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 […]
Bugs of the Month: Winter Edition
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 products. BUG #1: Event schedule errors Project context: An application that runs through Microsoft Teams. […]
Debugging Software Testing – Myths
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 the importance of a functional, bug-free product. Prior experience with software testing can also influence […]
Bugs of the month: September
Introduction 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 of the month: BUG #1: Shared connection issues Project Context: A project containing two […]
QA Outsourcing vs. In-House Testing: The Cheat-sheet
Introduction – QA Outsourcing or In-house QA? The realm of software development is expansive, and with its growth comes the amplified significance of quality assurance. In the QA conundrum, businesses often ponder: in-house testing or outsourced QA? This guide will illuminate why an independent outsourced QA team is the optimal choice for modern businesses. A […]
How to create a QA portfolio: A beginner’s Guide
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 containing your educational background, accomplishments, projects, and skills that highlight your progress in a career […]
Employee Spotlight 10: Crina Sava
IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: LET’S TALK ABOUT Crina Sava 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 job openings and am […]
Mobile testing: Simulator and Emulator
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 – this is vital if you need fast results. Just as the process implies, a mobile […]
Mobile Testing iOS vs. Android
Introduction 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 testing is crucial for conducting business today. Mobile testing refers to validating a mobile app, […]