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simple tests on real devices to measure their service’s performance and using the results judiciously. By prioritising real-time feedback and testing in the field, teams can ensure that their software meets user needs and performs reliably under diverse conditions. The agile approach to QA is a significant advancement in the software industry. It reduces the burden on engineers, promotes a more dynamic response to field conditions and ultimately leads to better, more user-centric software. The result for video service providers is a superior quality of experience for users. As technology continues to evolve, this flexible approach is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive market.
measured by robots is then aggregated and presented in tailored reports. Those reports include an overview of how tests went, as well as video recordings and details on each run so that providers can gain insight into exactly what is happening with their video service. A Smarter Approach to QA While plenty of teams would still love the time afforded to release in the old v-cycle method, the market has fundamentally shifted to placing emphasis on what is most useful. Customers today have more options than ever before and will quickly change services if one isn’t working. Companies need to keep up with the competition and rapidly push changes to market. By embracing field testing, teams can deliver high-quality video services faster and more efficiently. It’s still a long game – a benefit of agile development is testing in a larger variety of network environments and comparing the results over time. In this modern era of software development, it is essential to adopt a smarter approach to QA and deployment. This does not mean doing more testing, but testing more efficiently. Very successful video service providers are running a small number of automated
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