The various quality assurance activities must be carefully planned and managed. Clearly defined key figures form the basis for management. Suitable processes must be used for this, and the use of suitable tools is also necessary in larger projects. That is why we draw up a structured project plan at the start of the introduction of your QMS, so that the QA of your software solutions is both efficient and effective.

The key figures defined in the planning must be recorded and evaluated on an ongoing basis. In the event of deviations from the target status, we initiate appropriate measures if necessary and make corrections to the planning.

The processes used must be continuously “put to the test” and adapted if necessary. The aim of QA for software solutions and other IT projects is to continuously improve activities and processes.

Templates for important project artifacts and checklists (e.g. for reviews and test case creation and execution) are an important support for quality assurance measures. They consolidate empirical knowledge for the structured, efficient and reproducible implementation of these measures. Standards define “recognized rules of technology” and promote the uniformity of products and processes. Depending on the industry and product, different standards must be adhered to during project implementation.

Test automation helps to significantly improve the development and life cycle of a software solution. As release cycles are getting shorter and testing efforts are increasing, automated tests are often more efficient than manual tests in the context of QA for software – they run faster and more reliably, can be repeated at any time and bugs and anomalies can be identified promptly.

A variety of tools are used for the development, testing and operation of software in order to support and document the associated activities. The selection, introduction and support of a suitable tool is of great importance for the efficiency and quality of the development and testing process as well as the operation of software.

A variety of static procedures (e.g. reviews) and dynamic procedures (black box and white box) can be considered for this sub-area of QA for software solutions. These must be selected and used on a project-specific basis, which requires in-depth expertise in the respective processes.

Different roles with very differentiated qualification profiles are required for the various quality assurance measures and tasks. The respective employees must be trained and further educated through suitable measures. Training courses are of course an important option here; these should be supplemented by certifications (such as ISQTB).