Make Sure Your Software Meets these QA Needs

Posted on July 17, 2014 Updated on September 26, 2014

When it comes to quality assurance, computer programs must meet certain parameters as defined by reputable governing bodies like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). For this reason, software developers need to use reliable QA testing tools that allow them to identify and fix software problems from the get-go. Effective QA testing not only yields a product that not only satisfies clients’ needs but also minimizes the need for software patches in the future.

Efficiency is one factor that all kinds of software should meet. An inefficient program, after all, consumes more time and resources to perform its intended function. Software developers ensure the efficiency of each program by streamlining its coding or by removing bits of redundant code. An efficient program is also likely to satisfy the need for portability since it can be migrated from one system to another without much difficulty.

Usability, on the other hand, focuses on aesthetic value rather than functionality. Simply put, a program should have an easy-to-use interface that is accessible to beginners and advanced users alike. In a way, usability is also related to the program’s testability since a user-friendly software should be easy to test for bugs and oversights—preferably without having to access the program using its root language.