What makes a great software product? Speed? Innovation? A sleek UI? Sure, all those matters—but none of it means anything without quality. That’s where QA and test leaders come in. They’re not just the last line of defense against bugs; they’re the architects of reliability, the strategists who ensure a product isn’t just functional and [...]
Introduction Automation testing has become integral to modern software development, enabling faster releases, improved accuracy, and enhanced efficiency. However, implementing and managing automation effectively requires more than just tools and scripts—it demands strong leadership. QA and Test Leaders are critical in ensuring that automation initiatives align with business objectives, improve testing efficiency, and drive quality [...]
Introduction Software testing is critical in the development lifecycle, ensuring applications function as intended and meet user expectations. However, as complex applications grow, manual testing becomes inefficient and time-consuming. This is where test automation becomes essential.Choosing the right test automation tool can significantly impact your testing efforts’ efficiency, accuracy, and overall success. With many tools [...]
Imagine launching a product, only to discover hidden issues too late. That’s what happens when software testing is an afterthought instead of a core strategy. It’s more than just catching bugs—it’s about ensuring security, reliability, and a ‘smooth like butter’ user experience. A scattered approach to testing leads to last-minute scrambles, blown budgets, and frustrated [...]
In the past, we’ve shared our secret sauce for strong software teams, and those principles apply to teams of all sizes. However, when your development team is small (we’re talking 1-15 team members), there are a few specific best practices to be successful.
In October 2020, Mark Adams was an attendee for the virtual ComSpark event, featuring 90+ CIO level speakers. He had an agenda to explore, “How has the move to more remote employees affected culture?” He left wondering if leaders were talking about culture or just team building social events.
Make no mistake: if you require customizations to a software product, you need to treat those customizations as full custom code. This means the project needs managed, scheduled, resourced, and tested as such.
Let’s transform that Monday meeting back into a positive progress report by working together! In the meantime, here are some ideas to get you started.
