Our Blog - QA Consultants https://qaconsultants.com/category/blog/ Software Testing and Quality Engineering Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:39:21 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://qaconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/qac_logo_circle.svg Our Blog - QA Consultants https://qaconsultants.com/category/blog/ 32 32 Investing in Software Quality the Right Way https://qaconsultants.com/blog/investing-in-software-quality/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:47:26 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22935 Investing in Software Quality the Right Way Software Quality should be about improving quality during design and build (Quality Engineering) Many organizations have historically labeled “testing” as an unwanted necessity. A blocker from deployment. A “necessary evil” in some cases. Even in highly regulated industries like banking and capital markets, the move to a low-cost, […]

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]]> Maintenance of system changes and changelog automation https://qaconsultants.com/blog/changes-and-changelog-automation/ Wed, 17 May 2023 14:34:23 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22562 Maintenance of system changes and changelog automation The issue In a project with a long history, it’s often good to have all information about changes stored. Not only the date, author and content of the change but also the purpose and reasons that led to the change. Using a version control system (VCS) can greatly […]

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]]> QA Consultants Automation Philosophy https://qaconsultants.com/blog/qa-consultants-automation-philosophy/ Mon, 01 May 2023 12:55:37 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22594 Automation Upended – How QA Consultants Sees Automation Over our 30-year history, we’ve written blog posts on the topic of software test automation. Our most recent being, Uncommon (but essential) Metrics for Measuring Software Test Automation ROI, supported by a downloadable guide. While technical material like this is important to the success of test automation […]

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]]> Packaging a test in an executable JAR file https://qaconsultants.com/blog/packaging-a-test-in-an-executable-jar-file/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:42:40 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22493 Packaging a test in an executable JAR file One of the most common points of discussion when starting the development of a test automation project is how will the tests be distributed and executed. When working with Java, an executable JAR file could be a good option to solve this. The benefits of taking this […]

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]]> Uncommon (but essential) Metrics for Measuring Software Test Automation ROI https://qaconsultants.com/blog/test-automation-metrics/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:09:40 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22434 Uncommon metrics and why should they be measured Collecting metrics for IT projects can be a challenging process for companies due to a variety of reasons. One of the main challenges is obtaining accurate data and measuring progress consistently, especially when dealing with complex and dynamic projects. Lack of stakeholder buy-in and insufficient resources for […]

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]]> Inside QA Consultants’ Industry Leading Approach to Software Testing https://qaconsultants.com/blog/inside-qa-consultants-industry-leading-approach-to-software-testing/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:58:48 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22249 Inside QA Consultants’ Industry Leading Approach to Software Testing Our Ambitious Goal We knew developing the Best Software Testing Team in the world is an ambitious goal.  To achieve this, we needed to change the way we worked, restructuring our team and giving clients the best combination of skills, experience, and efficiency.  So far, the […]

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]]> Becoming the Best Testing Management Team in the Industry https://qaconsultants.com/blog/becoming-the-best-testing-management-team-in-the-industry/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:48:39 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22130 Becoming the Best Testing Management Team in the Industry We look forward to paving the way forward in this industry and providing our clients with best-in-class solutions and services. Our Journey The Testing Management Team of the Year award is the culmination of a journey that began two years ago, when we set our sights […]

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]]> Black Friday Readiness Guide https://qaconsultants.com/blog/black-friday-guide/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:00:32 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22114 Black Friday Guide – Three tips to prepare your e-commerce site for a successful Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and ensure less downtime and greater conversion rates The responsiveness of your e-commerce site has a direct effect on conversion rates. A shopper who gets frustrated during their visit will abandon your site for another. It […]

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]]> LastPass Password Manager Security Breach https://qaconsultants.com/blog/lastpass-password-manager-security-breach/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:49:54 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=22022 As a business that relies on this service, should you be concerned? Take any actions? Last week, it was reported that LastPass, a popular password manager service company for over 33 million people and 100,000 businesses (according to their website) had a security breach. LastPass said a threat actor gained unauthorized access through a single […]

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]]> Q&A with Ahasanun Nessa, Senior Scientist at QA Consultants in celebration of International Women in Engineering Day!  https://qaconsultants.com/blog/international-women-in-engineering-day/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:48:23 +0000 https://qaconsultants.com/?p=21954 We had the wonderful opportunity to interview QA Consultants’ very own Ahasanun Nessa who is our Senior Applied Scientist on her journey of being a woman in engineering. International Women in Engineering Day is an international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available. It celebrates […]

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