6 Common Misconceptions about Startup QA
Companies of all kinds and sizes should invest in some form of testing
Investing in testing allows companies to be aware of the risks up front and get the right coverage
However, there are some differing opinions which give rise to misconceptions
Let’s clear up 6 of the most common misconceptions about startup QA
“Capitalists Focus On Development”
Capitalists hope the products they invest in yield maximum ROI
Capitalists hope the products they invest in yield maximum ROI
That will only happen when startups invest in proactive QA
Capitalists hope the products they invest in yield maximum ROI
That will only happen when startups invest in proactive QA Bringing in experienced QA engineers results in thorough testing and the highest possible quality
“Startups Don’t Have The Bandwidth To Automate”
Startups feel that they do not have the resources to automate tests
Startups feel that they do not have the resources to automate tests One feasible option for a startup is to outsource their automated testing
Startups feel that they do not have the resources to automate tests One feasible option for a startup is to outsource their automated testing This gives a startup access to experienced automation engineers who can release their products on time
“Startups Don't Have The Right Processes For QA”
Initially, it can take some time and investment to create good QA processes
Initially, it can take some time and investment to create good QA processes Planning up front for automation testing leads to effective reporting and troubleshooting of defects
Initially, it can take some time and investment to create good QA processes Planning up front for automation testing leads to effective reporting and troubleshooting of defects Creating and implementing QA processes isn’t time-intensive, it actually saves time
“Startups Don't Have Time For QA”
Startups actually need to set aside time for QA
Startups actually need to set aside time for QA Investing in QA helps businesses deal with many challenges that can arise
Startups actually need to set aside time for QA Investing in QA helps businesses deal with many challenges that can arise This reduces the risk of buggy systems and product failures
“There's No Money To Test”
Actually, startups can’t afford not to test
Actually, startups can’t afford not to test Testing is essential to gain new clients
Actually, startups can’t afford not to test Testing is essential to gain new clients Not testing will lower customer retention over time
“There's No Need For QA Until The End”
Cost of fixing bugs is higher when found at the end of the process
Cost of fixing bugs is higher when found at the end of the process QA engineers identify bugs in the initial stages, which reduces costs
Cost of fixing bugs is higher when found at the end of the process QA engineers identify bugs in the initial stages, which reduces costs With QA acting early, deadlines and budgets can stay on track
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