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December 23, 2019 Software Testing and QA William Miller

Top 4 Reasons to Test Software Before Launch

Most companies know there are reasons to test software, but not all of them are ready to put the money or the effort into professional software testing. Nevertheless, there are real benefits to software testing pre-launch. Here are the top five reasons to test software before releasing it to the public. To Know Your Maximum […]

December 19, 2019 Regression Testing, Software Testing and QA William Miller

What is the Purpose of Regression Testing?

Regression testing is a type of software test that helps ensure that changes in software code won’t cause functionality defects. Essentially, flagging functionality errors that show up after code changes is the purpose of regression testing. Many organizations verify critical functionality once and then assume it continues to work unless they intentionally modify it. However, […]

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 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 11, 2019 Uncategorized William Miller

Software Testing Misconceptions That Must Be Dispelled

Software developers and maintenance teams don’t always understand quality assurance and testing. Software testing misconceptions often lead to antagonistic relationships between the two groups: The former wants to get the project out the door as quickly as possible, but the latter often “slows down” the process with testing for issues and vulnerabilities. It’s time to […]

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 […]

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