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5 minute read As a CTO, you’re responsible for protecting the sensitive data of your SaaS business and maintaining your customer’s trust.  It’s a critical role that requires staying up to date on the latest security best practices and taking proactive measures to safeguard against data breaches and other threats.  So, what can you do to protect your SaaS business and keep your customer data safe?  This checklist should help you keep a tab on the top security testing practices in 2023: ✅ Encrypt sensitive data  If your SaaS business handles sensitive information, such as personal data or financial data, it’s important to encrypt […]

5 minute read A customer of Bugasura may have moved to ClickUp. Therefore, we are not claiming that we are the best, which is why you should read on, as this is not a sales pitch. We are exploring contexts where we have become useful. We wish to share them so you can assess your context and understand which tool is suitable for your journey. Most people tend to pick a popular tool because it is loaded with features. That’s how they make a wrong decision with full confidence.  ClickUp competes with Jira, which still is a giant software.  ClickUp believes that it […]

4 minute read The bug tracker is among the least reinvented products in decades. We are changing it. But even before we reinvented it, we asked – what does a reinvented bug tracker look like? Why reinvent something that is working? Bug tracking tools empower development teams at every step of the bug life cycle. The tool facilitates the logging by the testers of concise and accurate bug reports. Bug reports help developers in reproducing the bugs and quickly fixing them. The hallmark of a good bug report is that it should not require any further communication or follow-up questions. The time, thus […]

2 minute read For the sake of understanding, I will break it down into episodes based on the chronology of how it occurred to me. Episode 1-Reporting Time As a hands-on tester, one big problem I faced is the time to report bugs when testing on a mobile phone. Take a screenshot – send it over email – download it on the laptop – again upload to Jira and write the bug report. Every bug I found – I wasted 15 minutes in reporting it and hence it slows down my testing. Also, I don’t want to spend time writing steps to reproduce […]

4 minute read Discord is an excellent platform for bringing in users and engaging them with what they like and don’t like. We know of Indie developers building new-age modern software who have moved away from Git Issues and have started using Discord. However, they all face one serious problem – it can get very noisy. Noise is bad for developer productivity The requirements for the use of tracking tools are rather stringent. The ‘noise’ around defect tracking mainly arises from the overhead of adhering to strict conditions. There is no argument over the utility of defect tracking, per se.  Often, developers in […]

2 minute read Above is a story about Priya who is a QA Tester. She was assigned to test an app, but she was struggling to find a bug in the app. She used Bugasura to help her report bugs. An idea dawned upon her, she started checking the reviews of the app she was testing. She went through the user problems in the reviews and found a very deep-rooted bug that was depreciating the User Experience of the app. The Product Team was really happy with Priya’s work; the bug was the cause for all the bad reviews of the app. The […]

3 minute read This week we interview Nishantha CK, 4 years into Software Testing. Prior to Moolya, she was working with Accenture. She is a self-starter, lightning-quick when it comes to acquiring new skills and a problem-solver. In her spare time, Nisha is an avid reader, also loves penning down her thoughts. She is a trained Indian classical singer and actively does voluntary work on humanitarian ground. Nishantha has clocked more than 213 hours of testing and reporting on Bugasura App. We asked her a few questions about her experience with Bugasura, and how does it change her way of testing (if it […]

4 minute read Founding a start-up and coding is complicated enough to keep founders and the start-up’s teams busy. With myriad things on their plates to worry about, start-ups can do without having to deal with either an inadequate or an overly unwieldy and complicated bug tracker.  A bug tracking tool is necessary for a start-up developing tech products/services – be it software, apps, website design, etc. Customers expect bug-free products for a smooth user experience. Quality Assurance (QA) is key to providing users with a superior experience, and a bug tracking tool in this context becomes an inescapable necessity for QA.  At […]

4 minute read Peer review is a must-have in software testing! It plays a critical role in improving code quality, facilitating collaboration, and enhancing product reliability. It is an integral part of quality assurance allowing testers to identify potential bugs and enhance the overall development process. However, all this is possible only when it is carried out in a highly structured manner. Bug-tracking tools like Bugasura enhance the efficiency of peer review with the robust structure that it offers through its various features. This blog explores the significance of peer review, its impact on code quality, and best practices for implementing it effectively. […]

9 minute read Jira is no newbie! For over two decades, it has held a strong presence in the software development and project management community, setting standards for bug tracking and resolution, task management, and improved collaboration. Two decades on and everyone is still talking about Jira – except now it’s more about ditching Jira and exploring Jira alternatives. What caused this shift?  Why are teams exploring Jira alternatives? Although Jira has been a legendary tool in this vertical, its complexity has been making it increasingly irrelevant in today’s agile environment. About 38% of project management tool users are frustrated with its complex […]

8 minute read   Bugs are almost an indispensable part of the software development cycle. A bug refers to an error, flaw, or defect within a computer program or system that causes it to behave unexpectedly, producing incorrect results or performing unintended actions. Simply put, bugs plague every project. A bug inevitably leads to various other complications, such as delays in release, noncompliance, and bad user experiences. Therefore, reporting it well is paramount to overall development and product quality. What is a bug report? A bug report is a critical document that provides a detailed account of the issue, defect, or flaw identified […]

8 minute read DevOps has significantly transformed the product development scenario for a few years. Bug reporting software has further accelerated and expanded its impact. A 2020 DevOps Trends Survey has shown how DevOps implementation has positively impacted companies (99%). They have reported:   faster time-to-market (50%)  higher quality deliverables (61%) lower failure rate of new releases (45%) less incidents (40%) improved team collaboration (60%)  reduced deployment failures (40%) But one main issue continued to top their list of concerns—bug issues (48%). This was closely tied to insufficient automated testing tools that could help avoid manual testing (24%).  Subsequently, when bug-reporting software was integrated […]

5 minute read Agile is now widely adapted across various industries and sectors. eSparkbiz highlights that 86% of software development companies have adopted agile methodologies. All of which have reported a positive impact on their teams’ creativity, effectiveness, and productivity. The 15-day sprint undoubtedly reflects tangible positive results. Conversely, some critical challenges have emerged in agile product development, such as technical debt and massive issue backlogs, which have been widely reported by product managers. Given the growing trend in agile implementation, what are teams likely to do, and what should they ideally be doing? Would teams revert to old methodologies, or should they […]

8 minute read User Interface (UI) Testing Functionality Testing Accessibility Testing Volume Testing Cross Platforms Compatibility Security Customization Memory Consumption Interruption Handling Location Accessibility Back-end & Database Testing Network Performance Testing Automation Testing 2024 is shaping up to be the year of intense competition in the Android mobile app space. With millions of apps battling for users’ attention, developers need more than just skill—they need the right tools to survive. Mobile app downloads surpassed 230 billion globally in 2022 and continue to rise. Mobile traffic now accounts for 60% of global internet use, and with users spending an average of 5 hours daily […]

4 minute read When you’ve spent years in the trenches of software development, you learn quickly that not all bug tracking tools are created equal. For software testers and developers alike, having the right bug tracker can mean the difference between a smooth release and a nightmare of missed deadlines and frustrated customers. Let’s explore the top 10 features that should be on your checklist when selecting a bug tracking tool. These aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential to managing technical debt and maintaining high software quality 1. Comprehensive Bug Reporting with Contextual Insights At the heart of any bug tracker is its ability to […]

5 minute read As a CTO, you’re responsible for protecting the sensitive data of your SaaS business and maintaining your customer’s trust.  It’s a critical role that requires staying up to date on the latest security best practices and taking proactive measures to safeguard against data breaches and other threats.  So, what can you do to protect your SaaS business and keep your customer data safe?  This checklist should help you keep a tab on the top security testing practices in 2023: ✅ Encrypt sensitive data  If your SaaS business handles sensitive information, such as personal data or financial data, it’s important to encrypt […]

4 minute read Peer review is a must-have in software testing! It plays a critical role in improving code quality, facilitating collaboration, and enhancing product reliability. It is an integral part of quality assurance allowing testers to identify potential bugs and enhance the overall development process. However, all this is possible only when it is carried out in a highly structured manner. Bug-tracking tools like Bugasura enhance the efficiency of peer review with the robust structure that it offers through its various features. This blog explores the significance of peer review, its impact on code quality, and best practices for implementing it effectively. […]

3 minute read As the software industry advances, high-quality, bug-free products are in great demand like never before. The increasing complexity of modern software has also exposed the limitations of traditional bug-tracking methods. Product reliability, satisfaction of customer expectations, lowered project costs, and reduced technical debt have now been understood to be inextricably linked to early bug detection.  Therefore, addressing issues early in the development process has become a foundational aspect of effective product lifecycle management. The Role of AI in Bug Tracking AI and machine learning (ML) are now redefining bug tracking. Human error is being significantly minimized by automating detection, triage, […]

9 minute read Jira is no newbie! For over two decades, it has held a strong presence in the software development and project management community, setting standards for bug tracking and resolution, task management, and improved collaboration. Two decades on and everyone is still talking about Jira – except now it’s more about ditching Jira and exploring Jira alternatives. What caused this shift?  Why are teams exploring Jira alternatives? Although Jira has been a legendary tool in this vertical, its complexity has been making it increasingly irrelevant in today’s agile environment. About 38% of project management tool users are frustrated with its complex […]

9 minute read Deciphering clients’ complex business needs and simplifying technical jargon into more straightforward and actionable terms is just the tip of the Business Analysts’ (BA) iceberg. As they strive to ensure clear communication among all stakeholders, it’s safe to say that they are the glue that holds it all together. Although today’s agile environment can sometimes feel unsurmountable with constantly evolving priorities and urgent fires that need attention and resolution, it is not impossible. With bug-tracking tools like Bugasura, BAs can seamlessly accomplish their tasks with finesse and deliver high-quality products.  The traditional systematic approach, which involves gathering, analyzing, and manually […]

8 minute read User Interface (UI) Testing Functionality Testing Accessibility Testing Volume Testing Cross Platforms Compatibility Security Customization Memory Consumption Interruption Handling Location Accessibility Back-end & Database Testing Network Performance Testing Automation Testing 2024 is shaping up to be the year of intense competition in the Android mobile app space. With millions of apps battling for users’ attention, developers need more than just skill—they need the right tools to survive. Mobile app downloads surpassed 230 billion globally in 2022 and continue to rise. Mobile traffic now accounts for 60% of global internet use, and with users spending an average of 5 hours daily […]

5 minute read A customer of Bugasura may have moved to ClickUp. Therefore, we are not claiming that we are the best, which is why you should read on, as this is not a sales pitch. We are exploring contexts where we have become useful. We wish to share them so you can assess your context and understand which tool is suitable for your journey. Most people tend to pick a popular tool because it is loaded with features. That’s how they make a wrong decision with full confidence.  ClickUp competes with Jira, which still is a giant software.  ClickUp believes that it […]

4 minute read Founding a start-up and coding is complicated enough to keep founders and the start-up’s teams busy. With myriad things on their plates to worry about, start-ups can do without having to deal with either an inadequate or an overly unwieldy and complicated bug tracker.  A bug tracking tool is necessary for a start-up developing tech products/services – be it software, apps, website design, etc. Customers expect bug-free products for a smooth user experience. Quality Assurance (QA) is key to providing users with a superior experience, and a bug tracking tool in this context becomes an inescapable necessity for QA.  At […]

4 minute read Founding your own high-tech startup business is like becoming a parent to a newborn baby – it requires different tools, strategies, and requirements. On the other hand, Big companies like Google generally “learn to live” with specific low-priority issues because fixing them is not as high a priority as paying off other, more critical issues.  Bugs exist in both, whether you’re a large corporation or a startup – hindering the process of development.  Every new feature requires an effort that includes the code produced particularly for that feature and the software tests, quality assurance procedures, code documentation, deployment processes, and […]

4 minute read Discord is an excellent platform for bringing in users and engaging them with what they like and don’t like. We know of Indie developers building new-age modern software who have moved away from Git Issues and have started using Discord. However, they all face one serious problem – it can get very noisy. Noise is bad for developer productivity The requirements for the use of tracking tools are rather stringent. The ‘noise’ around defect tracking mainly arises from the overhead of adhering to strict conditions. There is no argument over the utility of defect tracking, per se.  Often, developers in […]

4 minute read The bug tracker is among the least reinvented products in decades. We are changing it. But even before we reinvented it, we asked – what does a reinvented bug tracker look like? Why reinvent something that is working? Bug tracking tools empower development teams at every step of the bug life cycle. The tool facilitates the logging by the testers of concise and accurate bug reports. Bug reports help developers in reproducing the bugs and quickly fixing them. The hallmark of a good bug report is that it should not require any further communication or follow-up questions. The time, thus […]

4 minute read UX is not UI. The world agrees but thinks and does otherwise. UI gets cluttered as more and more features are added, or the product has too many options to play around with.  Bug trackers and Project Management (PM) tools are like cockpit controls in a modern airplane. The only difference is that most bug trackers aren’t designed for skilled, busy engineers to operate. They put every button in a cluttered fashion that causes engineers’ productivity to fall. Comparison of cockpit controls The visual complexity of tools that are meant to improve productivity can, paradoxically, reduce productivity. Let’s understand how […]

4 minute read In the not too distant past, project teams comprised close-knit groups that were all co-located with their managers.  Today’s modern workplace is rather different. The project teams are characterized by globally distributed teams, remote working, and online collaboration. The need to cope with project planning, organization, assigning accountability, and following-up, makes project management tools an inescapable necessity for efficient functioning.  The development of a software tool for improving a business process, expanding into a new market, and constructing a bridge are a few common project examples that a project management tool can help execute seamlessly.  What do Project Management (PM) […]

2 minute read Above is a story about Priya who is a QA Tester. She was assigned to test an app, but she was struggling to find a bug in the app. She used Bugasura to help her report bugs. An idea dawned upon her, she started checking the reviews of the app she was testing. She went through the user problems in the reviews and found a very deep-rooted bug that was depreciating the User Experience of the app. The Product Team was really happy with Priya’s work; the bug was the cause for all the bad reviews of the app. The […]

7 minute read The pace at which the software landscape is evolving, balancing product quality and technical debt has become increasingly challenging. Seasoned leaders in IT and software development, such as CTOs and heads of IT know well that the stakes are high when it comes to bugs and fixing them. A single bug, when detected post-release, can cost up to 100 times more to resolve than if it was identified during the development phase. Additionally, unchecked technical debt has been reported by 70% of IT leaders as a significant constraint on agile development and productivity. It is within this context that bug-tracking […]

8 minute read   Bugs are almost an indispensable part of the software development cycle. A bug refers to an error, flaw, or defect within a computer program or system that causes it to behave unexpectedly, producing incorrect results or performing unintended actions. Simply put, bugs plague every project. A bug inevitably leads to various other complications, such as delays in release, noncompliance, and bad user experiences. Therefore, reporting it well is paramount to overall development and product quality. What is a bug report? A bug report is a critical document that provides a detailed account of the issue, defect, or flaw identified […]

9 minute read Deciphering clients’ complex business needs and simplifying technical jargon into more straightforward and actionable terms is just the tip of the Business Analysts’ (BA) iceberg. As they strive to ensure clear communication among all stakeholders, it’s safe to say that they are the glue that holds it all together. Although today’s agile environment can sometimes feel unsurmountable with constantly evolving priorities and urgent fires that need attention and resolution, it is not impossible. With bug-tracking tools like Bugasura, BAs can seamlessly accomplish their tasks with finesse and deliver high-quality products.  The traditional systematic approach, which involves gathering, analyzing, and manually […]

8 minute read DevOps has significantly transformed the product development scenario for a few years. Bug reporting software has further accelerated and expanded its impact. A 2020 DevOps Trends Survey has shown how DevOps implementation has positively impacted companies (99%). They have reported:   faster time-to-market (50%)  higher quality deliverables (61%) lower failure rate of new releases (45%) less incidents (40%) improved team collaboration (60%)  reduced deployment failures (40%) But one main issue continued to top their list of concerns—bug issues (48%). This was closely tied to insufficient automated testing tools that could help avoid manual testing (24%).  Subsequently, when bug-reporting software was integrated […]

5 minute read Agile is now widely adapted across various industries and sectors. eSparkbiz highlights that 86% of software development companies have adopted agile methodologies. All of which have reported a positive impact on their teams’ creativity, effectiveness, and productivity. The 15-day sprint undoubtedly reflects tangible positive results. Conversely, some critical challenges have emerged in agile product development, such as technical debt and massive issue backlogs, which have been widely reported by product managers. Given the growing trend in agile implementation, what are teams likely to do, and what should they ideally be doing? Would teams revert to old methodologies, or should they […]

4 minute read When you’ve spent years in the trenches of software development, you learn quickly that not all bug tracking tools are created equal. For software testers and developers alike, having the right bug tracker can mean the difference between a smooth release and a nightmare of missed deadlines and frustrated customers. Let’s explore the top 10 features that should be on your checklist when selecting a bug tracking tool. These aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential to managing technical debt and maintaining high software quality 1. Comprehensive Bug Reporting with Contextual Insights At the heart of any bug tracker is its ability to […]

4 minute read Back in the 90s and 2000s, software developers were notorious for chanting, “It’s not a bug, it’s a feature” whenever there was a glitch reported in their software design. We’ve come a long way since then. GNATS came out as the world’s first stable bug tracker in 1992, and bug  tracking has now become a routine process for every software developer and distributor. Bug tracking and reporting software, too, has evolved over time.  Change is inevitable, isn’t it? Unfortunately, that has not been the case in the bug tracking world. Enterprises and companies, big and small, keep working with legacy […]

4 minute read Building software applications is a collaborative process. Teams of developers and testers work together to make software programs performance-optimized and free of bugs to deliver a superior user experience.  Almost always, developer teams work under extremely demanding time constraints. Under such circumstances, it is vital for everyone in the team to be on a common platform to track project progress efficiently.  The more organized the team, the better it can manage product development and bug resolution. A developer-friendly bug tracking tool should assist and complement developers’ efforts to efficiently deliver a superior product.  What do developers think of Git Issues?  […]