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57% of Europeans admit that they’ve started shopping online more actively than ever before. Over a third of them are people over 65s. Online grocery in the UK is expected to grow by 33%, which is a huge break compared to the last year’s 2.9%. Along with this data, eCommerce News reports that the impact will last beyond the restrictions. It is not hard to doubt, taking into consideration the US practices. Last year, eCommerce already represented 56% of overall retail sales. The experts believe that by 2023 this number will grow from $600 billion to over $6 trillion. Tech companies working in online retail niche are to experience massive opportunities and fierce competition. Paying enough attention to software QA, and automation testing service, in particular, is what can help to withstand current and upcoming challenges. Types of Testing to Cover Automation testing for eCommerce website enables a fast check of core functionalities on a variety of devices across different configu...

After months of lockdowns, countries start to ease the restrictions. Governments all over the world begin to gradually reopen the economies, though still with a strong accent on social distancing. So what does it mean for tech businesses? The revival might not be rapid, but it has already started. Despite the losses, entrepreneurs can walk away with a conclusion that helps prepare for difficulties in the future. Our CEO communicated some ideas on how to lead a business out of a crisis in a recent Forbes post. This time, we’ll share tips on how companies can prepare to uncertain times. QA Madness team would also like to support those who need assistance with optimizing resources for effective QA right now. Intrigued? Keep reading to learn more ;) Lessons to Learn Current circumstances are unprecedented, but it is neither first nor last economic crisis the global community is to face. Moreover, each follows the same pattern and has the same effect regardless of its reasons. It means t...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. If you are new to manual testing services, distinguishing between regression, smoke, and sanity testing can be a challenge. The boundaries between these test types are blurry sometimes. Nevertheless, they are three different elements of software testing services that have considerable differences. What Is Regression Testing? Regression testing service covers the unchanged parts of software to discover whether newly added features have affected the existing functionality. QA engineers check all features regardless of what part of the code has changed. Why is it important? Software is a complex system. Take a component out or add a new one, and you can’t be certain how it reacts. It is like playing Jenga. You reconstruct a tower, and the tower remains stable until it’s not. Players have to check the tower after ev...

Our blog posts are available in audio! Listen on the go and when you want to learn something new but don’t feel like reading. Your browser does not support the audio tag. Updated: 5 Jun 2026 Software test automation services are an essential part of the quality control process. Unlike manual testing, it uses special software for the implementation of test processes and assisting in test management, design, execution, etc. To run automated tests, QA engineers apply a ready-to-use tool or solutions that require writing additional code. We’ve already told about the ultimate goal and key objectives of software testing in one of our previous blog posts. But what about automation? Are there any specific automation testing goals and objectives? Let’s figure it out. What Are the Goals of Automated Testing? A fast-paced software development environment requires dynamic testing solutions. Automation helps to speed up the process, covering more test areas in less time. As a result, QA...

The crisis has already impacted all the industries globally. To return to the previous scale and adjust to new market rules, businesses need to change some of their habits and usual working practices. Having optimized the resources during quarantine, the companies now have to face diverse consequences. Everyone had to handle the crisis differently, particularly, due to the financial capacities. Some had to fire QA engineers, some suggested a leave of absence until the situation stabilizes, some, on the contrary, hired more. But eventually, the businesses need to recover momentum and adjust to the new business models required by the new consumer behavior. A Few Words about Economic Rebound At some point, tech companies will face a pent-up demand. It will cause the need for qualified specialists to become competitive again. Outsourcing allows you to do it quickly and efficiently. Quality assurance is essential for tech businesses and start-ups that crawl out of recession and need a qui...

Whether you’re just starting your migration from desktop or web, or already developing on a mobile platform, finding the right tools for your mobile application testing environment is paramount to delivering effective, high-quality mobile apps. Because of the upsurgence of mobile device use, it’s essential to build and deploy useful and intuitive apps. This is where effective mobile app testing services come into the picture. It’s not a question of whether to go with manual testing OR test automation services, but rather understanding how to use a combination of mobile app testing methods for the best results. Any professional software testing company will most likely employ a mixed approach depending on different scenarios. While automation is the latest industry buzzword, which certainly comes with a ton of advantages, it isn’t always the most suitable approach for all testing. For example, mobile automation is ideal for regression testing whereas manual testing is more app...

Sometimes a deployment of a new version of an app unexpectedly affects the ‘untouched’ functionality. It happens because the code changes are unpredictable. Ironically, bug fixing can cause new bugs. To take precautions against it, QA engineers run regression testing. Regression testing services cover the unchanged parts of an application to verify that the code change hasn’t impacted the general functionality. You can learn more about how to run regression tests and how they are different from retesting in one of our earlier posts. Sometimes, manual testing services aren't sufficient or fast enough to check all the changes quickly. That's when automated testing comes in with some helpful practices and tools. So, today, let’s focus on the regression testing tools. It would be difficult to come up with the “best to worst” rating or list them all, so we decided to go with 10 popular programs QA specialists use in 2020. 1. Selenium Selenium is one of the most powerful and ...

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, major events all over the world have been canceled or rescheduled. Experts advise using social distancing as an opportunity for remote education and self-development. Luckily, some tech conferences have changed the format and move online, making it possible. Benefits of Online Conferences Some may argue that online conferences don’t offer the same experience and value as in-person meetings. However, this is a temporary solution for the majority, and in-person events will come back next year. For now, let’s focus on the bright side as going online has some considerable benefits. Rethinking the situation. Looking for virtual alternatives proves the ability to adjust the extreme circumstances. New ideas and contacts. New perspectives and new acquaintances are two main things conference attendants seek. Participants will still be able to learn something new and chat online. Cost-saving. Attending a conference doesn’t imply traveling expenses. T...

QA Madness is an international company, and we cannot ignore the current events in the world and the way they influence every sphere of people’s lives. We understand how serious the situation is. All our team was transferred to work remotely in one day to stay safe. Thus, everyone can continue working at the usual pace and in (almost) usual conditions. Still, the market is unpredictable, and the situation changes every day. The companies reconsider their regular routines to adopt new systems of cooperation with consumers and partners. The majority of people work remotely. The demands for city infrastructure change, and this also affects businesses. People choose online payments instead of cash, delivery instead of going out on the street, online conferences instead of physical meetings. Altogether, this causes a lot of complications but also allows us to take a look at things from a new perspective. We are glad to see that many companies don’t try to take advantage of the presen...