Daily QA Schedule of a Professional Software Engineer
Introduction So, what does a day in the life of a QA engineer really look like? You might picture someone hunched over a screen, finding bugs all day, but it’s so much more than that. At BetterQA, we don’t just focus on finding defects; we’re all about making sure everything works smoothly from start to […]
Tales of QA VS Customers Support
Introduction Let’s talk about something that happens all too often in the world of software: user blame, miscommunication, and a bug fix that could’ve been prevented with a solid QA team in place. I recently ran into an issue with a well-known digital banking app, which ended up showing just how important proactive Quality Assurance […]
Top 8 Soft Skills Every QA Engineer Should Master
Introduction When you think about a QA engineer, it’s easy to focus on their technical skills, those hard skills like test automation, debugging, and coding that ensure software quality. These hard skills are vital and often the first thing you see on a QA engineer’s CV. But here’s the thing: soft skills are just as […]
Software Testing: Embracing a Bright QA Career Path Part 2
Last week, we asked our colleagues about their experiences before and after switching careers to software testing. If you’re thinking about taking the leap yourself but are hesitant, check out these other two interviews we got! From Salesman to QA Our third employee talked a bit about the difficult road from a sales position to […]
Software Testing: Embracing a Bright QA Career Path Part 1
People from all fields are migrating towards a career in software testing. They don’t always have IT experience, but they all share a passion for technology and want to learn more about it. Our recruiters can vouch for it. We asked our colleagues about their experiences before and after switching careers. If you’re thinking about […]
How to handle Dev-QA interactions if things don’t go according to plan
Introduction As a software tester, your main focus should be reporting issues and prioritizing customer satisfaction. However, doing it successfully depends on many factors outside of your control. The interactions between dev-QAs can become challenging if there is a lack of cooperation. Your teams need cooperation. How to foster it? Most of the time, the testing […]
Biggest time-wasters in the QA Process
Introduction The testing life cycle is inherently time-consuming and complex. As QA teams, we constantly work to streamline processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and focus on delivering high-quality results. However, there are several QA time-wasters that can slow us down, costing valuable time and resources. In this article, we’ll dive into the most common QA time-wasters and […]
ISTQB Exam: How to Prepare for it
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