QA Testing Methodology

QA Testing Methodology:

We have a track record of years in successfully executing software testing projects for several companies including Fortune 500 companies across the globe. We have created proven test processes and a methodology that comprises of metrics-driven testing, , standardized documentation of test artifacts, an effective system of reviews and optimum usage of automation techniques.

QA InfoTech’s Dev sync™ (Development Synchronization) is one of the proprietary services which helps us coordinate test activities in alignment with the development group from the very beginning removing any barriers and ensuring a smooth test cycle. We begin the testing process by developing a comprehensive plan to test the general functionality and special features on a variety of platform combinations.

At QA InfoTech we have a balanced set of metrics called Qualitometer™ which allows us to measure efficiency and track the status at every stage of the project. It is based on the concept which gives timely signals or early warnings when things are going off track. Qualitometer™ is used as a standard health indicator for all delivery projects.

By introducing a proven toll-gate based approach for all QA related activities, we have streamlined our process with valuable results.

Our framework based Testing Methodology provides direction, planning, documentation, execution and reporting all under a single forum. This helps clients manage and deploy defect-free applications and enhancements and maintain releases cost-effectively with minimal risk and maximum confidence.

While this section on Methodology talks about specific practices and processes we adopt, please visit our section on Innovation to see how our Test Processes and Methodology fit into the comprehensive solution that we offer our clients

QA Process

QA Process:

Our test processes and methodology are strongly built on:

• A well defined test strategy and plan, to provide rigorous and structured testing
• Transparent and periodic communication with all the stakeholders
• Strong industry domain focus
• Strict use of metrics and in house frameworks to accurately measure and improve quality

One of our core test process frameworks is Qualitometer^TM, an IP that we built to objectively measure quality and provide our clients valuable insights into the over product health and test progress. Metrics that we leverage here cover Product Requirements Traceability, Test Progress and Defect Management. The core metrics from these categories along with a customized set that we decide in discussion with you, based on your product, its stage in the product life cycle, past performance etc. go a long way in establishing Qualitometer^TM as a true value addition and not a process overhead.

We have also been closely looking at providing Service Level Agreements for our clients, built off of our core test of metrics, which help our clients perceive the level of service to expect from us and also the quality of their product, when you entrust us your product’s testing efforts

Load Testing Services

 Load Testing Services:

Stress testing is the process of placing a software system under adverse conditions to determine its ability to maintain a certain level of effectiveness. Our process involves quantitatively analyzing the system by keeping a detailed account of the frequency of errors and system crashes. We also evaluate the system qualitatively for factors such as availability or resistance to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. When evaluating a system under a stress test, the adverse environment deliberately created and maintained includes:

• Overloading the system with several resource intensive applications to stretch it beyond its load limit
• Hacking into a system for using it to spread spam
• Sending large number of useless e-mail messages to the server

We basically try to crash the system under test by tying up its resources or removing resources from it. Our objective is to ensure that when the system fails, it recovers gracefully in an attempt to measure the system's recoverability. We verify that when a system failure occurs, the product is able to save its state and recover using this saved state and that it does not hang or crash suddenly. We check whether the error causing the failure is reported to the user properly.  We also check whether these failures compromise the security of the system or not.

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QA InfoTech an Independent QA Testing Partner

QA InfoTech is one of the leading software testing companies, providing manual software testing, automation testing services, security testing services with end to end functional testing, performance testing services.

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Security Testing Services at QA InfoTech - Please read this article

"Breach the Insecurity: Security Testing and its Importance" has been published on 14^th February 2012 . Please find the link below:

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” TaaS- Future of Cloud Testing” has been published on 14^th February 2012. Please find the link below:

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QA Process

Software Testing is a discipline that holds a critical responsibility of ensuring a product’s quality in truly delivering value and meeting the expectations of the end user. Quality can easily become a very subjective element to deal with. It takes a lot of experience, forethought and customization to build objectivity into every test effort. Our test methodology ranges all the way from Quality Consulting to Quality Sustenance, which gives you the flexibility to pick the entire suite of services or just a specific service to meet your current quality needs.

Our test processes and methodology are strongly built on:

• A well defined test strategy and plan, to provide rigorous and structured testing
• Transparent and periodic communication with all the stakeholders
• Strong industry domain focus
• Strict use of metrics and in house frameworks to accurately measure and improve quality

One of our core test process frameworks is Qualitometer^TM, an IP that we built to objectively measure quality and provide our clients valuable insights into the over product health and test progress. Metrics that we leverage here cover Product Requirements Traceability, Test Progress and Defect Management. The core metrics from these categories along with a customized set that we decide in discussion with you, based on your product, its stage in the product life cycle, past performance etc. go a long way in establishing Qualitometer^TM as a true value addition and not a process overhead.

We have also been closely looking at providing Service Level Agreements for our clients, built off of our core test of metrics, which help our clients perceive the level of service to expect from us and also the quality of their product, when you entrust us your product’s testing efforts. A sample set of such SLAs are as outlined here:

Product Quality Metrics:

• Defect Metrics:
• No P1, S1 bugs will be reported by anyone, for first 10-15 days of product release
• No open performance and security bugs at the time of release

Cost of Quality Metrics:

• Defect injection timelines –  report bugs within a week of when they got injected into the product
• Test Automation Maintenance costs will be less than 10% of the automation development costs, in subsequent releases

Test Quality Metrics:

• Test infrastructure setup time not more than 1-3 days, from the time request comes in. This variance of 1-3 is given to accommodate complex setup needs, that some projects may require
• Bugs assigned to test will be regressed within 24 working business hoursWe pride on an open, transparent and objective test life cycle as part of our overall methodology. Here’s how a typical test project lifecyle is setup at QA InfoTech:
  
  
  

Independent Offshore Software Testing

 At QA InfoTech (an ISO 9001:2008, 20000-1:2005, 27001:2005 and CMMI Level III certified company), we specialize in providing independent, unbiased software quality assurance and testing services to product companies, ranging from the Fortune 500s to start-up companies.

Established in 2003, with less than five testing experts, QA InfoTech has grown leaps and bounds with five QA Centers of Excellence globally; three of which are located in the hub of IT activity in India, Noida, one in Chandigarh, India and the other, our affiliate QA InfoTech Inc  Michigan USA. In 2010 and 2011, QA InfoTech has been ranked in the top 100 places to work for in India. For more details, please refer to our blog on this event.

At QA InfoTech, we maintain a distinguished level of service which blends top quality with cost effective solutions. The forceful combination of our highly skilled Test Engineers, Domain Experts and our investment in latest technologies ensures an End-to-End Coverage for our client’s products. We bring together best practices and strategies to cater to the unique software testing needs.  Visit us at: http://www.qainfotech.com/overview.html


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