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Your Partner in Quality Assurance and Testing Services for Custom Software Development
At QAT Global, we understand the critical role that quality assurance and testing play in the success of custom software development projects. Our team of experienced professionals are equipped to provide comprehensive testing services tailored to your specific needs. With our commitment to delivering reliable, robust, and user-centric software solutions, you can trust us to elevate the quality of your custom software development projects.
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Ensuring Software Quality and Usability with Quality Assurance and Testing Services
Software defects have a direct, negative impact on profitability. Even a small number of defects can have a catastrophic impact on a business, its customers, and its partners. Plus, QA and software testing can make or break go-live schedules and user adoption of new technologies. Leaders must rely on proven testing processes and technologies to increase efficiency and precision while reducing risk, costs, and cycle times.
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To achieve the highest levels of quality assurance, QAT Global brings together the strongest testing expertise, processes, technology, and people to deliver testing solutions your can trust. We started by recruiting top software engineers with a passion for testing and then providing them with QA-specific best practices training and a supportive environment so they can be their very best. The results speak for themselves.
QAT Global adopts a strategic approach to quality management, helping to win more business agility and, at the same time, reducing costs and business and technical risks. We work with your company to ensure that IT investments are optimized. The goal is to integrate new approaches to dealing with quality from the point of view of a business.
QAT Global specializes in high-value-added software testing and even Agile-aligned app testing to support faster timeframes. Now you can have a flexible partner that can meet your business needs and deliver the quality your end-users expect.
Why QAT Global for Your QA & Testing Services
QAT Global offers testing for a single application or your entire IT system. Our testing services combine your in-house capabilities with our specialized testing expertise to offer a range of benefits that make us the ideal choice for your QA and testing needs.
Our best practices further enhance our value proposition:
Our Process
Acceptance Criteria and Bug Threshold Services
Setting the Bar for Software Success with Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance criteria define the boundaries of user stories, ensure functionality meets user needs, and confirm completion. Software development projects succeed or fail based on the ability of a development team to meet their clients’ documented and perceived acceptance criteria. QAT Global’s Acceptance Criteria and Bug Threshold Services help define system behavior, ensure expected features, gauge work requirements, and guide development and QA testing. By incorporating acceptance criteria into requirements documentation, projects are more likely to succeed with higher customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and cost control.
Good acceptance criteria encompass functional requirements, usability measures, performance expectations, error handling protocols, and stress testing thresholds. Our services help establish the foundation for successful software development projects.
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Bug Thresholds: Balancing Bug Fixing Priorities for Successful Software Deployment
A software bug is an error, flaw, failure, or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result or behave in unintended ways. Bug thresholds play a crucial role in software development, allowing teams to determine the severity and priority of bugs. It is common practice for software to be released with known bugs that are considered “non-critical” as defined by the project owners and developers. While software products may, by definition, contain any number of unknown bugs, measurements during testing can provide an estimate of the number of likely bugs remaining. This becomes more reliable the longer a product is tested and developed. Decisions on whether to fix a bug depend on factors such as project deadlines, cost, impact on the software, and future releases.
Our Agile team leads help you triage bugs to effectively identify which ones could present a risk to a project’s successful deployment and those that don’t need further attention. Using statistical data, test engineers keep projects focused on the intended outcome and do not waste time or budget chasing outliers that do not impact project outcomes.
Automation Testing
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Putting Automation to Work to Check for Problems
Every time your software code is modified, it needs to be tested to ensure quality. As your codebase grows and you add new functionality, manual testing becomes inefficient and costly. Automated testing uses software to test software, making it the most appropriate type of testing when a product changes often but has large functionality.
Automated testing starts by writing a program that simulates thousands of executed commands in the same order. Each time your software doesn’t perform to your specifications, the program records the exact command that caused the anomaly. Once you correct the problem in the codebase, you run the very same set of commands to verify that your fix was successful.
Test automation is not the answer to all of your software testing challenges. However, test automation services have become an important part of most testing strategies.
While automating the functional testing of your projects, we are committed to:
- Estimate efforts required for the introduction of test automation
- Develop or recommend the use of a ready framework
- Develop automated test scripts for the selected tool
- Design test data and prepare a reference database
- Implement a process to run automated tests, upgrade automated test scripts, and analyze results
- Train your experts to use and support automation scripts
We believe that selecting the right tool for automated test scripts, test tool implementation methodology, test automation design approach, and test automation project methodology are key factors in ensuring the success of test automation projects. Automation engineers at QAT Global have expertise in various tools, including, Selenium (C/C++, C#, .NET, Java, Visual Basic, Python, and PHP.), Borland SilkTest, HP UFT/QTP, Rational Functional Tester, Monkeytalk, Robotium, Rational Robot, Telerik Test Studio.
Why Automated Testing?
Automated testing is a valuable tool for organizations developing apps across various platforms, including web, mobile, and enterprise desktop. It is particularly beneficial for extensive testing efforts and multiple testing cycles. By supplementing manual testing, automated testing provides fast and objective insights, leading to cost reductions of up to 40% and test time reductions of up to 20%.
While automation is highly beneficial, human interaction remains essential. QAT Global recognizes the importance of both automation and human involvement. If automation is deemed advantageous for your project, our automation engineers will assess the cost and benefits, incorporating automation into your Test Plan and Proposal.
Test Automation Benefits
- Reduced development times due to increased testing speed
- A reusable library of test assets that can be quickly executed
- Improved efficiency, shorter test cycles, and increased test coverage by automating repetitive tests
- Increased software quality
- Optimized resource usage
Functional Testing Services for Flawless Software Performance
To guarantee the success of your application, it is crucial to conduct thorough functional testing. QAT Global understands the significant investment made in software development and the detrimental impact of releasing a flawed application. Even the most well-designed software can fail if it contains bugs.
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Through our Functional Testing Services, we ensure that your application is thoroughly tested for all possible scenarios. By identifying and resolving issues, we prevent undesired results, provide an exceptional user experience, and seize opportunities. Neglecting functional testing can lead users to explore alternative options readily accessible with a simple tap, swipe, or click.
When it comes to software testing, a “fresh pair of eyes” plays a crucial role in uncovering defects in functionality. Developers strive to test their code and the application during development, but their close familiarity with the product often leads to assumptions and acceptance of quirks that end-users would not tolerate. At QAT Global, our independent software testers offer a clean, objective approach to testing. They bring a fresh perspective and employ testing methodologies that your developers may not utilize. The outcome? Well-described defects that enable your developers to refine your software, website, or mobile application to perfection.
Functional testing is one of the most powerful testing approaches to reduce defects found in later stages significantly.
- The objective of functional testing is to measure the quality of the business components of the system.
- Functional testing can be an overwhelming task for teams with little experience.
- To ensure success, the scope of the testing effort must be well-defined.
Functional testing requires well-formed functional requirements, from which the testers can create definitive test cases. Functional tests validate and verify that the developed system behaves according to the client/business specifications. Verifying that each component responds correctly to all conditions that may result from incoming events or data.
Functional testing is a critical success factor in the process of software quality assurance.
QAT Global is here to support you in pursuit of perfection and higher ROI. Our fully customizable functional testing services are ready to meet any and all challenging end-user requirements and timelines.
Engage QAT Global from the beginning. Testing and QA should be tightly coupled with your development process, irrespective of the process you are following. Our resources blend in with various development processes, be it traditional, incremental, or agile. Our test professionals combine the balance of functional testing best practices and test flexibility to tailor an optimal test strategy for every client’s situation.
QAT Global provides:
- Testing professionals with proven expertise in test strategy, planning, and test execution techniques
- Testing professionals with experience across a variety of technologies and testing tools (both commercial and Open Source)
- Tailored testing approaches and processes to meet a wide range of development methodologies
Our approach starts with exploratory testing, where our team gets to know your application. Based on their experience, they get methodical, develop a scenario matrix, and execute all possible test cases to assess application quality. This involves testing every function of software separately and all functions together.
QAT Global also offers manual testing services to ensure that software meets specifications and meets a high-quality functional accessibility level.
Manual Testing Services – Ensuring Software Quality Through Human Expertise
Manual testing involves the meticulous examination of software products by experienced testing professionals without relying on automated tools or scripts. This oldest and most stringent form of testing aims to ensure a good user experience by simulating end-user interactions and uncovering unexpected behaviors or bugs. Manual testing adapts easily to changes and new challenges, allowing testers to quickly detect defect patterns and differentiate them from minor deviations.
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While automated testing is valuable for repetitive tests and code stability, manual testing remains indispensable. At QAT Global, we approach manual testing as an interactive and exploratory process. We establish a testing strategy, develop a comprehensive test plan, and create detailed test cases to ensure thorough coverage of all application features. Our testers assume the role of end-users, meticulously exploring the software to identify defects and provide insights on achieving efficient, business-oriented solutions.
Manual testing encompasses various stages, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing. It excels in User Interface Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Usability Testing, Error Handling Testing, Installation Testing, and Security Testing. While automation testing has its merits, manual testing remains an essential component of the software development lifecycle, delivering invaluable human expertise to ensure software quality and meet user expectations.
Offshore Your Manual Testing
Our testing team works partially from our offshore development offices in Costa Rica and Brazil to provide you with exceptional value and quality. Our offshore manual testing teams understand that effective testing is the key to a quality application and works to develop robust test cases. We also adhere to the best industry standards for the protection of Intellectual property. Our manual testing team offers in-depth documentation and error reporting like no automation ever could. QAT Global aims to establish long-term business relationships with all its clients. We have established a name for ourselves by offering reliable and cost-effective software testing and development services.
QAT Global offers you a perfect balance between manual and automated testing, depending on the complexity and volume of the project.
Advantages of Manual Testing
- Detailed analysis of the program
- A better understanding of the functionality
- Identification of non-testable requirements
- Recording of possible defects
- Better GUI testing
- Better usability testing
- Free of machine defects
Agile Testing Services – Accelerating Software Delivery with Collaborative Testing
Agile Testing Services embrace the principles of Agile software development, integrating testing throughout the development process to achieve faster and more efficient software delivery. Unlike traditional approaches where testing is a separate phase, Agile testing involves cross-functional Agile teams where testers contribute their specialized expertise. This collaborative approach ensures that business objectives, software usability, quality, and timelines are met effectively.
In Agile testing, testing occurs in real time alongside coding, allowing testers to actively collaborate with the development team. By identifying issues early on, testers can provide actionable feedback and transform them into executable specifications that guide the coding process. Testing and coding are performed incrementally and iteratively, gradually building up each feature until it reaches the desired level of value for production release.
Adopting Agile methodologies and Agile testing practices enables businesses to grow rapidly and maintain a competitive edge. With Agile Testing Services, you can expect unbiased feedback delivered clearly, actionable information, and a seamless integration of testing within the software development process. By working together, the Agile team ensures sustainable pace, enhances collaboration, and delivers high-quality software that meets customer needs and expectations.
Our Approach
Establishing agile testing processes is our expertise. Our testers understand speed, feature stories, and Agile test design. At QAT Global, we advance with the industry’s latest methodologies and have a proven agile testing methodology. Short QA cycles in Agile development can be challenging for a QA team to release on schedule. You need never miss another deadline. Instead, you can reap the benefits of our skilled and experienced software testers. We offer Agile testing onsite, onshore, or in our Brazil offshore offices, allowing you to take advantage of QA testing in whatever model fits your needs best.
Quality Assurance for Software Success
Boost your QA Software Testing Effort
Boost your QA software testing effort for an immediate project or economically expand your long-term capability with experienced QA software testers. We can provide the manual testing resources you need, from individual testers to dedicated teams, for every testing phase, including the maintenance of your application.
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You can benefit from the use of our offshore QA services when:
- an independent audit of the software development services of the present offshore service provider is required
- technical support (including its cost) of a completed project becomes a challenge
- product quality enhancements are needed to increase overall business profitability
- an onsite/nearshore software development process requires a dedicated offshore QA team
- access to a unique experience, specific testing platforms, and software becomes one of your goals
Our staff includes QA engineers trained in software development and computer science, giving us the ability to undertake testing projects that require specialized skills such as API testing, database testing, and load/performance testing.
Testing Services for Existing Development Teams
Why Outsource Testing for Existing Development Teams?
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QAT Global offers testing services for existing development teams, providing a solution to the challenge of achieving flawless software products. We understand that success requires a product that works perfectly, and we aim to help you achieve that dream by taking care of the tedious software testing and quality assurance process.
Our team of top-tier testers brings a fresh perspective to the table, allowing them to uncover defects in functionality that might be overlooked by developers who are closely familiar with the product. Even internal testing teams, who are deeply involved in the development lifecycle or perform multiple roles on the team, can fall into the trap of making assumptions and accepting quirks that end users would not.
By outsourcing your testing to our independent software testers, you not only benefit from a clean and objective approach, but also from testing methodologies that your internal development team may not utilize. This leads to the identification of well-described defects that your developers can use to improve your software, website, or mobile application.
The advantages of using our testing services are numerous. Firstly, you gain better solutions and increased control over the process, resulting in higher productivity for your existing development teams and more successful releases. Additionally, outsourcing the testing process to a specialized service provider is a cost-effective solution, allowing you to save hundreds of thousands of dollars that would otherwise be spent on building and maintaining a large internal testing team and processes.
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This engagement model and the agility to adapt and relate our testing strategies to your business goals is what makes us a strong partner.
