Software Development Quality Assurance
Software
Development
Quality Assurance
PLT JERALYNE R CAROLINO
Software Development
Quality Assurance
Definition of Quality
Assurance (QA)
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Quality Assurance (QA) refers
to the systematic process of
ensuring that software
02 Importance of QA in
products and processes adhere Software Development
to defined standards and meet
specified requirements. ❖ Ensures Customer
Satisfaction
Goals and Objectives of QA 03 ❖
❖
Reduces Risks and Costs
Enhances Reputation
❖ Ensure Conformance to
Requirements
❖ Prevent Defects
❖ Continuous Improvement
Software
Development
Lifecycle (SDLC)
Overview
● Phases of SDLC
● Role of QA in Each Phase
● Importance of Early Involvement of QA
Software Testing Fundamentals
Types of Testing Test Case Development
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Test Planning and Strategy Test Execution and
Reporting
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Types of Testing
● Unit Testing
● Integration Testing
● System Testing
● Acceptance Testing
Test Planning and
Strategy
● Test Plan Creation
● Test Strategy
● Risk-Based Testing
Test Case Development
● Identify Test Scenarios
● Write Test Cases
● Test Case Documentation
Test Execution and
Reporting
● Test Execution
● Defect Reporting
● Test Reports
Quality Assurance
Processes and
Techniques
● Test Automation
● Continuous Integration and Continuous
Deployment (CI/CD)
● TestDriven Development (TDD) and Behavior-
Driven Development (BDD)
● Code Reviews and Inspections
● Performance Testing
● Security Testing
Tools for Software Quality
Assurance
Version Control Systems Test Management Tools
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Continuous Integration Tools Automated Testing Tools
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Metrics and Measurement in QA
● Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for QA
○ Measure the effectiveness and efficiency of QA processes.
● Defect Tracking and Management
○ Capture, categorize, and prioritize defects discovered during testing.
○ Ensure timely resolution and closure of defects.
● Test Coverage Metrics
○ Measure the extent to which the software has been tested.
○ Includes code coverage, requirement coverage, and path coverage.
○ Helps identify areas of the codebase that require additional testing.
● Quality Gates and Thresholds
○ Define criteria that must be met before progressing to the next stage of development.
○ Ensure that only high-quality code is passed to subsequent stages of development.
Best Practices in Software
Development Quality Assurance
01 Importance of Documentation 02 Establishing QA Standards and Processes
● Document requirements, test plans, test cases, and ● Define and implement standardized QA procedures
defects for traceability and reproducibility. and guidelines.
● Maintain comprehensive documentation to facilitate ● Establish clear criteria for defining done and
knowledge transfer and onboarding of new team acceptance criteria for each feature.
members. ● Regularly review and update QA standards to adapt to
● Ensure documentation is accessible and up-to-date evolving project needs.
throughout the project lifecycle.
03 Collaboration between Development and 04 Continuous Improvement and Learning
QA Teams
● Foster a culture of collaboration and communication ● Define and implement standardized QA procedures
between development and QA teams. and guidelines.
● Involve QA in project planning and decision-making ● Establish clear criteria for defining done and
processes from the outset. acceptance criteria for each feature.
● Conduct regular meetings and discussions to ensure ● Regularly review and update QA standards to adapt to
alignment on project goals and priorities. evolving project needs.
Future Trends in Software QA
AI and Machine Learning in DevOps and QA Integration
Testing 02
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Shift Left Testing Emerging Technologies and
their Impact on QA
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Questions?
