testQA
testQA refers to the combined practice of software testing and quality assurance. It encompasses activities aimed at evaluating a software product to ensure it meets stated requirements and quality attributes while identifying defects early in the development lifecycle.
Core activities include test planning, design, execution, and defect management. testQA seeks to verify functional correctness,
In modern development environments, testQA integrates with the software lifecycle through risk-based testing, continuous integration, and
Guidance for testQA is drawn from standards and best practices such as ISO/IEC 25010 for quality characteristics,
Typical roles include QA engineers, test analysts, automation engineers, and test leads or managers, who collaborate
Benefits of robust testQA include earlier defect detection, better visibility into software quality, and reduced costs