Software testing may be performed by the business developing the product, or by an independent software testing company. Businesses have to carefully evaluate factors like workforce skills, costs and customer requirements to make this decision.
We lend our support to independent software testing companies and provide 6 reasons to choose them:
1. Objective Approach
A developer’s focus is on programming and delivering the product. While testing is an ongoing part of the coding process, a developer is unequipped to have a purely testing mindset. As such, a developer may be unprepared to push the limits of testing, in the rush to get the work done. An independent tester, in contrast, will look at the product from an objective angle, and will push the testing barometer to the next level. Further, a developer may not be as critical of their product, as an outsider. This objective approach by an independent software tester will ensure the success of the product.
2. Specialized Workforce
Businesses may not have the workforce to perform software testing. An independent software testing business, with a full fledged focus on testing, will have hired a specialized workforce for conducting tests. Thorough testing will pave way for an uncompromised product.
3. Multiple Testing Options
Different products require different tests. These evolve with the software development life cycle. In both cases, there is a need for a flexible range of options for testing. An independent software testing company will have the expertise to meet these demands. Whether the requirement is for an automated or a manual test, a functional or a performance test, a business is likely to have their needs met through customizable package deals.
4. Cost Reduction
Projects have budgets. Due to small budgets, businesses often reduce their expenses by avoiding third party collaborations. However, this approach has the downside of incurring greater costs, if the product fails, as it would require reworking from scratch and paying again. Investing in an independent software company leads to earlier identification and fixing of defects, lowering the chances of failures and securing the business against potential losses.
5. Excellent Quality
The product developing firm may become overly engaged with meeting customer requirements, and neglect the business side of the picture. An independent software tester will look at the software from a new perspective. They may catch a bug undetected before. They may offer a novel solution to the defect, improving product quality. Employing the services of an
independent software testing company will give a business more time to explore new avenues and expand into other markets. Hiring an independent tester is an investment towards software maintenance, as there is someone always watching out for potential defects and their resolution.
6. Faster Testing Cycle
Hiring an independent software testing company means an exclusive focus on testing, which will result in rigorous and repeat testing, giving faster testing cycles. The developing business may not be as dedicated to testing. Some businesses have employed a testing team to perform tests on the product. However, they may be limited by budgetary constraints, like the developing team. In that case, the results of the testing will not be as fruitful as those from an independent software testing company.
