Friday, 2 March 2012

Role of Database in Software Testing

A tester’s job can become more interesting if testers have access to the database which plays an important role in Software Quality Testing process and can increase enormously in a small window of QA ...
http://www.articlesvision.com/articles/105908/1/Role-of-Database-in-Software-Testing/Page1.html

QA InfoTech: Independent QA Testing Partners:

80% of average project costs indulge to fix challenges, bugs and other issues during the development of a project. No other business can afford this much failure in terms of budget and time. There can be many reasons for such failures; the focus of our discussion here is not to discuss the roots of such failures but how to improve effectiveness in terms of time and money. In agile methodology, transparency is a big challenge as there is no documentation. It's very important to pick effective metrics to use as you can't manage what you can't measure. Read more.......
http://www.articlesbd.com/articles/143133/1/Software-Test-Metrics-Empirical-Approach-towards-Quality/Page1.html

QA Thought Leaders: QA InfoTech

Software testing was introduced by Glenford J Myers (known as the father of software testing) in 1979. The main aim at that time was to separate verification from the rest of the coding process itself. His work was carried forward to the next level in the year 1988 by Dr. William C. Hetzel, who organized the first conference totally dedicated to 'Software Testing'. This article focuses on the present market for global software testing services. Read more......

Importance of Outsourced Software Testing by QA Thought Leaders at QA InfoTech

The Oxford dictionary meaning of outsourcing unfolds as: “obtaining (goods or service) by contract from an outside supplier”. In the Global Software Industry, outsourcing would pertain to undertaking certain modules or components of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to a third party company preferably centered in a developing country where IT resources are in abundance at a relatively lower cost. Software quality assurance and testing is rapidly inflating niche in this broad domain. The main motifs behind outsourcing are simple and uncomplicated: effective cost-cutting with an assurance of quality in service. Read More.....
http://www.articlesvision.com/articles/106442/1/Software-Test-Outsourcing-and-India-as-its-prime-Hotspot/Page1.html

Proud to share this Article on Accessibility Testing:

According to WHO, there are more than 285 million people in world who are either blind or have low vision. To make internet accessible to people with such and other forms of disability, websites have to be designed according to Section 508 of the United States Rehabilitation Act guidelines. Read More.....
http://www.articlesvision.com/articles/106396/1/Accessibility-Testing/Page1.html

Monday, 27 February 2012

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 QualitometerTM, 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 QualitometerTM 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