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Why You Can’t Skip Software Testing If You Want Automation Success
The average cost of software defects, according to research by the Standish Group, ranges between $5 and $10 million per project. According to Microsoft, 70 percent of projects suffer from some kind of software defect; that’s an abysmal failure rate! Clearly, these numbers indicate that there’s no room for software testing or quality assurance (QA)…
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Breaking down functional testing into its component parts
Functional testing is a process that helps to ensure that software functions as intended. It is typically used to validate new features or functionality before release, but can also be used to find and resolve defects. Functional testing can be conducted manually or through automation, and often includes a combination of both. There are several…