QA & Testing Automation
What is QA & Testing Automation?
Quality Assurance (QA) and Testing Automation are crucial components of software development aimed at ensuring the quality and reliability of software products.
Quality Assurance (QA):
- QA involves the entire process of defining and implementing methodologies, standards, and procedures to ensure that software products meet specified requirements and standards.
- It is a proactive approach that focuses on preventing defects rather than detecting them after the product is developed.
- QA activities include requirement analysis, test planning, test execution, and defect tracking. It also involves ensuring that development processes adhere to best practices and standards.
Automation Testing
Testing Automation:
- Testing automation involves using specialized tools and scripts to automate the execution of test cases and the comparison of actual outcomes with expected outcomes.
- Automation is particularly useful for repetitive tasks such as regression testing, where changes in the software need to be tested against previously established functionality.
- Test automation aims to increase efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and improve accuracy by eliminating manual intervention in the testing process.
- Common types of automated testing include unit testing, functional testing, integration testing, and performance testing.
