Can We Honestly Assure Quality?
In a word, no. Anyone that does guarantee you that your system will be full of quality is probably lying.
The art of testing does not guarantee quality. Testing will – when facilitated effectively – improve the quality of a system and will remove defects from your software, alas, there isn’t really a way of knowing if all defects have been removed entirely. Remember, exhaustive testing is impossible.
As we’ve discussed previously, there are methods are improving your probability of:
- Finding bugs
- Your system’s quality
- Your project’s rate of success
How do we begin to figure out our best practices?
Look to the top of the testing chain: the Test Manager.
The Test Manager should implement a sound strategy and detailed processes from the outset. Whilst all stakeholders have a natural investment in testing, the Test Manager will be able to boost the project by:
- Assessing risk
- Planning and organising meticulously
- Displaying leadership qualities and direction to the Test Team
- Communicating effectively across all units
…to name just a few activities.
So next time you’re advised by a consultancy that the quality of your system can be assured, reach out to us instead for an honest appraisal.
