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27 August 2025,
by a1qa
3 min read
Shift left in retail: how QA automation speeds up releases and improves eCommerce product quality
eCommerce leaders on platforms like Magento and Shopify face intense pressure to deploy new features quickly without sacrificing quality. Discover how a shift-left testing approach – supported by QA automation – helps retail teams release faster and deliver superior product quality.
Test automation
14 August 2025,
by a1qa
4 min read
Output-based test automation, who gains the most?
Linking payment to clear testing deliverables sounds simple. Yet the model reshapes budgets, incentives, and release velocity. Here is how output-based engagement works, where it excels.
Quality assurance
Test automation
30 July 2025,
by a1qa
5 min read
Revenue in limbo: rescuing abandoned carts with performance testing
Learn how performance assessment can help eCommerce businesses turn hesitation into transactions, paving the way to the “Thank you” page.
Performance testing
23 July 2025,
by a1qa
6 min read
Rewriting the rules: how AI is transforming game quality assurance
Better games, faster updates, happier players, sounds great, right? Learn how to achieve all of these with a smart QA approach.
Performance testing
QA in Gaming
Quality assurance
Test automation
11 July 2025,
by a1qa
5 min read
7 reasons why businesses need load testing
Want to optimize software performance or ensure its smooth functioning during peak sales season? Discover how load testing may help.
Performance testing
Quality assurance
Test automation
25 June 2025,
by a1qa
5 min read
Microservices testing: strategies for resilience, speed, and precision
Learn how a thoughtful QA strategy can keep distributed systems running like clockwork.
Cybersecurity testing
Performance testing
Test automation
18 June 2025,
by a1qa
5 min read
Harmony in diversity: mastering quality across ecosystems of QA and test automation vendors
Learn how to turn vendor diversity into a strategic advantage with a collaborative, thought-out approach.
QA consulting
Quality assurance
Software lifecycle QA
Shift left in retail: how QA automation speeds up releases and improves eCommerce product qualityOutput-based test automation, who gains the most?Revenue in limbo: rescuing abandoned carts with performance testingRewriting the rules: how AI is transforming game quality assurance7 reasons why businesses need load testing Microservices testing: strategies for resilience, speed, and precisionHarmony in diversity: mastering quality across ecosystems of QA and test automation vendorsHow QA powers fast, modern mobile banking appsHow QA drives safety and compliance in medical device testingBuilding a safety net for banks: the role of testing in the ISO 20022 shiftCybersecurity: Top 5 questions to ask a QA vendorFintech and DORA: the role of testing in ensuring digital sustainability Test automation in Agile and DevOps: Maximizing flexibility and speedDiving deep into spike testing: first aid for combatting unpredictable traffic patternsA well-thought-out QA strategy for launching gambling software across the globeStreamlining software development life cycle through advanced test automationDedicated team model in QA: all you should know about itRiding the wave of innovation: top 6 QA trends shaping 2025Addressing 4 security issues for digital transformation programsQA for financial applications: 5 reasons why it is a must-haveGet ready for Black-Friday-to-Cyber-Monday shopping: 5 testing types to include in your QA strategyThe art of accessibility testing for ensuring compliance in every clickWhy do bugs get missed? Learn the problems and tips to avoid themSoft skills 101: how to supercharge business success in 2025QA to address key pain points in retail QA to ensure smooth migration to the cloudEmbracing shift-right testing to enhance software quality through real-world insightsInterview with Mike Urbanovich: How to build a robust test automation strategy?Establishing seamless interaction between development and QA teams to boost productivityShifting to test automation to maximize software qualityEmbracing robotic process automation to drive efficiency in QANavigating the fintech frontier in 2024: QA’s role in delivering high-quality financial software Optimizing software performance with shift-left testingQA’s role in adopting telecom trends for 2024 Fortifying retail security posture: embracing zero trust to protect customer dataAdvancing QA and software testing processes with AI4 actionable tips to enhance Agile and DevOps processes On the pulse of 2024: optimizing the adoption of eHealth trends with QANavigating the future: QA trends that will define 2024. Part 2Navigating the future: QA trends that will define 2024. Part 12023 year-end recap: a journey through the a1qa milestones The year in valuable conversations: recapping 2023 a1qa’s roundtables for IT executives a1qa has been included in the Next-Generation Quality Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by Everest Groupa1qa shines as the finalist in three categories of the North American Software Testing Awards6 top reasons why business should invest in software qualityFrom idea to buying: 7 testing types to make your mobile eCommerce solutions flawlessEnable crash-proof streaming platforms for Holidays seasonOn the way to Web 3.0: key software testing aspects for seamless digital experiences. Part 2On the way to Web 3.0: key software testing aspects for seamless digital experiences. Part 1 a1qa’s recognition by GoodFirms: A testament to our expertise6 activities to supercharge test automation with AI and MLReady, steady, test: How QA drives seamless gaming experiencesInterview with Alina Karachun, Account director at a1qa: unearthing the power of a true IT leaderThe ins and outs of ensuring OSS/BSS software quality: a hands-on guidea1qa tech voice: Managing director at a1qa, North America, discusses pros and cons of much-debated technologiesThe ultimate QA guide for smoothly migrating to Web 3.0Reaching HIPAA compliance for eHealth solutions through QAMobile app testing guide: win the race with five-star softwareBest of 2022 by executives: 8 most visited a1qa blog postsThe future of software testing: top 4 impactful trends that will dominate in 2023Release at pace with test automation: What, why, and how to measure success?What is a сulture of happiness for a QA company?Agile QA – what is needed for greater flexibility and speed?Interview with Dileep Marway on a series of articles “Agility and speed: Supercharging your business strategies with QA”Optimizing telecom budgets with QA outsourcing: everything you need to know. Part 2 Optimizing telecom budgets with QA outsourcing: everything you need to know. Part 14 telecom trends for 2023 and how to painlessly implement them with QAAPI testing: why, what, how?6 must-have testing types for eLearning and mLearning softwareApp software testing for telecom: What are the common issues telco providers face?Top-quality IoT solutions: 3 problems and ways to solve themTop 10 a1qa’s best blog posts of 2021What prevents companies from boosting eCommerce customer experience: 4 common mistakesThe A to Z guide to functional testinga1qa recognized for cybersecurity expertise by Clutch!Continuous testing 101: a comprehensive guideScriptless test automation: revealing the truth via 3 misconceptionsCybersecurity testing: 4 best practices to ensure highly safe IT solutionsStepping into the future: QA and software testing trends to thrive in 2022Test automation: 3 core activities to keep pace with dynamic software changesCompatibility testing: 5 key tips to ensure high quality of mobile appsAgile and DevOps: Boosting the quality of eCommerce appsAR/VR testing in retail: turning challenges into opportunitiesBig data testing 101: the complete guideHow to handle the uncertainty with Agile: three-phase game plan6 BFSI trends and how to implement them with QAIoT testing: 4 ways to overcome challenges of digital transformation5G network impact on mobile app testingHow to attain in-sprint test automation to reinforce development processesWatch out for 6 telecom trends and QA tips to implement themQA scenario to introduce 6 eCommerce trends in 2021Mobile app performance testing: getting high software efficiency9 QA points for delivering high-quality SaaS-based solutionsWinning trust: 5 industries that need blockchain testing3 do’s and 3 don’ts in BFSI software testingFull-cycle testing: introduce the missing link into your IT strategyTop 5 QA and software testing trends in 2021: responding to a global situation with easeAcumatica: ensuring sound business operations with well-tested ERP systemQA for media and entertainmenteHealth software testing: taking the digital Hippocratic oathA clear view of smart team scalabilityWinning the competition: how to accelerate time to marketData migration to the cloud: enable robust transition through QAHow to arrange fruitful joint work with an outsourcing QA teamOWASP as a guide to mobile apps security testingTest automation: is it worth starting?SAFe vs. Scrum, and PI planning essentialsFollowing six main 2020 retail trends with QAUnderstanding Agile testing: 6 questions answered5 lessons we learned from COVID-19QA-focused retrospective: identifying and solving project problemsEnsuring high software performance in challenging timesQA outsourcing – the respond to unprecedented global challengea1qa awarded for cybersecurity expertise!Finding technologies value during digital transformation journeya1qa acquires a prominent position among Top Testing Companies at GoodFirmsThe long and the short of fintech apps testingHow to enhance performance of your web software product?Business-oriented QA and software testing in 2020: top 6 trendsa1qa named top software testing company on Clutch 10004 cases when you may think you need usability testing but you don’tDigging a little deeper into efficient CRM testing“Every team member is responsible for software quality”: interview with Head of QA at worldwide media resourceClient-side performance: make your end users stayTest automation process overviewTop 5 pitfalls that affect the product quality while introducing AgileMaking test automation a reality: part 23 steps to plan for high qualityMaking test automation a reality: part 1How to ensure the quality of smart contracts in decentralized applications9 stages of effective performance testing processTailored test automation workshops for executives in Lisbon: the insights and resultsTop 8 questions about starting cooperation with a1qaTest automation tools overview: Docker and Ansible perfect duo6 rules to perform realistic load testingKey performance testing services to bear in mindIT trends that will shape the face of QA in 2019Software testing: how to choose what to testBenefits of native mobile app testing on real devicesHow to use computer vision to improve your test automationSlow website speed? Performance testing is not the only solutionHow DevOps is changing software testingTest automation: scalable Selenoid as an alternative for Selenium Grid6 questions to answer before automating your testingReview of tools to test blockchain-based appsAccessibility testing: the basics you would like to knowBenefits of involving an external business analystHow QA providers help telecom companies overcome 21st century challenges5 social engineering schemes: be aware and bewareReal-life example of building solid test automation strategyHow to build proper test automation strategyWeb application testing: short guideProtecting user passwords: security techniques and penetration testingTesting point of sale: challenges and solutionsSpecifics of data warehouse and business intelligence testingSpecifics of testing blockchain-based appsRegression testing: essence, stages, approachesParallel testing to ensure billing system migration qualityIntegration testing: real-life exampleTesting trends for 2018Mobile test automation with AppiumOWASP Top 10 2017: what’s new?a1qa: one-stop shop for first-rate QA services5 reasons to say thank you to software testersHow a1qa testers conducted customer acceptance testingWhat testers need to know about user acceptance testingImplementing a well-thought approach to healthcare IT testingInternationalization and localization testing: most common types of defectsLocalization vs internationalization: things to consider while testingGoogle changes search and discovery algorithms: now higher quality leads to higher rankingFrom requirements specification to complex business analysis: interview with a1qa head of BAInterview with head of a1qa test automation center of excellenceLocalization testing strategy for fostering project success5 reasons customers leave your online store without buyingProper user acceptance testing and solutions to 4 main challenges6 most common reasons bugs are missedTesting pharmaceutical software: when domain knowledge is the keySAFe Is Safe, or how our QA team benefited from scaling the ScrumHardening sprints in SAFe: how to add value to the project without coding and testingScaled agile framework: levels of implementationHow our QA team scaled Agile: SAFe overviewAssuring quality of mobile app: how we at a1qa tested Pokemon GOAssuring quality of mobile app. stage 4: release and supporting testing activitiesAssuring quality of mobile app. stage 3: testingAssuring quality of mobile app. stage 2: test planningAssuring quality of mobile app. stage 1: strategy6 JIRA options that can be very useful to agile managers5 steps to agile with JIRA toolsGuideline for successful software testing in 2017TOP 10 vulnerabilities from a1qa. Part 2Top 10 vulnerabilities from a1qa. Part 1Will your website survive black friday and cyber monday?A or B? – That is the questionTen million steps to release, or difficulties in wearables testingBuilding test automation solution in BDD environmentGherkin: speaking the same language with automation engineersHow to protect bank cards in e-commerce appsFinding vulnerabilities with Google DorksTips & tricks for mobile testing newcomersDifference between business analyst and system analystInterview with Adam Knight: Big Data exploratory testingBuilding engaging and secure mobile applicationsInterview with Adam Knight: how much of a Sisyphean task is in software testing?Good testing is about asking right questions: Intereview with Thanh HuynhTop 10 most common mobile app vulnerabilities 2016Interview with Lisa Crispin: whole-team approach to qualityRelevant mobile testing trends in 2016Introducing unit testing: interview with Gil ZilberfeldInterview with Daniel Knott: upside down testingInterview with Daniel Knott: mobile testing trends and challenges6 tips to test magento e-commerce applicationsFixed-price projects: how can both sides win?Fixed-price projects: potential challengesWhy are IM-messengers so unsecure? Part 2Why are IM-messengers so unsecure? Part 110 mobile app predictions of 2016Mobile data traffic forecast: key findingsMicrosoft Edge: tester’s opinionWindows 10 security: tester’s opinionFive QA trends to keep in mind in 2016Evaluating the effectiveness of test automation4 tips to stop zombie apps riseTop 10 most crucial web application vulnerabilitiesTOP 5 most popular a1qa blog topicsEmployee with entrepreneurial attitude. Interview with Maaret PyhajarviCareer in IT: how to become a software tester? Part 2Career in IT: how to become a software tester? Part 1Mobile testing consultants – a look from the outside. Part 2Software testing needs more automation. Part 2Mobile testing consultants – a look from the outside. Part 1Software testing is problem solving. Interview with Christin WiedemannSoftware testing needs more automation. Part 1A tester among developers, or Alice in Wonderland, part 2“How on earth will we approach the challenge?”, by Paul Gerrard. Part 2A tester among developers, or Alice in WonderlandA story about mini-waterfall. Interview with Janet Gregory. Part 2Keyword-driven testing methodology. Part 3“How on earth will we approach the challenge?”, by Paul Gerrard. Part 1Homo tapiens: think like a criminalA story about mini-waterfall. Interview with Janet Gregory. Part 1Keyword-driven testing methodology. Part 2Homo tapiens: a new generation of mobile usersFocus is a paradox. Interview with Zeger Van Hese. Part 2Keyword-driven testing methodology. Part 1A valuable addition to the tester’s toolbox. Interview with Zeger Van Hese. Part 1Voice command testing – “Do you understand me, machine?” Part 2a1qa provides workforce insightVoice command testing – “Do you understand me, machine?” Part 1Things that can make or break you as a tester. Interview with Rob LambertPenguin taming: how to test Linux-based applications. Part 2A novel-long standard. Interview with James ChristiePenguin taming: how to test Linux-based applications. Part 1A story by an anti-bottleneck tester. Interview with Eric JacobsonMobile testing: how to maintain your devicesEncouraging exploratory tests. Interview with Alan RichardsonAutomated testing of mobile applicationsApplying the Agile Manifesto to mobile testingTest specialists are essential members of software teams. Interview with Alan PageA marriage made in heavenHow to challenge complexity: tricks by British Jedi tester Lloyd RodenProtecting against DoS attacksTesting to me is never a dull job. Interview with Huib Schoots. Part IIReverse engineering in the context of desktop and mobile applications securityIt`s all about personal skill development. Interview with Huib Schoots. Part I‘Alien bugs’: how self-made regulations help in dealing with unclear bug reportsDDoS/DoS attacks: experience-based insight. Part IIMetaphorical talk about testing. Interview with Rik MarselisTest model and requirement managementFreedom and responsibility in testing. Interview with Rikard EdgrenUsing back-to-back testing in the telecom industryUser experience is a powerful tool. Interview with Torbjörn RyberRefocus the IT budget on growthThe way to become an ideal tester. Interview with Karen N. JohnsonBig Data model as a means of testing web-based applicationsClarify your boss expectations first. Interview with Justin RohrmanDDoS/DoS attacks: experience-based insight. Part IInvolving QA team in Agile process. Interview with Matthew HeusserSmall projects in QA: what can be easier?Do not treat crowdtesting as panacea. Interview with Parimala Hariprasad. Part IIWhy app design defects should not be “won’t fix”. Part 2How to decrease post-release risks. Interview with Parimala Hariprasad. Part IWhy app design defects should not be “won’t fix”Keyword-driven testing: reasons to use or skip. Part 2Benchmark testing of Raspberry Pi operating systemsWhy testing cannot be automated? Interview with Michael Bolton. Part IIKeyword-driven testing: reasons to use or skip. Part 1Quality of testing always matters. Interview with Michael Bolton. Part ICloud storage security: comparative study (part 2)Cloud storage security: comparative studyTesting model tools: Microsoft Test Manager, JIRA Zephyr and HP Quality CenterSecurity testing – choose what you really need. Part IISecurity testing – choose what you really need. Part IAndroid and IOS security mechanisms. OS vulnerabilitiesTesting Big Data: three fundamental componentsGentleman`s kit of a security tester: are the development skills necessary?Android and iOS security mechanisms. Application storesOutsourcing in testing industry: QA companies versus freelancersAndroid and iOS security mechanismsMobile applications and future tendenciesResponse time is vital to keep customers. Interview with Rainar UttSocial payment media a justified phenomenonTips and tricks for mobile testing: a software tester’s roadmapSharePoint testing roadmap: what to skipTesting models: how did you ever live without them?Learn saying ‘no’, you can’t do all good ideas. Interview with Steve RoweSharePoint testing roadmap: what should be testedSharePoint: testing roadmapPerformance testing: test execution and result analysisa1qa compared cloud storages for “Network Computing”IT life: fixing other people’s mistakesYou need testing to get a neutral vision. Interview with Franco MartinigRobot framework as automation tool“Once we saved $500.000 with load testing.” Interview with Scott MoorePerformance testing: environment set upAbout performance testingRemember that machines can’t think. Interview with Paul Carvalho. Part IIUnderstanding ‘context-driven’ testing. Interview with Paul Carvalho. Part ITesting-as-a-ServiceKeyword driven testing approach: why you should or shouldn’t use itNo unit tests could be created after coding. Interview with Raimond SiniveeThe essentials of testing a customized Microsoft Dynamics CRMWhy you need to simplify testing? Interview with Joel Montvelisky. Part IITesters are in charge of QA intelligence. Interview with Joel Montvelisky. Part IWhy use object-based design in the test frameworkWho can be a good automator? Interview with Shrinivas Kulkarni. Part IIThere is no other way but automation. Interview with Shrinivas Kulkarni. Part IMonitoring saves your businessFrom business administrator to awarded tester. Interview with Markus GartnerTest automation framework: why you should have oneMigration testing: white box approachTo automate, or not to automate: that is the questionNever let a metric go unsupervised. Interview with James BachMigration testing: black box approachDatabase testingTest automation metrics: KPI componentsDomain-centered QA approachInstallation testing phases. Final stepsInstallation testing phasesInstallation testingTypical localizable issuesInternationalization and localizationIntroduction into localizationMobile apps and the year of adaptationTesting mobile apps: QA can make or break project’s successDivide-and-conquer approach to mobile app testingTest automation risksStart testing your billing product a year in advanceTest automation metrics: evaluation of automation efficiencyBack-to-back testing in OSS/BSSTest automation returnsMobile cloud services: is it expensive and does it bring value?QA metrics for managers: defects and developersMobile cloud services: DeviceAnywhere by Keynote SystemsIntroducing QA to Agile teamMobile cloud services: MobileCloud by Perfecto MobileiOS7: experienced-based insightMobile cloud services: experienced-based insightEffective budget strategy: more R&D, better ROI