They provide expert guidance to improve QA processes, test strategies, and product value. In short, they analyze what you want to achieve. Then, they help you build procedures that ensure desired results. Here’s what you can expect from software QA consulting ...

You need to stress out your software. People like to avoid pressure. But it’s the only way to build resilience. Every great person has overcome great adversity. And every memorable product is one that you subject to professional scrutiny.

Today, we talk about how to turn targeted struggle into an asset. We’ll discuss performance vs load vs stress testing, their distinct benefits, and use cases.

Are Load Testing and Performance Testing the Same?

No. The terms are often used interchangeably. That’s just what happens in the IT chaos. And that’s why you may also come across terms like load performance testing or performance load testing. This duo seemed to have amalgamated together. But we need to make sure there’s no confusion. So, let’s get a closer look at what is load and performance testing separately.

What Is Performance Testing?

Performance testing is an umbrella term. It covers procedures related to checking your app’s operati...

Software, just like humans, is a social creature. It can’t exist in isolation, or it would be like a single grain of rice for a meal instead of a fulfilling plate. That’s why APIs exist. They help connect your app with others, amplify its features, and make it overall more valuable to users. APIs act as bridges, linking your product with the outside world. From this, you can clearly see the point of performance testing for APIs. You’ve got to make sure your “bridge” can support lots of people, withstand storms and degradation, and offer a comfortable crossing experience. Today, we talk about how to transform your API from a wobbly rope overpass into a Sydney Harbor bridge.

The Fundamentals of API Performance Testing

API performance testing is a lot like being a star, followed by hundreds of interviewers and press workers. Questions and screams flying at you. Flashes of light distract you from getting your point across. And you just want to run away and hide under a...

Mobile apps are all about ease of use and convenience. Nothing makes these two more prominent in your product than customization availability. Perhaps that’s why the new iOS 18 banked on fresh personalization and process simplification features. Today, we discuss Apple’s hot update and what it means for your applications.

iOS 18’s New Features & Their Implications

This article isn’t going to dissect and fawn over Apple�...

You won’t find tips on automated regression testing here. This article is about proven practices from worldwide projects that will transform your development, not simply improve it.

For this piece, we’ve set up a meeting with our QA engineers. We compiled hours of talking from over 100 experts into a single, digestible post. Its purpose – to give you insights based on which you can automate regression testing in a way that advances your product and your business.

How to Get the Most Out of Automated Regression Testing

First things first. To get the most out of regression testing, you need to become best buds. So, we’ll begin by covering:

• Automation regression testing misconceptions so you don’t waste your time on them.
• Little-known truths about test automation regression testing that give you an edge.
• Things you can use to upgrade your regre...

If you showed a smartwatch to someone from the 1400s, you’d probably be burned at the stake. Today, if you brought up the concept of smart cities, you’d likely hear something like: “It’s cool, I guess.” As we’re becoming more and more accustomed to technology, it impresses us less and less. But, perhaps, it’s a good thing. It pushes companies to create remarkable IoT products that are destined to have a wow effect. Yet, producing such a gem takes a lot of effort. And the only way of securing a bunch of users’ dropped jaws is by applying exceptionally skilled IoT testing services. That’s why, in this article, we’ll be talking about what your IoT testing should include to result in a project that sets an example for the rest.

The Objectives of IoT Software Testing

It’s common to associate IoT QA with only one goal – improving product quality. While that’s certainly the core mission, it’s not all. There’s much more ...

Why do you test your software? To find issues, advance quality, and improve user experience – all are valid answers. But testing isn’t just a product refinement tool. Software testing services can shrink development costs, be a part of your scalability strategy, drive innovation, and more. Today, we’ll talk about the uses of QA that go outside app quality. We’ll dissect the most loved “forms” of quality assurance to see how you can fully benefit from them.

What Is Outsourced QA Testing?

Briefly, outsourced testing services presuppose hiring an external specialist to do a job. For example, you can partner with an independent vendor, like a QA company, or experts, like testing freelancers. When you hire QA engineers via the outsourcing model, you set the terms and conditions together:

• Project timeline, scope, and cost.
• How the personnel will operate and communicate.
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Test automation (automated testing, AT) and continuous testing (CT) are the same thing in the sense that both of them can supercharge your development and business. But as practices, they’re like a carp and a shark – both are fishes, but you’d never confuse one with the other. There are a few reasons for automation and continuous testing being lumped together sometimes. Yet, this article isn’t about that. Today, we’ll dissect these two concepts to understand their differences, unique benefits, and which one suits your project better.

Continuous Testing

The main cause for the confusion between continuous testing and automation is that AT is an integral part of CT. But that’s like saying that a platypus is a duck because it has a bill.

Definition & Purpose

Continuous testing is a practice where software is tested continuously throughout the entire SDLC. Instead of dedicating a specific time to QA activities, tests are run from the ...

It seems that continuous testing got a bit lost in the IT zeitgeist. And it really shouldn’t have. In 2023, around 70% of businesses used Agile in their SDLCs. While the adoption of continuous testing (CT) was hovering at around 50%. Consider that companies implementing these techniques operate with varying levels of maturity, and the previous numbers get smaller. Overall, continuous testing is lagging behind. So, in this article, we’ll discuss why it shouldn’t.

Immediate Feedback

Continuous testing doesn’t really have a dedicated time slot. In the prevalent testing processes, QA teams need to wait for a round of development to finish. Then, they can test it and approve the section or start again. With continuous testing, Q...