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Software QA testing is a critical part of the software development lifecycle and it can prove to be challenging unless it's done by the right resources. Resources that have experience and training with QA tools and techniques.

Software testing could be a challenging task if not done correctly using the right tools and resources. In order for the software to function smoothly, you need to implement the best software QA testing strategies. For that, you have to look for an experienced QA service provider who can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

We have some bad news: There is almost no way of creating a completely secure software program. Vile ransomware sneaks in through a variety of different cracks in safety infrastructure, infiltrating machines, and eventually, entire organizations through an email link accidentally clicked. Ransomware, however, is nothing new, and like every aspect of technology, it has also evolved. Previously, it used to be an occasional expense, but now, with the evolution of technology, hackers have managed to infiltrate every industry vertical, from energy, to transportation and healthcare with ransomware attacks.

Over time, technology has evolved to provide better experiences and services to customers. Technological upgrades have impacted almost every sector, and the eLearning sector has also felt its effects. Earlier, we used to have classes for any course in person. Then, distance learning courses were introduced, and now we have digital training via eLearning using the latest technologies.

An exponential growth in testing has led to new technologies to build better coordination between Dev and QA. Similarly, Service Virtualization has been continuously acquiring its space in the software development life cycle.

Fresh news stories about high-profile hackings or customer data breaches happen every week. And while no organization wants to be the subject of the next reputation-ruining headline, many business leaders still skip over cyber security best practices when interviewing, hiring and onboarding a new outsourced QA partner. How much will it cost? How fast can you make it happen? These QA questions take center stage over many concerns about security.

Within the development cycle, every team plays a key role. The software development team focuses on delivering code and the QA team focuses on product quality. With each team prioritizing a specific focus, going to market can only be a success - right? Not quite. Even with an issue-free product launch, the comradery levels across teams can be indifferent at best. In fact, many organizations would describe the relationship between developers and testers as a rivalry.

QA test execution can only be as strong as the strategy you have in place. One of the best QA practices we’ve noticed across many software companies actually happens before any testing begins. By implementing a strong plan with thorough processes, every member on your QA team knows what to deliver, when to deliver it by and why it's important.  But how do you know if your strategy is sound?

Software testing best practices are considered industry constants wherever the constraints of time, quality and resources apply. They hold up regardless of the actual values assigned to each of those boundaries. Wasted time will delay release cycles regardless of the SDLC timeline. Compromised quality affects users regardless of your company’s reputation. Wasted resources mean reduced efficiency regardless of budget.