Quality Assurance (QA)
Software TestingQuality Assurance (QA) is a systematic process of ensuring that software products and services meet specified requirements and function correctly. QA encompasses all activities designed to prevent defects, improve processes, and ensure that the final product delivers a high-quality user experience.
Key QA Activities
- Test Planning: Creating comprehensive test strategies and plans
- Test Case Design: Writing detailed test scenarios and cases
- Test Execution: Running manual and automated tests
- Defect Tracking: Identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs
- Process Improvement: Continuously enhancing QA processes
Types of QA Testing
Manual Testing:
- Functional Testing
- Usability Testing
- Exploratory Testing
- User Acceptance Testing
Automated Testing:
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Regression Testing
- Performance Testing
QA Best Practices
- Early involvement in the development lifecycle
- Risk-based testing approach
- Continuous integration and testing
- Clear documentation and reporting
- Collaboration with development teams
- Regular process reviews and improvements
QA Tools and Technologies
- Test Management: Jira, TestRail, Zephyr
- Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
- Performance: JMeter, LoadRunner, K6
- API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI
- Mobile Testing: Appium, Espresso, XCUITest