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When it comes to launching software products on time with no bugs, managers are faced with the question of whether they should deploy an in-house QA team, crowdsource the entire effort, or outsource software testing to a professional QA service provider. While outsourcing software testing has several benefits like saving cost on training, tools and equipment, the process of finding the right QA partner can prove to be very challenging.

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.

Modern consumers have everything they need right at their fingertips to interact with organizations. They can research, and purchase software products online, and also share their opinions of the product and overall consumer experience in minutes.

Technology is an integral part of our daily lives. From transferring money online, to accessing our medical records on an app, we utilize dozens of applications and software every single day. Our daily activities are so dependent and intertwined with the functionality of these apps that any form of software malfunction would result in a high level of inconvenience.

The future of your product is in the hands of many people, including your engineers, product managers, sales and marketing, and your executive team. But it’s also in the hands of another group of people that may be overlooked: your QA engineers.

What Is an Anti-pattern? In software development, an anti-pattern solution may initially appear desirable but ultimately produces more problems than it solves. Anti-patterns can range from mundane issues such as lack of documentation around automated tests to organizational structures that inhibit change and innovation. This is a list of the most common anti-patterns that have been seen in test automation efforts, along with suggested remedies.

There was a time when we lined up on a Friday to draw enough cash from over the bank counter to see us through until Monday. Now it is quite possible to go entire weeks without using cash at all. The digital transformation of business has raised consumer expectations such that they expect to be able to pay for everything—from pizzas to plane tickets—without having to open their wallets. The demand for truly secure, effortless, seamless, faultless digital transactions puts pressure on developers to produce perfect POS software.

The financial services sector is constantly evolving. Increasing investor scrutiny, changing market trends and constant technological developments have made it imperative for financial institutions to harness the latest technology to provide quality customer service.

You may not realize it, but you have all the answers to find the right software testing tools right there in front of you. Even if you are unfamiliar with the names of the dozens of automation and manual testing tools currently available, you already have the necessary knowledge to select the best testing tool for your product and team members. That is because you and your team know your product better than anyone else, which is the first and most important step when selecting a software testing tool. Every project is different, every test environment is unique and every development team has its own strengths and preferences.