Test

Software testing is the process of validating whether software functions correctly, meets requirements, and is free of critical defects. This involves a wide range of testing types, from functional to performance testing.

QA (Quality Assurance) focuses on optimizing the entire development process, while software testing is a part of it that specifically targets the validation of software functionality.

NetRom applies a variety of methods, including:

– Black box & white box testing
– Agile testing
– Exploratory testing
– CI/CD-integrated testing
– Load and usability testing

At NetRom Software, we combine in-depth QA expertise with a pragmatic approach and modern AI tools. This enables us to guarantee software quality at every level of the development process. 

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No. While both aim to deliver high-quality software, they differ in scope. Software testing focuses solely on identifying bugs and defects through various testing methods. QA services, on the other hand, encompass a broader range of activities:

– Software testing: As mentioned above, remains a critical component.
– Process improvement: Identifying and optimizing the entire development process to minimize future issues.
– Risk management: Proactively identifying and mitigating potential problems before they become costly bugs.
– Standards and best practices: Ensuring the development team adheres to industry standards and best practices, leading to higher quality software.

Software testing and QA services together form an umbrella that covers testing as well as other activities aimed at preventing issues and improving the overall software development process.

NetRom follows a carefully designed QA workflow to guarantee the quality of the software it delivers. This QA workflow is based on several core principles, outlined below, to clarify both the rationale behind it and the practical step-by-step approach it represents.

1. QA members must be aware of the project status (client requirements, development phase, project priorities, releases, task planning, QA task planning, etc.). This awareness ensures better understanding and focus in their work.

2. All QA members must work according to a plan. They are expected to actively participate in QA task planning to be prepared for upcoming test sessions. This leads to greater efficiency in their work.

3. QA members should maintain written documentation (e.g., “QA Project Monitor”) to ensure clear visibility of the project’s QA status at any given time. This benefits their own activity as well as that of the PM and other levels of management.

4. It is valuable to keep a complete inventory of the project’s QA history for easy identification of any issues following a client release or other quality concerns (test request forms, test reports, QA monitors/tasks, etc.).

5. A formal workflow must be established for all tasks carried out by QA members, applicable across all projects. This improves communication within the project team and increases overall work efficiency.

6. The QA project process is managed by the PM in collaboration with QA members. Project-specific QA tasks are carried out by the QA team.

7. NetRom’s QA process and procedures are designed to:

– Ensure consistency in the general QA approach across project teams;
– Guarantee visibility of the QA process for all projects, enabling knowledge sharing across project teams and within the QA department;
– Achieve higher project quality through the continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance process.

There are many types of tools and frameworks available for software and QA testing. Some of the most commonly used ones that we also implement include:

– Selenium: A framework for automating web browser interactions and creating automated tests for web applications.
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JUnit: A testing framework for Java applications that provides annotations and assertion methods for writing and running unit tests.

– Cucumber: A BDD (Behavior Driven Development) tool that allows you to create human-readable test cases.

– LoadRunner: A performance testing tool that simulates various user loads to evaluate performance and scalability.

Check out our technology overview for a complete list of the tools and frameworks we use for QA and software testing.