What is software testing, really?
What is software testing? From challenging assumptions to static analysis, testing spans the entire SDLC — learn why it’s more than “just a step.”
Quality Assurance
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A beginner's guide to ad hoc testing
Maximize software quality with ad hoc testing, a creative, informal method that complements structured tests to find unexpected bugs quickly.
What are feature flags and when should they be used?
Learn about the purpose and benefits of feature flags, how to implement them, and how we use them at Qase.
3 paradigms of managing testing tasks: push, pull, and full autonomy
An exploration of three software testing approaches: push, pull, and full autonomy. Plus, a look at how we use the full autonomy method at Qase.
Interesting software testing terms and how they got their names
Where do all these interesting software testing terms come from? Explore the origin stories of common terms such as monkey testing, patches, dogfooding, and more.
What is a hotfix?: benefits, drawbacks, and when to use them
Discover the essentials of hotfixes in software including their history, differences from coldfixes and bugfixes, and how to apply them effectively.
Processes can be buggy, too. Learn to look beyond the code.
If you want to improve quality, start by looking for "bugs" in your QA processes.
QA myth busting: more testing means better quality
To achieve higher quality, you need more testing, right? Not necessarily. To bust this myth, let's explore what testing should actually aim to do.
Why is bug reporting so difficult?
A QA engineer uses an experience with her motorbike to explain why reporting a bug isn’t always straightforward, then offers advice on how to improve the process.
