What is Quality Assurance (QA) Services?

What is Quality Assurance (QA) Services? Quality Assurance occupies an important place when speaking about creating software. Sometimes this term becomes misunderstood or misinterpreted. QA is confused with quality control and even simple testing in development, although being different processes.

Before we start talking about QA, let's state clearly what it means.

QA and software testing solutions - denoting

Quality Assurance denotes a wider notion in programming. This identifies an activity set covering each development stage, release & operation, i.e. activities at several software cycle stages undertaken to ensure required product quality levels.

When comparing Quality Assurance vs. QC, the latter contains actions carried out on products during the development process for obtaining information about its current state: product readiness, whether solutions meet requirements at specific time period, etc.

Software Testing has more differences from QA. This denotes QC technique including activities concerning planning test actions, designing tests, executing tests and analyzing received data. Mentioned steps obtain crucial significance when building robust solutions possessing maximum functionality and increased user experience.

QA in software development practices and processes is a learning process, when studying operational failures and finding methods to fix them; when examining what works right, determining circumstances, as well as how to increase performance with each new project.

QA and Testing Services Overview

Alfee company QA engineers offer a wide range of services aimed at controlling organization processes, even those not directly related to the product.

Company experts help clients interested in building a clear product Quality Assurance process, conducting an objective software assessment, quickly identify gaps, develop a strategy for optimizing business processes to ensure excellence at every SDLC stage.

Our QA team evaluates project current state, identifies issues, suggests possible solutions, once approved, implements and controls the process, preventing potential issues.

Among other testing and Quality Assurance companies Alfee has gained in popularity thanks to reliable service and irreproachable reputation.

Regardless whether clients want to examine finished products or start product development in Alfee company, programmers assist in building entire security testing cycle and improving software with the help of our QA services.

For decades, Alfee experts have been successfully delivering robust solutions for skyrocketing businesses, estimating correctly importance of QA processes in a development company. We will strive frantically, providing customers up-to-date, trouble-free solutions.

Why is Quality Assurance in High Quality Software Development Important?

Quality Assurance role in software development process cannot be underestimated. Any product should be properly tested before offered to customers. This will not only help ensure higher business credibiity and attract more loyal customers, but also impact positively on brand image.

Not a single business can grow without software QA, because it's much easier to prevent failures than eliminate serious issues. Only when delivering products corresponding to expectations, can you receive positive feedback.

There exists several testing types used in software Quality Assurance. Check them below:

Difference between Functional vs. Non-functional QA testing services

Functional software testing focuses on item operation, its output generation. Non-functional tests check how it performs and look for improvements.

The first testing type is done manually, whereas other is automated, both important in Quality Control.

Choose: Manual vs. Automated software testing services?

According to test automation degree, there are 2 testing types:

1. 01

   Manual testing. Includes writing test cases by professional teams and manually checking test cases before release.
2. 02

   Automated testing services. Includes applying soft utilities for testing and verifying test results.

Although the second option saves time and simplifies processes, Alfee team can implement both options by request.

Testing areas application

QA in programming has a very wide use. Alfee team runs various testing types, improving developed products.

• Unit tests.Our Quality Assurance experts review every module separately in sequence, making sure that not a single unit contains any issues.
• Integration tests. When every unit has been tested, modules become combined into larger groups, checking compatibility.
• System tests. Time has come to check whole system. Software QA is used to examine items performance & security.
• Other tests. Software engineering includes numerous other testing options - checking whether the system efficiently handles large traffic amounts, executing usability check, applying acceptance tests.

If you want to deliver a bug-free application/web solution, tailored to specific requirements and corresponding to customer needs, hire Quality Assurance department of Alfee team. Ordering professional approach & irrefutable reputation you will achieve the best results.

Quality Assurance Team and the stages of QA consulting process

In order to understand whole process, first figure out major elements of QA:

1. 01

   Planning. For better results, it's necessary to plan everything beforehand.
2. 02

   Tools selecting. We study your requirements, choosing the best tools for process development and continuous improvement.
3. 03

   Training. Next we start preparing our team, training on necessary standards.
4. 04

   Inspection. Alfee experts manage QA process while operating and identify points that should be improved.

Software development process means a complex notion, containing several stages with corresponding importance & significance.

How to distinguish QA and QC?

Two terms used in software development are often confused - QA and QC. Sometimes these terms can be used interchangeably.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control have much in common, since both these notions are aimed at eliminating failures.

At the same time QA has differences in comparison with QC. QA denotes a more comprehensive method, focused on prevention. It occurs before Quality Control, since its purpose is detecting any defects before products launch. As for Quality Control, it's applicable to already developed products. Alfee specialists apply various techniques identifying defects in the outcome.

To help understand Quality Assurance better, study examples below.

Quality Assurance Examples

The term is easier understood when studying clear application examples. Check information below.

QA and Documentation

Alfee team thoroughly prepares necessary documentation for the whole team proper work. It contains important information and instructions on work.

QA and Audits

Usually exercised at the process final stage to identify what else can be improved furthermore.

Code inspection process

QA is applied to examine the code in order to find any possible bugs/defects as well as eliminate them.

Design control

Includes tests which inspect performance rates & interface.

Quality Control and software testing process are applied in other spheres as well.

When Do We Need Quality Assurance?

The answer is very simple indeed - QA process becomes needed whenever we want to create a trustworthy product.

Any process in software development plays an important role, you can't skip one, passing immediately to another. Some unwise businesses want to save money, doing without QA. This is a crucial mistake which can end in even more losses.

Trust experienced team of Quality Control and assurance experts, who deliver credible products for prosperous business. Contact Alfee experienced team and watch your business flourish with company expert services.