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Building a Reliable Automation Testing Process in 2026

April 6, 2026 Reading time: 15 min

Reading Time: 11 minutesIf you are running a digital business in 2026, you’ve likely heard that automation is the secret to speed. But here is the frank truth: simply “having” automation isn’t enough. Many companies buy
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What Are QA Lead Responsibilities in 2026? How One Role Transforms Your Project

October 16, 2025 Reading time: 12 min

Reading Time: 9 minutesGrowth is painful. The transition from a small project with a tight-knit team to a large-scale enterprise requires strategic speed. In 2026, your customers won’t wait for you to figure out your next
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The Incredible Value of QA Consultants and When Do You Need Them

October 17, 2024 Reading time: 12 min

Reading Time: 8 minutesWe all want change sometimes. And wouldn’t it be perfect to have a person who knew exactly what you needed to make your life better? Well, people would probably have to spend months
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Outsourced Testing vs. Crowdsourced Testing: When and How to Use Either

September 12, 2024 Reading time: 18 min

Reading Time: 13 minutesWhy do you test your software? To find issues, advance quality, and improve user experience – all are valid answers. But testing isn’t just a product refinement tool. Software testing services can shrink
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Working with Dedicated QA Teams: Answering Your Whys & Hows

February 26, 2024 Reading time: 16 min

Reading Time: 11 minutesTesting is irreplaceable. And the way you approach it is everything. From the Therac-25 disaster to Boeing 737 Max crashes – you know that quality assurance can make or break your business. Hence,
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Nine Reasons Why You Need ISTQB-Certified Software Testers

February 1, 2024 Reading time: 12 min

Reading Time: 8 minutesRemember the sorting hat from Harry Potter? The ISTQB certification works in a similar way. It decides whether a person is worthy to join the ranks of legitimate QA experts. And Hogwarts ATSQA
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How to Improve Your QA Process & When To Do It

January 2, 2024 Reading time: 10 min

Reading Time: 7 minutesWe’re used to associating growth with acquiring something new. But for modern businesses, it’s more important to sort out what you have instead of rushing to new solutions. With a solid base, your
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How to Manage a QA Team: Concerns, Solutions, and Tips

March 31, 2023 Reading time: 10 min

Reading Time: 7 minutesWithin political unrest, growing recession, and environmental fluctuations, outsourcing has become an island of stability in the ocean of uncertainty. You can always rely on QA outsource to enrich testing expertise, speed up
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How to Choose a Software Tester? A Short Guide for Project Managers

September 30, 2021 Reading time: 11 min

Reading Time: 8 minutesApparently, you are looking for a software tester who can help out with the QA tasks on your project. And there’s a good chance that you don’t know where to start. Well, we
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Skills QA Engineers Should Have Now and in the Future

May 7, 2021 Reading time: 13 min

Reading Time: 9 minutesIt is natural to think about the future, especially during turbulent times. Digitalization that gathers pace globally leads to significant changes in the job market. As technology evolves, professions keep evolving with it.
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The Basics of Risk Management in QA Teams

April 29, 2021 Reading time: 5 min

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe concept of management is used in various contexts due to the many aspects it can regard. In the IT field, risk management is one of the basic terms that should be familiar
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What Is The Role of a Business Analyst in Quality Assurance?

February 18, 2021 Reading time: 8 min

Reading Time: 7 minutesThough QA business analysis is very significant for a company’s advancement on the market, people tend to confuse it with market analysis, UX research, data analysis – probably, with all other analytical activities.
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15 Common QA Job Interview Questions

January 8, 2021 Reading time: 7 min

Reading Time: 6 minutesThis post is co-authored with Olha Hladka, a QA Engineer at QA Madness. Interviewing for a QA job position is always a two-step process. At first, an HR specialist checks whether your profile
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Job Grades in QA: What are the Common Roles, Skills, and Responsibilities in 2026?

December 18, 2020 Reading time: 10 min

Reading Time: 8 minutesThis post is co-authored with Olha Hladka, a former QA Engineer at QA Madness. There are some subjects in the QA world, an approach to which can vary from company to company. Specialists’
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What Is the Role of a QA Engineer In the Team?

December 3, 2020 Reading time: 6 min

Reading Time: 5 minutesThis post is co-authored with Olha Hladka, a QA Engineer at QA Madness. Today, we’d like to share some thoughts on the role of a QA Engineer in the team. It seems to
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How to Become a Test Automation Engineer

October 15, 2020 Reading time: 5 min

Reading Time: 4 minutesSo, you are a QA engineer and targeting your goal to become a test automation specialist. The good news is you have already covered half of the journey towards becoming a professional in
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How to Become a Mobile QA Specialist

August 13, 2020 Reading time: 6 min

Reading Time: 5 minutesBehind every good app on your smartphone, there is a hard-working tech team of software developers and engineers. This person is the first to thoroughly check app features, performance capabilities, and graphic interface
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Strategic Outsourcing: Top Tips to Ensure Outsourced Software Testing Brings Value for Business

March 5, 2020 Reading time: 4 min

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the highly-technological world with lots of new software being released, it takes solid QA testing to ensure your applications remain competitive. With more and more businesses realizing it, the demand for QA
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