The trend of outsourcing software testing, particularly to offshore companies, has gained momentum in recent years and it’s for good reason – substantial cost savings. Indeed, a 2023 study by Zippia revealed that 59% of respondents view outsourcing as a cost-effective solution. This advantage is largely attributed to the lower labor costs found in notable…
The need for stringent quality control in software development is undeniable since software defects can disrupt interconnected systems and trigger major malfunctions, leading to significant financial losses and damaging a brand’s reputation. Consider high-profile incidents such as Nissan’s recall of over 1 million vehicles due to a fault in airbag sensor software or the software…
Agile software development adopts an incremental approach to building software, and agile testing methodology follows suit by incrementally testing features as they are developed. Despite agile’s widespread adoption—reportedly used by 71% of companies globally—many organizations, especially those in regulated industries needing formal documentation and traceability, still rely on waterfall or hybrid development models. Meanwhile, some…
Cybersecurity is the art of safeguarding networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or misuse, ensuring information remains confidential, intact, and accessible. While cybersecurity isn’t a new concept, it’s on the cusp of significant changes in 2024. Cyber threats are not only increasing in frequency but also growing more sophisticated, fueled by the widespread adoption…
Understanding your strengths, vulnerabilities, and where your team should allocate time is crucial in the realm of cybersecurity. However, determining these factors and prioritizing tasks can be challenging. So, conducting penetration testing is a highly effective approach to gaining clarity. Penetration testing is a solid basis for any security team. It excels at pinpointing what…
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, application testing & quality assurance stands as crucial pillars for the success of any software product. This article delves into the fundamentals of application testing, including its definition, various testing types, and how to test a software application. We aim to provide a comprehensive guide that will assist you…
Pretend that you wake up and find out your bank account emptied, your social media accounts compromised, and your personal information exposed on the dark web. Sadly, this nightmare unfolds for countless persons each year due to cyberattacks. But what if there was a way to thwart these attacks before they even occur? That’s when…
Non functional testing and functional testing are both vital to ensure that your product operates as intended. Non functional testing examines aspects that go beyond functionality. It guarantees a superior level of product quality, performance, and usability, which can improve user satisfaction. Within this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive definition of non functional…
Black box testing is a popular software testing methodology. It mainly focuses on the input and output of software applications and doesn’t care about the internal code structure of the software. In this blog, LQA will give you a fundamental guide to black box testing, covering its mechanism, types, techniques, process, and differences from white…
In today’s ever-evolving software development landscape, functional testing is critical to ensuring that software satisfies its intended specifications and functions seamlessly. Beyond only finding bugs, functional testing examines how well each component works together to contribute to the overall success of the application. In this article, we will guide you through the comprehensive exploration of…