Caught in the Crossfire: When a Bug Takes Down Your Career
Introduction It was during a late-night call with a client-a company I’ve worked with for years-that I heard the story. The VP of engineering had just been let go. Not because he didn’t know his stuff or wasn’t a skilled leader. No, it was because of a tiny payment bug that slipped through the cracks. […]
How Mature Is Your QA? Find Out in 60 Seconds
Introduction It was a Wednesday in late May, cloudy, when a CTO from a major fintech client leaned across the conference table and said, “Honestly, I don’t know if our QA team is doing well or just… surviving.” We’d been reviewing a product release that nearly derailed thanks to a missed regression bug in a […]
Top Five Game-Changing Bugs in History—Part 4
Introduction Let’s talk software bugs. Some slip by unnoticed, others crash systems, cause blackouts, or even put lives at risk. At BetterQA, we see software bugs not just as roadblocks but as learning opportunities; chances to improve and fortify systems. Bugs are part of the journey, and when handled right, they push us toward better […]
The Resilience of Manual QA: Adapting to an AI-Powered Future in 2025
Introduction As we edge closer to 2025, there’s a big question looming over the software testing world: “Will manual QA still matter?” With automation and AI advancing at lightning speed, it’s easy to think that manual testing might soon become obsolete. But at BetterQA, we’re here to bust that myth wide open. Here’s the truth: […]
Model Based Testing for Mobile Applications
Introduction Alright, let’s talk mobile apps. We all know they’re crucial to modern life, but testing them across the maze of devices, operating systems, and user behaviors? That’s where things get tricky. It’s like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded. Traditional testing methods often fall short, leaving bugs hiding in places we just […]
Why QA Needs More Than Regression Tests in Staging
Introduction Okay, let’s get real for a second. When we talk about regression tests in staging, they’re important, but they’re not the be-all and end-all. If you’re relying only on these tests in staging, it’s like waiting until the last minute to fix a leaky faucet. It might hold for now, but it’s not the […]
Top Five Game-Changing Bugs in History—Part 3
Introduction We’ve all encountered software bugs; some that make us laugh, others that make us cringe, and then there are the ones that make history for the chaos they cause. At BetterQA, we see software bugs as more than just problems to fix. They’re a chance to learn and evolve, a reminder that no system […]
Top Five Game-Changing Bugs in History—Part 2
Introduction Software bugs; ugh, they’re the annoying little gremlins that can sneak into code and cause chaos. We’ve all encountered them, right? Some make us laugh, some make us cringe, and then there are the ones that go down in history for causing real, game-changing disasters. At BetterQA, we like to think of bugs as […]
6 Essential Benefits & Best Practices for Early-Stage QA
Introduction Everyone’s in a rush to get features out the door. I get it, business needs to stay ahead of the game. But here’s the thing: by integrating early-stage QA into the process, you’re setting yourself up for success. It’s like laying a solid foundation before building your house. Sure, it takes a little more […]