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REviewing

Reviewing is the first step in quality assurance. Having the right processes and requirements is crucial for cost-effective testing.

  • The QA process review involves the thorough examination of quality assurance practices, methodologies, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices. It aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of quality assurance activities, leading to improved software quality and overall project success.

  • A requirements review is a structured evaluation process that involves assessing the completeness, clarity, and consistency of software requirements. It ensures that stakeholders, including developers and testers, have a shared understanding of project expectations and helps identify and address potential issues early in the development lifecycle.

  • In a user stories review testers collaborate with product owners and developers to evaluate user stories from a testing perspective. The focus is on identifying potential test scenarios, ensuring testability, and clarifying acceptance criteria to facilitate comprehensive testing and verification of the user story's functionality.

Functional Testing

Functional testing is a type of software testing that focuses on verifying that a system or application functions as intended. It involves evaluating the software's features, functionality, and user interface to ensure they meet specified requirements.

  • Description: Tests individual components (e.g. functions, classes) of the software in isolation to ensure that they perform as expected.

    Purpose: Verify the correctness of each component and identify any defects early in the development process.

  • Description: Tests the interaction between integrated components or systems to verify that they work together as intended.

    Purpose: Detect and address issues related to the combination and communication of different software modules.

  • Description: Validates whether the system meets the acceptance criteria defined by stakeholders, typically in collaboration with end-users.

    Purpose: Confirm that the software satisfies user expectations and is ready for deployment.

  • Description: A subset of tests that are run to quickly evaluate whether the most critical functionalities of the software work without major issues.

    Purpose: Identify critical defects early in the testing process and ensure basic system stability.

  • Description: Verifies that new changes or features introduced into the software do not negatively impact existing functionalities.

    Purpose: Ensure that modifications and updates do not introduce new defects or break existing functionality.

Non-functional Testing

Non-functional testing is a type of software testing that focuses on evaluating the characteristics of a system that are not related to specific behaviors or functions. It helps ensure that the software meets criteria related to its overall behavior, performance, and user experience.

  • Description: Measures the efficiency of resource usage and responsiveness of the software.

    Purpose: Ensure that the software performs efficiently in terms of response time, throughput, and resource utilization.

  • Description: Assesses the software's ability to coexist with other systems and operate in different environments.

    Purpose: Ensure that the software can work seamlessly with other systems and platforms, promoting interoperability.

  • Description: Measures the software's ability to perform consistently and reliably under normal and abnormal conditions.

    Purpose: Ensure the software's stability, fault tolerance, and ability to recover from failures.

  • Description: Focuses on protecting the software and its data from unauthorized access, tampering, and other security threats.

    Purpose: Safeguard sensitive information and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the software.

  • Description: Evaluates how easily the software can be adapted to different environments and platforms.

    Purpose: Ensure that the software is flexible and can be deployed across various operating systems and hardware configurations.

System Testing

At Bitcrush we develop test systems for the different steps in the product livecycle.

  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing is a method of testing embedded systems by connecting the hardware to a simulation of the system's environment. This allows the system to be tested in real-time and under a variety of conditions that would be difficult or impossible to recreate in the real world.

    At Bircrush we take care of the hardware test setup, the test software, and the integration in the CI or CD chain.

  • End-of-line testing (EOL) is a quality assurance process that is performed on manufactured products at the end of the production line. The purpose of EOL testing is to ensure that the product meets all of the required specifications and is free of defects.

    At Bitcrush we write the EOL specification for the manufacturer, coordinate the required test setup. and take care of the test software.

  • Incoming Goods Inspection, also known as incoming quality control or receiving inspection, is a crucial step in the supply chain and manufacturing process. The primary purpose of incoming goods inspection is to ensure that the received items meet specified quality standards, conform to the purchase order, and are free from defects.

    At Bitcrush we help to develop a test system for the incoming goods inspection. This test is usually similar to the EOL test.

  • Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is a process in which a customer obtains permission from a seller or manufacturer to return a purchased item.

    Upon receiving the returned item, the seller inspects it to verify its condition and whether it meets the return criteria. This may include checking for damage, confirming that all accessories are included, and assessing the overall condition of the product.

    At Bitcrush we help to develop visual guidance for the RMA inspector, and also develop a test setup that checks the returned item against the return criteria.

  • Environmental tests are conducted to assess product performance, reliability, and durability under specific environmental conditions. Environment tests help ensure that products can withstand the challenges they may encounter during their intended use. At Bitcrush we perform mainly temperature tests. This test has the greatest impact on software e.g. boot timing or signal integrity.

  • Ensures that the embedded system adheres to industry standards and specifications.

    At Bitcrush we take care that the certification body has the tools and test software available for the certification tests.

Test Automation

Test automation is the use of specialized tools and software to automate the execution of test cases. The primary goal of test automation is to streamline the testing process, increase efficiency, and accelerate the delivery of high-quality software. Automated testing is particularly beneficial in scenarios where repetitive testing is required.

  • Test automation involves creating scripts or sets of instructions. These scripts define the steps to be executed, the expected outcomes, and any verification points.

  • Automated tests often require predefined sets of input data. Test automation frameworks may include mechanisms for generating or managing test data to ensure repeatability and consistency in test execution.

  • Test automation is often integrated into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automatically execute tests whenever there is a code change.

  • Automated testing frameworks often include reporting features that provide detailed insights into test execution, test results, and any identified issues. These reports aid in the analysis of test outcomes.

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