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Often, management of the companies that outsource QA services asks to analyze the time required for testing efforts. But this index is hard to predict, a range of aspects elude the measurement. Some of the companies prefer a science-driven approach in this regard rather than just making assumptions. And it does make sense, management views software testing as a valuable investment, so they tend to fit the deadline, be aware of the costs & benefits testing brings. Factors influencing time estimation The guesses at the testing length only help to build an idea of the approximate time required. Once you hire a QA engineer, deadline uncertainty goes over the edge, the schedule is re-estimated. Once the QA engineer runs the tests and detects serious failures, the rate of a bug influences their further strategy. If the defect is marked as severe, that means a QA specialist would rerun the tests, sometimes more than once. The following factors always modify the relevant time-es...

The dynamic world of eCommerce is full of the events shaping the industry today and the future direction of its growth. Adobe acquisition of Magento triggered several subjects for debate. One of the questions is an appropriate choice of a platform to migrate. Some owners of small and medium stores consider migrating to the platforms concentrated on the same business size and anticipate Magento to focus merely on enterprise edition. Shopware is one among the industry competitors becoming a popular option to migrate. We will discuss the factors to encounter when choosing between Magento 2 and Shopware. Type of Business Even though Magento is flexible in providing small, mid-size, and enterprise business solutions, Adobe might change the direction of Magento services. The point is that Adobe is an enterprise-driven business, so chances are Magento goes the same path. This is the reason why some of the newly introduced features and tech support might not overlap with small and medium bus...

QA Madness is excited to announce that we have been ranked by Clutch as one of the top developers in the world, with a focus on companies that specialize in software testing. Clutch is a B2B ratings and reviews site based in Washington. They use market research and reviews of a company’s work to rank businesses in categories according to their service focus and location. We are ranked by them as one of the leading software testing companies. We are an independent software testing company that was created by skilled pros who are in love with their work and want to improve the quality not only of the software they test but the quality of the testing services in general. We’re experts in eCommerce, web, mobile application, and game testing. Our QA engineers use the most relevant and effective tools that help to ensure the quality of any software product. One of the most important factors that Clutch takes into consideration is the in-depth feedback it collects from the pa...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. When you come up with a product that needs testing, the goal to find the right QA engineer might become a challenge. Traditional software testing process is often misunderstood while the “QA persona” remains mysterious. That`s why the choice of QA specialist is merely not obvious, as the list of competencies differs. Why is that so complicated? Since a dynamic IT area involves the projects of different complexity and requirements, there are no universal means to find a specialist. But don`t get frustrated. Our team decided to collect the set of skills required for manual QA, automation engineer, and QA lead. The recommendations will not set precise requirements for each, yet they might become a useful background for your further search. When to hire Manual QA Let`s make it simple: manual...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Probably, life has been much easier at times, when “coding” meant software development. Today, we realize that tech progress is unstoppable. Big data systems require architects, analysts, developers, QA engineers work together to deliver custom code for us, the software users. The approach to website development has become complex and enterprise-driving with a variety of models to efficiently build the process. We will recover in memory two most popular methodologies and show the way software testing integrates. Waterfall The oldest of the models and the best-known. It is the sequence of stages: the output of the first stage serves as input for the next. Meaning the phases don`t overlap, the next step begins only if the previous is ready. This is how software development cycle l...

We see no point in debating the topic, just treat it like product development, define your goals, establish website quality assurance strategy, and measure your progress. The area of web design & development is getting to the point where it has become almost impossible to keep up with endless device versions hitting the market. And the tendency evolves. As a result, creating a separate website version for each resolution is not always possible. But ideas are shaping along with the technology growth. Responsive Web Design No need to lose visitors from a mobile device for the sake of PC users as long as responsive design exists. This type refers to the graphical user interface that smoothly adjusts to different screen resolutions. But the key feature of a responsive website is its versatility. With the ability to respond to screen size changes, the interface adjusts the placement of design elements to optimally fill the space. In fact, this is one single layout that automaticall...

Bain`s latest research has brought a lot of insights on the way IoT might change the businesses in the nearest future. The study predicts the combined markets in the field will reach $520Bn in 2021. Besides, data analytics will be the fastest developing sector of IoT, as per the research. That means system integration, connectors, consumer devices, network, data center are the key areas IoT market is going to focus on. Since the IoT is that promising, software testing is one of the ways to ensure high quality and make all these predictions come true. But first, what to expect from IoT in the nearest few years? Cloud Solutions Bain sees cloud services as the most influential IoT provider. The research finds cloud providers might lower the barriers of IoT adoption making use cases easier to try and simpler to implement. Therefore, we might see the enterprises and industrial companies embracing cloud solutions for the sake of quicker product release and cost-efficiency. Wide...

The article is created in partnership with Clutch.co editorial team. In any industry, a lot of thought goes into how people are going to interact with your product. It can be a great source of insight for your users. In the technology field, the user interface (UI) has long become the means of building our interaction with the digital world. It can be as simple as the dials on your car radio or as complex as the display, keyboard, mouse, and software on your computer. User Interface design not only defines the way people communicate with an application or website but also the quality of experience they get. The entire UX/UI design industry was created to develop ways to make these interactions better and more aesthetically pleasing to the users. Since UI testing services have become integral throughout development process, a manual QA testing services company analyzes an application from the user’s point of view. That`s why we`ve decided to share key points to keep an eye o...

Read how 5G technology may change business 1G brought us communication. 2G enabled texting. 3G united talking, texting, and data. 4G is a faster version of 3G. In 2019, we`ll see the launch of 5G. It has received a lot of hype in the media field, especially about the way it might change the industries. Our team decided to join those who research the topic, share the insights of 5G pros and cons, and explain what`s in it for businesses. What is 5G? Ericsson, a company engaged in 5G infrastructure research, estimates: there will be over 1.5 billion of people connected to the network by 2024. But 5G mobile technology is not just speedy downloads. With the new network come fast connectivity, remote device control (IoT), low latency, and all-around coverage that supports smart vehicles and ensures smooth traffic flow. Real-time performance becomes critical for 5G wireless technology. Since it is a promising means for heavy machinery remote control, it maintains workers` safety and makes ...