#softwaretestng

Make software testing a priority, not an aftert hought.

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Software testers play a critical role in application development. They are quality assurance experts who put applications through the wringer to root out bugs, poor performance and funky interface issues. To do this, they run all kinds of tests – stress, performance, functional, scalability, user acceptance – at different stages of the software life cycle. Because software testing is so important to the quality and usability of the final product, testers are typically brought in at the planning and design stage, and often remain involved throughout post-release support.

Most testers work on teams that develop vendor software. Today, a lot of software is pushed through DevOps (development + operations) teams, where development, testing, and delivery are on a continuous loop using the Agile, Lean, or Scrum frameworks.

The software tester is an unsung hero for most development projects. They save end users from working with highly buggy software or applications that just don't work well, greatly reducing tech support calls from frustrated customers. They also make the development team and the software vendor look good in the eyes of customers by ensuring that there are no critical bugs that prevent the software from operating as designed and advertised.