Automated Functional Testing & Why It’s Crucial To Modern QA

Quality assurance (QA) teams have traditionally relied on manual smoke and regression tests for functional testing. However, as the demand for rapid and reliable software releases grows, so does the…

Understanding the Differences: Smoke Testing vs Functional Testing

Quality and functionality are critical factors in software development. This is where testing methodologies like smoke testing and functional testing come into play. Smoke testing is a high-level, preliminary testing…

Transforming QA Into a Strategic Value Added Initiative

Quality assurance (QA) activities are often seen as a necessary yet time-consuming and expensive process. This outlook can often limit the potential and impact of good QA.  In reality, QA…

13 Reasons Why Manual Testing Is Still Important

New apps and products enter the market daily, each undergoing rigorous testing before release. As automated processes advance across various industries, software development is no exception. Many quality assurance (QA)…

The Manual Testing Guide: What It Is, Use Cases, and How-To’s

In software development, manual testing is key to ensuring quality and user satisfaction. This guide covers the basics of manual testing, its types, and how to perform it effectively. Studies…

What are Regression Defects?

Regression defects are unexpected errors that arise in previously functional software following updates or modifications to the codebase.  A significant 85% of development managers agree that reducing technical debt, including…

Quality Engineering for CEOs: How Much Should You Spend? (Part II)

Is there a formula or approach to estimate how much you should spend on your quality engineering (QE) efforts? Our CEO, Steve Semelsberger, is frequently asked that question in discussions…

A Complete Guide to Test Automation

Traditional manual testing for repetitive, highly stable test cases can be a bottleneck, slowing down the software delivery process and hindering the team’s ability to meet customers’ ever-increasing demands. Test…

How to Develop an Automated Testing Strategy

According to Gartner’s 2023 report, 60% of the organizations surveyed automate their software testing to boost product quality, 41% reported using it to speed up deployment, and 29% say it…