Software QA Process

Quality assurance (QA) is crucial for ensuring that software products are reliable, efficient, and user-friendly. The software QA process involves a range of methodologies, standards, technologies, and tools, as well as different types of testing. With over 30 years in the IT industry, SaM Solutions has proven experience in quality management and can organize a seamless quality assurance process for your business.

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Why SaM Solutions

Having decades of experience and hundreds of successful projects under our belt, SaM Solutions can become your trusted QA partner that will help you gain a competitive edge with bug-free software.

1993

the year we started accumulating our QA expertise.

80+

QA specialists on board.

1000+

first-rate projects implemented across multiple fields.

An international QA service provider with a geographical footprint covering the EU and US.

Focus on high-quality results, transparent processes, and value for customers.

Benefits of a QA Process Set Up by SaM Solutions

Setting up a reliable software QA and testing process requires much dedication and resources. The experts at SaM Solutions will make sure that the final results of QA will pay off your initial investments.

Few to no issues

The primary goal of our QA activities is to prevent defects in software before it is released to end users. Thorough planning, engineering best practices, and rigorous testing guarantee that your product is error-free and functions as expected.

Saved time and money

By detecting and fixing issues early in the software development life cycle, we avoid costly rework and rollout delays. This way, you eliminate unnecessary expenses and release your software in accordance with the initial schedule.

Enhanced reach and customer satisfaction

SaM Solutions delivers software that meets user expectations and easily resonates with a large audience. What’s more, we ensure a seamless user experience that boosts customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Regulation compliance

In many industries (banking, healthcare, government, etc.), software has to adhere to certain regulations and standards. At SaM Solutions, we use QA to make software fully compliant with the necessary industry guidelines.

Continuous growth

Through collecting and analyzing data on bugs and errors, our QA team can iteratively pinpoint areas for software growth and proactively improve the quality of your product or solution.

Improved company reputation

High-quality software is essential for maintaining a positive company reputation. By opting for quality results with SaM Solutions, you get more business opportunities and revenue growth.

At SaM Solutions, we have a team of experienced QA professionals who are well-versed in the latest technologies and tools. We help you deliver software of the highest quality and achieve all your business goals.

Factors impacting the cost of a qa process

QA software licenses

Complexity of the testing strategy

QA team size

Infrastructure costs

Project timeline

Specific compliance requirements

Hear from the experts

You can’t underestimate the significance of a well-organized QA process. This crucial aspect of software development guarantees that the final product meets the required quality standards and provides an optimal user experience. Moreover, it enhances team productivity and efficiency by preventing numerous errors from occurring, which saves valuable time and resources.

Siarhei Nestsiarenka

Head of Quality Assurance at SaM Solutions

What is a software qa process, and why is it important?

Issue prevention

QA is a proactive approach that helps to prevent issues or address them as early as possible, which minimizes reworks and helps avoid delays or additional expenses. QA guarantees that software products are free from defects before the rollout.

Advanced benchmarking

QA is a comprehensive, continuous, and consistent process, aimed at ensuring that software applications are created to meet the highest quality benchmarks. It encompasses the entire development life cycle, from requirement analysis to the final release.

Extensive quality management

QA is an umbrella term that involves various quality management activities. Setting quality standards, creating QA documentation, conducting audits, running tests, analyzing results, and training team members – all these processes are a part of QA.

Types of Testing SaM Solutions Offers

Functional testing

Unit testing
Integration testing
System testing
Acceptance testing

Non-functional testing

Performance testing services
Security testing services
Accessibility testing
Compatibility testing
Migration testing
Localization testing

Platform-specific testing

Automated testing

Functional testing
Non-functional testing

Standards Our QA Team Follows

Adhering to recognized international and industry quality standards is critical for many customers, who need to ensure software compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This is particularly relevant for healthcare, finance, and government organizations. As a software QA provider, SaM Solutions works according to the following standards that help us enhance credibility and build trust with clients.

QA Process at SaM Solutions: Step by Step

Check out the typical steps SaM Solutions follows to successfully implement quality assurance.

1. Auditing and analyzing initial project data

The initial step of organizing a QA process implies considering and estimating all the aspects within a project that may impact quality. We analyze software requirements and potential risks, define goals and objectives, outline the scope of work and set standards for the expected result.Note! We can evaluate your existing processes, identify weak points regarding quality assurance and improve them. In case you don’t have robust QA processes yet, we can establish everything from scratch.

2. Planning QA activities

Once the objectives and scope of work are defined, it’s time to develop a QA plan that outlines activities, timelines, roles, and responsibilities of team members. During this stage, we also decide on the appropriate testing tools, metrics, and team structure, make a testing plan and draft a schedule.

3. Organizing software testing

Based on the requirements, the QA team develops a list of test artifacts that cover all the aspects of your software. Then, we set up the test environment and execute tests, using automated tools and performing manual testing. If our team identifies issues, it reports them to the development team and provides detailed information on each bug. When defects are resolved, we repeat the tests to confirm the fix.

4. Continuous monitoring and improvement

We monitor the progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the QA plan by using metrics such as defect leakage.Based on the evaluation, we can identify areas for improvement and update the plan accordingly. The QA process is repeated iteratively, with each iteration improving the overall product quality.

QA Technologies We Use

Web testing

Selenium, Cypress, Protractor, Nightwatch, TestCafe

Unit testing

Mobile testing

Test automation

API testing

Performance testing

QA Team Composition

The composition and size of a QA team are determined by the project’s complexity and specific needs. In properly organized projects – like those at SaM Solutions – you can find the following roles:

QA Expert

Establishes quality standards, and specifications within an organization. Implements QA processes and monitors that project teams follow best practices to minimize defects. Records and analyzes statistical information to keep the corrective action plan effective.

Test Manager

Plans, monitors, and controls testing activities. Develops test strategy and creates test plans. Introduces corporate quality assurance procedures into projects. Measures and controls test progress, product quality status, and test results.

Test Lead

Guides and reviews the design, implementation, and execution of tests according to plans. Manages resources. Estimates activities. Reports on test progress, product quality status, and results.

Test Engineer

Creates test data and sets up a testing environment. Executes tests, identifies defects, and reports them to the development team for resolution.

Test Automation Engineer

Analyzes test artifacts and creates automated test scripts. Executes automated tests and reports results.

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