Q: What is software quality assurance?
A: Software Quality Assurance, when Rob Davis does it, is oriented to *prevention*. It involves the entire software development process. Prevention is monitoring and improving the process, making sure any agreed-upon standards and procedures are followed and ensuring problems are found and dealt with.
Software Testing, when performed by Rob Davis, is also oriented to *detection*. Testing involves the operation of a system or application under controlled conditions and evaluating the results.
Rob Davis can provide QA/testing service. This document details some aspects of how he can provide software testing/QA service. For more information, e-mail rob@robdavispe.com.
Organizations vary considerably in how they assign responsibility for QA and testing. Sometimes they're the combined responsibility of one group or individual.
Also common are project teams, which include a mix of test engineers, testers and developers, who work closely together, with overall QA processes monitored by project managers.
Software quality assurance depends on what best fits your organization's size and business structure.
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