Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are words that are sometimes used interchangeably. However, although QA software testing and QC software testing are closely related and an integral part of quality management, they are not the same.
Although they are intertwined and can often be challenging to differentiate between the two, there are several differences that distinguish quality assurance and quality control. In this article, we will take a close look at what it means when both are discussed and some of the many differences between these two terms.
What is Quality Assurance?
Quality assurance is a proactive and preventative process that monitors and verifies that the methods used to manage and develop deliverables were followed and are operational. It detects weaknesses in the process and guarantees that the approaches, strategies, procedures, and methods designed for the projects are correctly implemented.
In software development, quality assurance planning should begin at the start of a project, with the goal to identify the source of problems or errors and take corrective action to eliminate them.
Laminar Consulting’s Successful QA uses predefined standards, guidelines, specifications, and other relevant documentation, guiding the software development process and protecting the end product or service from any faults, with the goal of meeting the client’s needs as much as possible.
What is Quality Control?
Quality control is a product-oriented software engineering process, used to guarantee that the approaches, techniques, methods, and processes designed in the project are implemented correctly.
While it is a detection-based process that is reactive in nature, QC also monitors and verifies that the project deliverables fulfill the quality criteria that have been established.
Overall, quality control operations examine the quality of the end product and outcome to ensure that the application or product complies with the established quality requirements. If an issue is discovered during the QC testing process, it must be fixed before the product is shipped to customers.
Choose Laminar Consulting for Your QA Testing Services
No matter what products or services your business delivers to customers, concentrating efforts on improving quality assurance and quality control are two of the best investments an organization can make.
Although it may appear complicated at first, QA testing and QC testing ensure the quality and reliability of your product. Every organization can benefit from these testing services, regardless of the industry.
At Laminar Consulting, we understand that in order to compete in today’s ever-changing industry, your business needs high-quality QA testing services. Our QA testers have a thorough understanding of the product development process, ensuring that our customers’ software is bug-free and aligned with their business goals and end-user expectations.
We’ve got you covered no matter what platform your company is using. To schedule a free consultation and to learn more about how our QA testing services can improve your product quality, contact us at Laminar Consulting today!
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