Software Testing and QA

Software testing and Quality Assurance (QA) ensure that a product / Project meets its specifications and functions correctly. Here’s an easy-to-understand breakdown of QA roles, SDLC involvement, test planning, types of testing, and bug reporting.

Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Assurance:

• Definition: A systematic process to ensure a product meets specifications.
• Role: QA ensures the team is building the right product and helps the team move quickly with confidence.

Roles and Responsibilities of QA:

• Technical Aptitude:
  • Manual and automated testing (unit, integration, etc.)
  • Programming and scripting
• Business Knowledge:
  • Feature scoping, test planning, test case management, bug management
• DevOps Principles:
  • Configure tools, set up CI (Continuous Integration), set up test environments, automate processes
• Process and Release Expertise:
  • Define and improve testing practices, optimize release process

SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Stages of SDLC:

1. Plan: Define objectives, identify risks, and use cases.