Quality Assurance as a Service advantages
Faster identification of bugs and potential risks
Greater security and reliability for your application
A flexible cooperation model focused on maximum cost efficiency
Let the one who’s never pushed bugs to production cast the first stone.
Bugs in code and applications occur in every project. Due to the complexity of software development, the need for rapid changes, and limited time, about 50% of developers admit that they often lack the time and resources to thoroughly test the application and the features they create.
Quality issues and bugs often go unnoticed until the final stages of the project. As a result, it’s usually the first users who start reporting them. The most common issues include:
User interface and navigation bugs
Technology and code quality bugs that cause features to break
Performance issues with the application
Bugs in your app can lead to a 70% drop in users
Application bugs don’t always stem from lack of skills or knowledge of developers. Most issues only become apparent once the app is in the production environment. Catching them before release is critical because:
70% of users immediately delete an app if they encounter bugs
2-3 stars on Google Play/App Store can lead to an 80-90% smaller user base
Your app has lower conversion rates and higher user acquisition costs
The risk of data breaches and legal consequences increases
When should you use application testing services?
You need to quickly identify potential risks and imperfections in the app you’re developing, and pinpoint areas in need of urgent improvement.
You don’t have the time or resources to build an in-house Quality Assurance team, provide them with tools, and ensure proper training.
You need the best people - experienced and passionate experts ready to start testing your app immediately.
You’re looking for more than just bug reports - you want specific solutions from a team that works with the most demanding clients.
You need an independent opinion and support from a team that treats continuous software testing as a fundamental internal process for developing reliable applications.
Eliminate bugs and reduce risks with QA as a Service
With external QA, you can use our proven processes, eliminate bugs, and reduce application testing costs. By using Quality Assurance as a Service, you won’t need to hire your own specialists and incur the associated costs. Our approach to application testing includes:
Software quality audits
Testing strategy
We identify areas and initial goals for the application testing process. We develop a plan, select tools, and prepare the testing environment.
Manual testing
Manual testing is conducted by well-trained specialists according to predefined scenarios or exploratory testing methods.
Automated testing
We set up automated tests for functionalities, enabling fast, scalable, accurate, and automated verification that all features work as expected. This minimizes the risk of undetected bugs.
Performance testing
Performance tests assess the efficiency, speed, and scalability of the application, helping to identify bottlenecks.
QA as a Service at iMakeable includes:
A code audit report with suggested solutions for identified issues
A list of critical bugs in the application with a plan for fixing them
A project timeline with prioritized improvements in the development process
Application Testing within Quality Assurance as a Service
Automated testing
The biggest advantage of automated tests, especially end-to-end (e2e) testing, is increased scalability. E2E tests allow for faster and more effective detection of bugs as the application evolves.
An example could be the addition of a new feature, such as a newsletter signup, which impacts another module - in this case, the users. If the new feature contains errors, automated tests will immediately identify them, preventing the implementation of faulty changes to any user-related features.
By automating the application testing process, we eliminate the need for manual checks by testers or clients, saving both time and resources.
Manual testing
The advantage of manual application testing is its flexibility and ability to adapt to specific contexts and user interaction aspects that might be missed by automated tests. Manual testing allows for a deeper understanding of the user and how they might use the application, which is particularly important when assessing usability and User Experience.
For example, when introducing a new feature, such as a search function, a tester can manually check not only the technical correctness but also the intuitiveness and ease of use. Through direct interaction with the application, a manual tester can detect issues that automated test scripts might miss, such as unintuitive interface layouts or accessibility problems.
Manual application testing enables the evaluation of the application’s quality from subjective and user-centric perspectives. Compared to automated testing, manual testing can be more time-consuming and less efficient when dealing with large systems or large amounts of data, especially when repetitive tests are required.
Quality Assurance as a Service Scope
Web application testing
Testing applications designed for use through web browsers.
Mobile application testing
Comprehensive testing of applications created for mobile devices, including iOS and Android systems.
Tech audits and Due Diligence
Evaluation of software quality and the entire product, including technological due diligence. This service is particularly popular with VC and PE funds.
Over 10% of startups fail due to software bugs, which cause them to lose users.
Obvious benefits…
The Quality Assurance service involves a comprehensive approach to identifying bugs, performance issues, risks, or imperfections in your application before its release. Extensive manual and automated testing of the application, using proven tools and experienced professionals, results in:
- Higher customer satisfaction, leading to increased LTV
- Lower marketing, brand-building and customer acquisition costs
- Enhanced data security
67% of users stop using an app due to performance issues, and only 4% of dissatisfied users report the problems.
… and some less obvious risks
An untested application can generate legal risks related to user data leaks. Vulnerability to external manipulation presents a direct financial risk to your business. Unverified performance and stability issues can lead to frustration among your users.
By continuously ensuring the quality of your application, we save time and money in later stages of development and deployment. We prevent significant costs related to:
- Significantly higher development and repair costs for a bug-ridden application
- Irreversible loss of users discouraged by bugs
- Application maintenance and support
Software testing metrics
Quality Assurance as a Service flexibility
At iMakeable, we focus on a process-driven approach to software testing in projects. We select the optimal set of tools and service scope that helps our clients save time, resources, and achieve their software reliability and quality goals.
There is no need for you to build a dedicated QA team or provide them with training and tools
You can start your QA process within a few days
We tune the scope to be the most optimal for your business at a given time
Tools we use
What makes us different?
Technical expertise you can trust
We provide the technical competencies and proficiency in key technologies necessary for project success. We continuously verify code quality.
High quality and coding standards
Our developers undergo an extensive, challenging, and multi-dimensional process to evaluate their skills. We hire passionate professionals.
Security
We understand and implement best practices in digital security, ensuring compliance with both local and international standards.
A proven and trustworthy team
For security reasons, we only hire citizens of the European Union. We safeguard your IP.
Flexibility, completeness, and scalability
We operate quickly and efficiently by optimizing our team structure, ensuring diversity, completeness, and scalability.
Scale your team up or down on-demand
We have a deep understanding of project cycles. Our people are ready for quick changes. We have all the specialists needed to develop your application.
Companies we have worked with
Industries we’ve worked with
Edtech
Real Estate
Healthcare
AI
Process automation
LegalTech
Startups
Will you help me create and implement my own QA process?
Yes, cooperation under QA as a Service involves designing and implementing processes that will enable you to independently manage the quality of the code being developed. Our team will help you implement and improve existing QA processes.
Can I test QA as a Service?
We can start with a two-week trial period during which we will implement basic processes and tools to enhance your team's workflow.
When should I start testing the application code?
In our opinion - as soon as possible is the only right answer. To ensure that your application performs reliably as the number of users and load increases, sooner or later, you will need to create automated tests and cover most of the existing application code. While manual testing may be sufficient at the start for quickly building an MVP, it is important not to overlook test automation to reduce code maintenance costs.
How long should I work with an external QA?
The duration of cooperation depends greatly on the size of your existing codebase and the resources dedicated to establishing your own QA processes. We will help you get your code in order and implement best practices as quickly as possible, then we'll work together to create your own methods for maintaining application quality. The entire process can take from one month to several months.
How do I determine what kind of tests I need?
From our experience, you should start by conducting manual tests of existing functionalities at the very beginning of the project. We recommend this step to assess the current state of the application and identify the most urgent bugs to fix. After that, we can move on to automating tests to prevent further functionality issues.
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- Testing your software
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