introduction In today’s fast-paced software development world, it’s essential to optimize testing efforts to meet tight deadlines while ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. Risk-based testing (RBT) is a methodology that helps QA teams prioritize their testing activities based on...

introduction A well-managed test environment is essential for efficient and effective software testing. It ensures that the application under test behaves as expected and that defects are identified early in the development process. This article discusses best practices for setting...

introduction In the fast-paced world of software development, test automation has become an essential component of an effective Quality Assurance (QA) strategy. Test automation frameworks are the backbone of automated testing, providing a structured and consistent approach to executing, managing,...

introduction Usability testing is a critical component of the software development process, focused on evaluating an application’s user interface (UI) and overall user experience (UX). By conducting usability tests, organizations can identify potential issues, gather user feedback, and make informed...

introduction The Agile methodology has revolutionized the software development landscape, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and iterative progress. This shift has had a significant impact on Quality Assurance (QA) processes, requiring QA teams to adapt and evolve to keep pace with rapidly...

introduction In today’s digital landscape, users access web applications and websites through a variety of browsers, operating systems, and devices. Browser compatibility testing is a crucial aspect of the software testing process, focused on ensuring that web applications offer a...

introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, the performance of web applications and software systems can significantly impact user satisfaction and business success. Performance testing is a critical aspect of the software testing process, aimed at assessing the speed, reliability, and...

introduction Quality Assurance (QA) is a crucial aspect of the software development life cycle.  Effective test management ensures that a product is free from defects and functions as intended. In this article, we will explore some tips and tools that...

introduction In the realm of software testing, understanding the differences between load testing and stress testing is crucial to ensuring the reliability and performance of applications under various conditions. Both types of testing have their unique purposes and benefits, and...

introduction Accessibility testing is an essential aspect of software development, ensuring that applications are usable by individuals with varying abilities, including those with disabilities. By adopting inclusive design principles and conducting thorough accessibility testing, organizations can provide a positive user...

Introduction As a QA engineer, technical expertise, also known as hard skills, is crucial for ensuring the quality of software products. Hard skills are the key points and abilities required for every QA engineer to perform their job, and usually...

Introduction In today’s blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of Test Data Management and explore its role in QA. Have you ever wondered how leading software development companies ensure the reliability and performance of their products? The...

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, quality assurance (QA) teams continuously strive to deliver high-quality software that meets the expectations of their customers. The key to success lies in the ability to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and...

It’s 2023, and we return with a new entry in our Bugs of the Month series for the latter part of Q4 2022.  Let’s hope the new year will bring even more bug hunt results to help us deliver functional...

Software testing is an indispensable part of the software development process. Most people have had their hands on a software product, and while the process itself of testing a product may seem confusing and misleading, we can all agree on...

Bug hunting is a relentless pursuit for every software testing company. We strive to deliver swift solutions through our QA services, and we get to find interesting bugs while doing so!  Let’s take a look at September’s issue of Bugs...

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Introduction For junior software testers, job-searching begins once they decide to create their first portfolio. It’s the first thing that helps you showcase what matters to hiring managers.  What is a QA portfolio? A portfolio is a collection of documents...

Today’s employee spotlight presents our dear colleague, Crina Sava. Learn about our recruiter below! What is your role at BetterQA? I am a recruiter and marketing analyst at BetterQA. I take on tasks like recruiting new people depending on the...

Introduction Mobile testing is a challenging task, especially if you have lots of different devices to take into consideration. For this reason, a few android emulators and iOS simulators allow you to test your app quickly before publishing it –...

For years, companies and people have gravitated towards mobile devices for their online activities. With this growing trend, software development companies have adopted a mobile-first approach. Software testing has also taken a turn because of the growing mobile-centered market.  Mobile...

Introduction Software testing services have changed since websites are no longer the main attraction on the internet. As the years went by, QA testing services started focusing on web apps since they’re ready to use across multiple devices, not just...

It’s that time again! Here is our next employee spotlight: let’s talk about Marian Lazar! What is your role at BetterQA? My role here is as a quality assurance engineer, and I’m currently working on two projects. On the second...

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Introduction The main objectives of software testing are to check and validate that the software product works as intended and to enhance the software’s quality. The two major types of software testing are functional and non-functional testing. Positive and negative...

Software testing comes with new challenges every month. QA companies must stay up-to-date with new issues as testers must thoroughly evaluate and report each bug to the developing team.  BUG #1: Emails sent limit    Project context: A software system that...

Introduction The digital health industry is transforming neuroscience through digital biomarkers. These digital biomarkers are establishing a new standard for both pharmacological research and clinical practice.  This week we talk about our manual software testing services to get a closer...

Introduction It’s been a while since most companies realized that simply developing software does not guarantee success. Building successful software also means testing it to ensure quality. In this process, several non functional testing types are crucial to evaluate the software you’ve...

Introduction Time management is the key to working smarter and not harder, as projects can get very stressful and complicated. To this end, we decided to interview some of our colleagues on how they use time management as quality assurance...

Introduction If you’re at the beginning of your software testing journey, Appium could be the right step towards gaining new mobile app automation testing skills. With web and mobile applications becoming a necessity in our day-to-day lifestyle, we find ourselves...