To avoid this, testing and QA are conducted. These are quality control processes that include analyzing technical documentation before transferring it to product development and further testing. Properly configured testing and QA processes save customers time and budget, and their early implementation helps to produce "clean" products that users like.

How is the testing and QA process at M-Social?

We check projects in several directions.

Analysis of technical documentation. We identify weaknesses and potential problems in the technical documentation in order to reduce the risk of launching a project with critical errors.

Developing and completing test cases (depending on the project). We create test cases — detailed instructions, including:

• preparing for the test;
• steps to test the functionality;
• expected result.

Test cases cover all application components, from complex system algorithms to individual UI elements such as buttons. All problems found are documented in the form of bug reports, special documents for developers with detailed descriptions of errors and the conditions in which they occur.

Functional testing. We check whether the website / application fulfills its main tasks: whether the application form is sending, whether the shopping cart is working, whether it is possible to log in to your personal account, etc. Everything should function clearly and smoothly.

Testing on different devices and browsers. The website/application should look and work equally well on a computer, as well as on a phone or tablet. We check in all popular browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) and on different devices.

Checking the download speed. The faster the website/application loads, the more likely it is to retain users. We analyze performance and optimize resources for maximum speed.

Safety. If a website or application collects user data (for example, email or phone number), it is important that this data is secure. We check the protection against hacking and various types of vulnerabilities.

Testing the project on the day of release. Regardless of the scale of the project, it must also be tested on the day of release - this is a kind of final control testing, it allows you to make sure that the visual part is correct and all the functionality works without errors.

Reporting. At all stages of the verification, the testers prepare reports with detailed descriptions of the problems. The reports help the project manager to understand the current state of work and make a further action plan.

Conclusion

We know for sure that testing is not just about "checking if it works or not." This is an important step that guarantees the stability, security, and usability of the web product for users.

Is bug-free development possible? Unfortunately, no. This is a normal phenomenon in complex software. Even the most popular websites or apps have bugs. Therefore, it is important to find and fix them before the project gets into production.

Thus, testing and QA allow:

• Make sure that the website/application is working stably.
• Find errors before users notice them.
• To understand whether it is convenient to use the website / application.
• Check whether the website/application meets modern standards.
• Avoid user churn due to technical issues

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