4 software quality trends to watch in 2023

The tech industry is navigating unprecedented times due to the record VC funding bubble causing a hyper-competitive market followed by a dramatic downturn with mass layoffs. Companies are under pressure to deliver high-quality software faster than ever before, all with fewer resources and people. Remote work has become the new normal, and as a result, Quality Assurance (QA) workers play a different role when everyone is remote, working closely with developers throughout the entire development process. Quality Engineering teams have emerged within engineering organizations, focusing on managing quality across the entire development cycle, while also expanding to include security testing. Everybody in the company, from design and product management to support and sales, is expected to be involved in ensuring product quality. The definition of quality is changing to include security and privacy, with automated testing expanding to include security testing. Even pre-launch startups are adopting QA contractors due to remote work making it feasible for them to communicate and collaborate with the core team. To stay competitive, companies must adapt and find creative solutions to deliver top-notch software with fewer resources and team members.

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