Basic SQA Checklist

  1. Code Reviews: All code should be reviewed by another developer for readability, efficiency, and functionality before being merged into the main codebase. This process helps to identify and fix issues early, improving the quality of the software.
  2. Unit Tests: Each unit of the software should be tested independently to verify that it works as intended. This helps to ensure that each component or function is working correctly.
  3. Integration Tests: These tests verify that different units of the software work together correctly. They focus on the interfaces between components to ensure they interact as expected.
  4. Regression Tests: These tests should ensure that new code does not break existing functionality. They are run after modifications to the software to ensure it still works as before.
  5. Error Handling: The software should handle errors gracefully and provide useful error messages to users. This involves anticipating possible errors and ensuring the system responds in a user-friendly way.

Advanced SQA Checklist

  1. Performance Testing: Test the software under heavy loads to ensure it can handle high usage. This could involve simulating many users accessing the software at once, or running complex tasks that require a lot of processing power.
  2. Security Testing: Verify that the software is secure from common vulnerabilities. This could involve checking for weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers, such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
  3. Usability Testing: Test the software's user interface for ease of use and intuitiveness. This involves observing users as they use the software, and making improvements based on their feedback and any difficulties they encounter.
  4. Compatibility Testing: Check that the software works correctly on different operating systems, web browsers, etc. This ensures that all users, regardless of their specific setup, can use the software effectively.
  5. Automated Testing: Automate as many tests as possible to reduce the time and effort required for testing. This could involve using testing frameworks or tools that run tests automatically whenever changes are made to the code.