How to Boost or Expand the Return on Investment in Quality Assurance Testing

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Regularly updated software apps is a must for business organizations to adapt to the dynamic changes in technology and the market. Software app success is not only dependent on development but on quality as well. It is of utmost importance to conduct QA testing to ensure a flawless user experience.

QA Testing is an integral part of each and every software development project. Expert service providers follow industry standard QA testing methodologies to help clients meet their quality assurance goals. Experts in quality assurance testing are proficient in numerous software testing tools, technologies, standards and platforms, which enable them to apply integrated testing services as well as best solutions.

HOW TO BOOST OR EXPAND ROI IN QA TESTING
Automation in the quality assurance process drives growth and follows manual testing. Although there may be a couple of manual testing rounds done, test automation entails using a particular software to check the execution of tests as well as compare the outcome, alongside the outcomes predicted. The compelling and key aspect in automation is that it mechanizes recurring. That is why business should automate and accelerate the testing mechanism in order to make certain a flawless product or application. The sheer goal is to make it effective when it comes to money, efforts and time. With the growing demands and opportunities in the market these days, apps should be developed within shorter timelines while at the same time it’s necessary to optimize existing manpower.

1. Selecting the right tool for automation. Choosing the right automation tool is paramount to the success of any mobile test automation strategy. The right tool for automation could boost test efficiency, ascertain higher code coverage as well as shorten the time to market. Choose a tool that:

  • Is cost effective
  • Could test across different environments and platforms
  • Integrates with current test tools and practices
  • Easy to use and learn

2. Adhere to prototype model. Never adopt a big bang approach when implementing automation. Rather, begin with automation of a few modules and diversify. The approach helps test the waters and decide how to make the best use of the automation tool. Moreover, this also gives employees more time to understand the tool and in turn helps them determine automation opportunities better. The result is a controlled automation process as well as a steady ROI.

3. Continuous integration. Automating build and deploy cycles as well as self-triggered regression test cycles could give optimal returns with less human intervention. Regression suites have to be run when new features are added or an upgrade happens. Deployment automation and regression testing makes the process time-independent and transparent. Automation regression and deployment testing makes the process time-independent and transparent. Continuous integration of processes helps boost productivity and of course generates high ROI.

4. Choose the right test cases to automate. Often, mobile testing involves the same test instances being repeated across devices, platforms and networks. Determining the right test cases to automate is vital for a successful automation. The following are generally considered to be ideal automation candidates:

  • Tedious and/or repetitive test cases
  • Cross platforms/cross environment test cases
  • Test cases that need multiple users
  • Test cases that deal with complex business logic
  • Test cases that use large data amount

5. Automating mundane activities. Test support activities, such as test bed creation. Test result reporting, data setup and others could be automated wherever possible, freeing up testers who may be engaged in actual testing. This helps greatly in boosting productivity and so generates higher returns.

DAY-TO-DAY AUTOMATION
Without automation professionals who have expert software tester skills, the world and the future would be very different. Consider the cell phones and computers that people use daily, the car people drive to work, the TV, music systems or video games. Consider any modern necessity or convenience and realize that it is the result of complex processes.

THE MAIN GOAL OF AUTOMATION QA TESTING
The main goal of automation QA testing is to enhance the test efficiency and develop software value. Automation testing helps implement SDLC in less time and gives effectiveness and efficiency to software testing. The same as regression testing, automation testing is used also to test the app from load, performance as well as stress point of view. In other words, the use of automation testing tools enable writing and executing test cases, without the need for manual involvement using an automated test suite. Testers usually write test scripts as well as test cases using an automation tool and group into test suites.

The Quality Assurance process is mandatory in the software development cycle. It is done to reduce risks as well as ensure quality in the workflow and the final product. Without QA testing, there is a bigger risk that unacceptable code would be released. The goal of QA is minimizes the risks. Coding standards are established to ensure quality code delivery.

Dhrumit Shukla
TatvaSoft
Dhrumit Shukla has been working as Business Development Manager in a software development company named TatvaSoft since 5 years. He is profoundly skilled and well experienced in providing software development services on various technologies ranging from Microsoft .NET to JAVA, SalesForce, BizTalk, SharePoint, PHP, Open Source, iOS, Android, Pentaho and the list goes on.

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