From the course: Programming Foundations: Application Architecture
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Definition of quality assurance
From the course: Programming Foundations: Application Architecture
Definition of quality assurance
As you build your applications, it's important to strive for high standards and performance, reliability, and usability. Quality Assurance or QA plays a crucial role in achieving these standards. Think of it as the quality control inspector on a production line. Just as they check each product to ensure it meets the required standard, QA systematically prevents defects and verifies functionality in your application. In a given organization, you might have dedicated engineers or even dedicated teams focused on QA. These professionals work to ensure that the quality is maintained at every stage of the development process. Their responsibilities often extend beyond merely running tests. They're deeply involved in planning and implementing QA strategies that align with architectural design and project goals. They help define performance benchmarks and security standards and identify potential issues during architectural reviews. QA teams also develop and maintain automated testing…
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