Information about Designing Tests

You have a new piece of software you are ready to enter on the market, but wait a minute, has it been tested? Do you know if there are any bugs or major concerns with the software. True, this is your baby and you know it is perfect but is not it better to think before you start getting the angry emails? You might have gone over the whole program with a fine toothed comb but just like a writer who would not see mistakes in front of their eyes, a software designer may not go into all the hidden spots of the software to ferret out all the little problems.

 Take the time to find someone who is pretty qualified not only with performing test design but also qualified in the sort of software you have actually created. A person who knows everything about business software should not have a clue when it comes to trying entertainment applications. Do not usually go for the lowest bidder. This is your reputation on the line and how much do you think that is worth? If possible, ask for references that you can actually check. If they do not want you contacting previous clients then that should be a red flag. And no matter how anxious you are to get your code on the market do not impose a short testing time.

Give the tester ample time to completely dissect the program and make sure it is perfect. Last but not least be sure to give yourself enough time to go back in and actually fix the items that were found. You have wasted your money if you have put yourself on too short a deadline and are unable to make the software perfect before distribution.