What is it that makes a quality assurance analyst special? QA analysis is a field that many people find that they either love or hate. Those who truly enjoy QA tend to embody some very specific traits, which make them …read more
Can QA Be A Scrum Master?
At first glance, the role of quality assurance appears to be extremely similar to that of the scrum master. The individual responsible for QA is responsible for the quality of the final deliverable of the project. This is a responsibility that …read more
Why Quality Assurance Is Not Quality Control
Though quality assurance and quality control may seem similar on the surface, understanding the differences between the two is critical to maintaining the highest quality of products and services. When properly defined, quality assurance and quality control operate in tandem …read more
5 Best Practices For Test Data Management
Continuous testing has become essential for many modern application development strategies, only increasing the need for comprehensive and conscientious test data management. Test data may be collected in large volumes and analyzed for a variety of reasons: to ensure the required functionality of …read more
Eliminate Tester-Developer Hate
Throughout the testing process, many developers will find “Why did you do that?” echoing in their head. It’s a tester’s job to break things… things that a developer has spent a long time building. But most developers understand the value that …read more
How Benchmarks Can Improve QA
When used as a quality assurance tool, benchmarking builds comparisons between your performance and the performance of your competition. Benchmarking can be used to identify core strengths and pain points, ultimately empowering a company with the data it needs to improve its operations. …read more