I am always frustrated and somewhat sad when I hear testers whine or complain that they are not treated fairly; or that they are not respected; or that their development peers look down on them. I’ve been sitting on this post for many months wondering if I should post it or not when this thread …
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The Parthenon, a majestic temple perched atop Athens’ Acropolis hill, stands as a testament to ancient Greek ingenuity and artistic prowess. But beyond its awe-inspiring beauty, the Parthenon also embodies timeless principles of quality that resonate deeply with the modern world of software development. Just as the Parthenon’s enduring legacy stems from the meticulous attention …
In the dynamic world of software development, quality and productivity are often seen as two sides of the same coin. The pursuit of high-quality software is a complex endeavor that intersects significantly with developer productivity. This article delves into the key factors that impact software quality—process quality, code quality, system quality, and product quality—and examines …
Why do software developers claim there’s a speed-quality trade-off? Adding features is faster and easier in good code than bad code.No one says, “This code is a “big ball of mud,” but adding new features is quick and easy.” But still, too often, I see developers attempt to be faster by skipping refactorings, tests, and …
A comparison of technical debt in the Chernobyl disaster and software development HBO’s Chernobyl drew me in instantly. Not just because of the drama or history around the famed incident, it was the way actor Jared Harris (Valery Legasov) approached mitigating the nuclear explosion that was mesmerizing to me. Watching his character mentally engineer a …
Code quality encompasses a set of requirements common to all software projects.It goes beyond mere functionality and delves into properties that contribute to a robust and sustainable codebase.Key aspects of code quality include:Readability: Well-structured, easily comprehensible code.Maintainability: Code that can be modified, extended, and debugged efficiently.Modularity: Breaking down the system into manageable components.Performance: Efficient execution …
Analysis Purpose: The analysis phase sets the foundation for the entire project. It involves understanding user needs, defining requirements, and identifying potential risks.QA Role: QA specialists ensure that the analysis group is well-structured, comprising the right people. They strive to uncover any missing elements or critical gaps during this phase.Impact: A robust analysis minimizes unaddressed …
The quality of testing. Who is responsible for that? For so many years the only answer that I had in the back of my mind was “QA”. And let me tell you — I’m a QA Engineer myself.I know how important is to test the quality of the software that is planned to be released …
There is a pervasive problem in the software industry stemming from a misunderstanding of automated testing. Companies are investing increasing amounts of money and time into automated testing strategies and test suites, but are not seeing an increase in quality or value delivery to customers. Thankfully automated testing is now being seen as a necessary …
Software quality assurance is a broader term and the whole process spans the entire life cycle of the development of software, application or program. Below are some of the best practices, that a quality assurance tester should apply: Include Risk Management with Quality assurance Most people think that QA is a synonym to testing but …
