Life Cycle QA Initiatives

Life cycle testing means performing tests throughout the System Development Life Cycle, not just at the end before implementation. At predetermined points during the life cycle, the system is tested to ensure that it is being developed properly and that defects are detected at the earliest possible point the life cycle.

Testmasters, Inc. will work with the software development department to improve the quality of the development throughout the lifecycle. Testmasters, Inc. consultants assist the organization in instituting procedures that improve the quality of software from its inception.

For many organizations, life cycle testing reflects a major shift from their internal processes. Resistance to change is frequently encountered when attempting to shift behavior significantly. Our consultants will work closely with your management and test staff to optimize receptivity to change. Our senior consultants are familiar with the common objections and encumbrances to change.

Testmasters, Inc. is a solutions-based organization. We recognize testing to be a risk mitigation process. We also recognize that risk mitigation has financial constraints that must be considered in determining test strategies to be employed. We also recognize significant benefits to identifying errors early in the development lifecycle. These benefits provide significant impetus to implementing a life cycle testing approach in your organization.

Testmasters, Inc. offers a comprehensive package to assist your organization in enhancing your testing paradigm to include full life cycle testing. Our consultants work with your staff to derive a comprehensive quality assurance program customized to your organization's needs and requirements. We facilitate effective definition of each test phase, documentation and clarification of all entry/exit criteria, and complete transition planning to assist in the introduction of these concepts to your organization.

Testmasters, Inc. consultants provide sample forms and assist in customizing client specific documentation to support the establishment of formal structured testing disciplines. This includes the use of checklists, templates, and procedure constructs.

Testmasters, Inc. can readily help your company get a handle on quality assurance and testing costs while delivering product and testing efforts within budget and on time.

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