Across industries, failed payments can have irreversible consequences. Ensuring a smooth and reliable payment process is not just about preventing revenue loss but also about maintaining customer trust and satisfaction. This underscores the critical importance of comprehensive payment testing to maintain transactional integrity and customer satisfaction in today’s digital economy. This article explores payment testing best practices to ensure excellence in digital transactions.

While quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are often used interchangeably, they are distinct processes that work together to ensure your software quality meets customer expectations. This article will cover the key similarities and differences between QA and QC.

As software applications have evolved over the past two decades, their reach has expanded to various platforms. For instance, desktop applications like Microsoft Office have transitioned to web applications like Office 365, and web applications like Amazon now have companion mobile applications. According to Statista report, global app downloads stood at 257 billion in 2023. The app market is expected to generate $613 billion in revenue by 2025.

As we move through 2024, early-stage quality assurance methods ensure you meet the changing software development landscape. As a preliminary test phase, smoke testing verifies that the application’s functionalities work as expected after updates or integrations. This article will explain why smoke testing is important, as well as practical applications, examples, and best practices for smoke testing in the early stages of development.

This post originally appeared on the Build Blog by ThinkApps. View the original post by Runscope’s VP of Developer Relations, Neil Mansilla. So you’ve designed, built and launched your app. Before you pat yourself on the back and move on to the next project, your work isn’t quite done. In order for your app to gain adoption, consistently delight users and be successful for the long haul, you need to put certain systems and workflows in place.

Security and risk management (SRM) leaders face disruptions on technological, organizational, and human fronts. Preparation and pragmatic execution are key for dealing with these disruptions and providing the right cybersecurity program. Gartner’s latest report listed the top 9 cybersecurity trends for 2024. Here are excerpts from the report. Organizational attack surfaces have grown enormously in recent years.

Is AI coming for our jobs or can it help make our jobs easier? Learn about the growing role of AI in test automation.