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December 5, 2019 Software Testing and QA Mike Stark

QA On Demand: Why You Need It

Many software development teams face the challenge of insufficient QA on demand. For example, though many companies have in-house QA resources in place, not nearly enough are equipped to tackle QA spikes right before each release cycle. “Borrowing” resources from other in-house departments also come with several drawbacks. A risk of load spikes is one […]

December 3, 2019 Mobile Testing William Miller

Avoid Sales Disasters: Always Test Mobile Apps on Real Devices

New mobile apps are developed daily. The differentiators between apps are often minuscule. What typically sets them apart are functionality and usability. Unfortunately, when there is a push to get a product out the door quickly, quality assurance may be overlooked. For example, QA testing might be done on simulators or emulators or conducted on […]

November 28, 2019 Development, Game Testing William Miller

Gaming Intelligence and the Power of Video Games

Video games have changed the world, not only as a cultural movement but also as a technological marvel. In the early days of computer science, a group of college students at MIT designed one of the most influential games ever created called Spacewar! Developed in 1961 on the most advanced hardware for its time, Spacewar! […]

November 25, 2019 Compatibility Testing Mike Stark

What is Software Compatibility Testing?

When most people think of “compatibility”, they’re not thinking about computer software programs. But they honestly should be! Some types of compatibility have nothing to do with how people or animals get along. Software compatibility testing, for example, helps determine whether or not a software program or application is capable of working on different environments, […]

November 21, 2019 Load Testing, Web Application Testing William Miller

Four Reasons to Start Load Testing for Better Website Performance

Load testing helps determine website performance under both expected and peak traffic times. It involves scaling up to a large number of simultaneous users to see how many users and transactions a site can handle without substantially slowing down or crashing. Yet, most companies fail to perform load testing on a regular basis. Here are […]

November 18, 2019 Web Application Testing William Miller

Why Website Maintenance is Important

Most companies know they need a website but often launch their site once never to return again. However, failure to conduct regular website maintenance can have dire consequences for both sales and the business as a whole. If a company’s website isn’t successful, the business could lose valuable customers and risk a hit to their […]

November 14, 2019 E-Commerce Testing William Miller

E-Commerce Versus Brick-and-Mortar; A Seismic Shifts in Retail

As more and more brick-and-mortar stores close their doors, e-commerce giants like Amazon continue to expand. Amazon stock is now worth almost $2,000 per share (a growth of over 29 percent so far during 2019) and their ever-expanding employee base proves there are no signs of stopping. The point? E-Commerce is Changing the Retail Landscape […]

November 10, 2019 Software Testing and QA William Miller

How to Predetermine the Scope of Software Testing

Congratulations on your new software product. You’ve worked hard to build the perfect program or application and are eager to share it with your audience. But before you do, it’s essential to have your software tested to ensure security, functionality, and optimum user experience. By this, we don’t mean putzing around the application looking for […]

November 7, 2019 IoT William Miller

How IoT is Changing Software Testing

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how we do practically everything. Devices that never had the ability to communicate with you or other devices now can. Everything from your refrigerator to house alarm to even your car can gather information on what’s going on and report that back to other systems. However, though IoT […]

November 4, 2019 E-Commerce Testing William Miller

Avoid the Holiday Blues: Test Your E-Commerce Website to Prevent Lost Orders

The holiday season – from Black Friday through the day after Christmas – is when many retailers make most of their profits for the entire year. Yet, one of their major assets – their e-commerce website – may cost them more profit than they realize if it’s not properly tested. Not Testing an E-Commerce Website […]

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