What British cycling can teach us about software projects
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Software Tester, Scott, shares the seven major principles to follow for optimum testing and explains why testing is a key requirement for digital success.
“All of us make mistakes.”
“In fact, humans make mistakes all the time, in all aspects of life. In the technology field, this is where Software Testing is not just an advantageous undertaking, but it is a requirement.”
“Let me explain – some mistakes we make are unimportant, but some of them are expensive or even dangerous.”
He added: “In order to produce an effective software application that performs well Software Testing is required.
“It is vitally important to ensure that the application does not result in any failures. It can be exceptionally expensive to rectify at later stages of the development life-cycle.
“There are numerous reasons that indicate why Software Testing is important, and what the prime factors that we need to consider while testing any software product are.”
“Software Testing is expensive, in terms of the time and effort put in” added Scott. “But yet in many companies it is seldom implemented at a level which provides any solid assurance that the produced software will operate effectively and efficiently, or even correctly come to think of it”.
“Every single human makes mistakes. It is vital that the discipline of testing is implemented at every level of the software development life-cycle.”
He added: “At Everest Media we all strive to attain the highest possible standards when it comes to the software that we create.
“A fundamental aspect of the creative process is testing. That is why we test. Then we test again, and then we test some more - just for good measure.”
You may be wondering why you need to know about Software Testing. We've told you about how it can help you avoid dangerous and expensive mistakes, but what about the wider business impact?
While there are a number of bonuses to software testing, we'll highlight the key points. Essentially, it provides senior management with reassurance that the software or website will do what it should, how it should.
Testing also ensures a faster return on investment. Once the product is live more money time is spent refining the product, rather than finding bugs. It helps prevent software projects becoming black holes that just swallow money, as at each step quality has been ensured.
Software testing is essential. At Everest we can help businesses really make the most of this tool and create a platform for digital success. Learn how we helped an award winning housing provider increase unique property views by 25%.
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