Why Software QA Outsourcing is important?
There are many software QA services available for hire on a per-hour or per-project basis. Software QA outsourcing, much like app development outsourcing, is in many cases the preferred solution for startups and those bootstrapping a digital product with limited funding.
Why You Should Outsource Your QA Testing
There are 5 main reasons to outsource QA software testing:
- Cost saving
- Time-saving
- Objectivity
- Specialization
- Scalability
Cost Saving
The number one reason to hire an outsourced team for your QA needs is the cost saving. By avoiding hiring more in-house staff, your business will maintain lower overhead costs. In addition, QA Testers based out of newly-developed countries such as Thailand are available for a much lower hourly rate than workers with comparable experience located in western countries.
Time-Saving
In addition to saving money, by outsourcing your QA team you can also save a good deal of time. Your in-house developers can focus on their primary tasks without having to worry about QA testing, while an experienced QA team will complete all testing tasks efficiently.
Objectivity
Outsourced QA Testers will be more objective than your in-house software engineers. Pride and familiarity are two factors working against in-house developers that makes them less effective at QA testing.
A good QA Tester has to try to find any bug and do anything they can to break the website or app to discover flaws that need fixing.
In-house software developers, on the other hand, are less likely to discover bugs since they have been so focused on making things work during the development process. They don’t want to do anything to hurt their “baby”.
They are also so deeply familiar with the inner workings of the application, that they are unlikely to see it from the point of view of an inexperienced user.
Specialization
Outsourcing your QA Testing allows you to put it in the hands of experienced specialists. Familiarity with QA processes gives dedicated QA Testers an advantage in efficiency and thoroughness.
Scalability
When your needs suddenly expand, going with an outsourced QA team puts you in the best position to quickly scale.
Likewise, once your product is stable and ready for market, you can just as easily downscale to continue a more limited QA testing process for your app updates.
You may be surprised at how affordable it can be to outsource your QA team.
