In software development, manual testing is key to ensuring quality and user satisfaction. This guide covers the basics of manual testing, its types, and how to perform it effectively. Studies show that 41% of software bugs are found through manual testing. In this article, we’ll explore different types of manual testing, such as exploratory, usability, and regression testing. We’ll also compare manual testing with automated testing.

Regression defects are unexpected errors that arise in previously functional software following updates or modifications to the codebase. A significant 85% of development managers agree that reducing technical debt, including regression defects, without compromising innovation has become increasingly difficult. If you’re like most software developers or testers, you’re always looking to improve the quality of your code. One way to do this is by understanding and preventing regression defects.

Is there a formula or approach to estimate how much you should spend on your quality engineering (QE) efforts? Our CEO, Steve Semelsberger, is frequently asked that question in discussions with other leaders. In part II of his quality engineering for CEOs series, Steve guides us through various scenarios and offers a unique approach to calculating your QE spend based on your specific business needs. Read the article now! If you missed part I, you can catch up on it here.

New apps and products enter the market daily, each undergoing rigorous testing before release. As automated processes advance across various industries, software development is no exception. Many quality assurance (QA) teams heavily invest in automation to handle most of their tests. This ensures repeatable tests are efficiently executed while quality assurance professionals focus on other tasks. With all these advancements, one might wonder: Is manual testing still important? The answer is yes!

Due to market pressures and disruptions, life sciences organizations need to reexamine their supply chain operations and how to more safely and efficiently bring products to market. However, deciding where to begin implementing change can be daunting. Here are some best practices for achieving streamlined end-to-end supply chain orchestration.

IT organizations serve the business. Their mission is to help optimize business operations to enhance performance across the enterprise and enable the organization to meet mission-critical goals. With the rapid pace of change, it’s critical to make smarter, faster decisions around business processes to generate a tangible, measurable impact.

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As the e-commerce industry continues to expand rapidly, projected to surge from 4,248 billion dollars to 12 trillion dollars by 2027, it's evident that the sector is continually growing. Retailers are also actively seeking avenues to tap into this flourishing sector, often emulating the success of leading e-commerce platforms through app cloning.