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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 […]

8 minute read Testing Android apps? It’s no small feat. With a wide range of devices and Android OS versions in play, making sure your app works flawlessly across all of them is a challenge you just cannot afford to ignore. This is why multi-device testing is a must. It’s no longer just about testing on one device and calling it a day.  The risks of overlooking device and platform variations are huge. A sudden crash on a user’s device or performance hiccups on an outdated Android version could ruin your app’s reputation faster than you can hit “update.” That’s why testing across […]

7 minute read When it comes to crypto, security is everything. And this is no overemphasis. With the rise of blockchain and digital assets, APIs and smart contracts are the new targets for cybercriminals. But the core of the problem is that most teams don’t realize how exposed their projects are until it’s too late. In crypto development, the stakes are high and heavy. A small vulnerability could compromise an entire ecosystem. That’s where bug tracking comes in. It’s your first line of defense. Efficient bug-tracking tools are crucial to help identify and address vulnerabilities before they become costly security breaches. What Are […]

6 minute read Cloud-native. Mobile-first. Distributed everything. That’s the reality of today’s software landscape, and your testing strategy needs to catch up. The old ways have proven to be too slow, too rigid, and not built for the scale and complexity of modern systems. From the chaos of cloud environments to the endless variety of mobile devices, testing today demands speed, clarity, and adaptability. This implies that every team needs more than checklists; it needs a strategy that evolves as fast as the code. Testing today goes far beyond a single device or setup. Your app lives in the cloud, runs on dozens […]

9 minute read APIs are the backbone of modern applications, and hackers know it. That’s precisely why APIs also represent the weakest link when it comes to security. As organizations increasingly rely on APIs to power their services, the number of cyberattacks targeting APIs is growing exponentially. With 83% of web traffic now API-based, your endpoints are not just connectors; they’re attack surfaces waiting to be exploited. Hackers know that exploiting vulnerabilities in your API can give them direct access to sensitive data—and the damage can be devastating. But here’s the deal: most teams fail to realize the importance of testing their APIs […]

4 minute read Behind every high-performing application lies a bulletproof database. Yet, despite its critical role, database testing remains the most overlooked pillar of software quality. While teams obsess over UI and APIs, data corruption, performance bottlenecks, and security gaps silently fester until they explode in production. It is important to explore why database testing is indispensable to ensuring data accuracy and performance. Whether you’re a Database Administrator, a QA Tester, or a Data Analyst, understanding the importance of robust database testing will help you avoid post-launch data issues and optimize your software’s reliability because you know the stakes: A single missing index […]

6 minute read In software testing, time wasted is quality lost. Cut through the noise and test smarter. Smoke testing and sanity testing are your first line of defense against broken builds and unstable releases. But to misuse them is to debug in chaos. Why does this matter for experts like you? Smoke testing = A litmus test for build stability. Sanity testing = A surgical strike to validate fixes. Get it wrong, and you’re drowning in false positives or missed regressions. Understanding smoke testing vs. sanity testing and breaking down how to wield these tools as a pro can turn the testing […]

9 minute read The landscape of Quality Assurance (QA) is evolving, and a new trend is making waves in the industry: codeless automation testing tools. These tools promise to simplify the testing process by eliminating the need for complex coding, offering a quicker and more accessible way for teams to test software. But the real question remains: Are they truly the future of QA? The pressures on businesses to deliver faster, more reliable software are mounting, and the limitations of traditional QA methods are becoming increasingly apparent, especially as they are often burdened by coding-heavy automation. At this point, codeless testing offers a […]

11 minute read Every QA professional has encountered a flaky test or a test that simply takes too long to execute. At first, these flaky tests tend to always seem like just minor annoyances, but the truth is that they are silent killers of your software quality. Flakiness leads to inconsistent results, leaving you second-guessing your entire testing process. And, elongation is like a slow leak in your development cycle, eating up precious time and resources.  These silent killers can quickly spiral out of control, wasting both time and effort that could be spent building a better product. Tackling these problems head-on is […]

7 minute read When it comes to crypto, security is everything. And this is no overemphasis. With the rise of blockchain and digital assets, APIs and smart contracts are the new targets for cybercriminals. But the core of the problem is that most teams don’t realize how exposed their projects are until it’s too late. In crypto development, the stakes are high and heavy. A small vulnerability could compromise an entire ecosystem. That’s where bug tracking comes in. It’s your first line of defense. Efficient bug-tracking tools are crucial to help identify and address vulnerabilities before they become costly security breaches. What Are […]

11 minute read One of the most persistent challenges for QA teams is maintaining high engagement and productivity. The repetitive nature of software testing, tight deadlines, and high-pressure environments can lead to disengagement, errors, and burnout. When testers lose motivation, the quality of software suffers, leading to missed defects and delayed releases. A report by Zippia found that 72% of employees believe gamification motivates them to work harder, indicating its potential to counteract disengagement. Furthermore, 90% of employees report that gamification makes them more productive at work.  Gamification in software testing has emerged as a powerful solution to improving engagement in testing by […]

9 minute read Software bugs are inevitable. That said, it is something that requires teams to go beyond merely fixing the symptoms. Identifying the root cause is a crucial element of solving bugs primarily because teams risk encountering the same issue repeatedly, leading to wasted time, resources, and frustration. For instance, the cost of fixing defects escalates as they are discovered later in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Defects found during the testing phase can be 15 times more costly than if they were found during the design phase and twice as costly as those found during implementation.  Furthermore, software defects directly […]

8 minute read For seasoned professionals who’ve navigated the complexities of software development for decades, the importance of reducing bug turnaround time through efficient testing strategies is undeniable. It is an essential component for maintaining software quality and ensuring timely product releases. Implementing smarter testing strategies can significantly expedite bug resolution, enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction. In this blog, we will explore the challenges in bug management and present actionable strategies to streamline your workflow. What is Bug Turnaround Time? Bug turnaround time refers to the time elapsed from when a bug is reported to when it is resolved and verified. Prolonged […]

11 minute read With decades of expertise in the software industry, we have witnessed applications evolve from handling a handful of users to supporting millions. This has undoubtedly emphasized the growing demand for robust “scalability testing” to ensure performance stability. Scalability testing plays a crucial role in evaluating a system’s capacity to handle growth without compromising performance or user experience. The significance of scalability testing is further underscored by the rapidly flourishing software testing industry, which has surpassed a market size of $45 billion as revealed by globalapptesting. This monumental growth is driven by the need for applications to maintain optimal performance levels […]

5 minute read Did you know? In 2023, over 43% of developers opted for React-based frameworks, making Next.js a frontrunner for its ability to seamlessly handle Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Client-Side Rendering (CSR). Although it has proven to be a powerful tool, it is not without its own set of complexities, particularly regarding state management.  Effective Next.js state management is pivotal for maintaining a seamless user experience. Mismanaged states can result in a myriad of issues, such as hydration errors, data mismatches, sluggish performance, and even memory leaks. This was further emphasised by a recent industry survey, which highlighted […]

7 minute read The stakes for application security have never been higher. Studies have revealed that cyberattacks occur every 39 seconds, directly impacting the cost of vulnerabilities, especially in industries like Crypto and Fintech, both of which hold massive troves of sensitive user data. Companies must, therefore, prioritize robust security testing in software testing to safeguard sensitive data and maintain user trust. Yet another report by IBM highlighted that the average cost of a data breach was at an all-time high of $4.35 million in 2022.  DevOps engineers and QA professionals have, over the years, focused much of their efforts on ensuring robust […]

7 minute read User experience is what it’s all about! Development teams are slogging it out to ensure that their users’ experience with their apps are as smooth as butter. Static web pages are all too rapidly becoming obsolete, being taken over by dynamic and responsive web applications because of the seamless and engaging user experience that it provides. However, these are more complex than what meets the eye. Each of these dynamic and responsive wed applications are characterized by their interactive elements, real-time updates, and the ability to adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and devices. Given its complexity, building such applications […]

8 minute read For seasoned professionals who’ve navigated the complexities of software development for decades, the importance of reducing bug turnaround time through efficient testing strategies is undeniable. It is an essential component for maintaining software quality and ensuring timely product releases. Implementing smarter testing strategies can significantly expedite bug resolution, enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction. In this blog, we will explore the challenges in bug management and present actionable strategies to streamline your workflow. What is Bug Turnaround Time? Bug turnaround time refers to the time elapsed from when a bug is reported to when it is resolved and verified. Prolonged […]

5 minute read Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just the perfect times to grab incredible deals — especially in the tech industry. But with so many deals for tracking software and other tech tools out there, we understand that it can be overwhelming to know which one truly delivers the best value. So, in our pursuit to make life easier for you (which is what Bugasura is all about!!), we’ve compiled a list of some of the best Black Friday Cyber Monday deals to help you make the right decision to level up your business this year. ProofHub: Get 40% off the […]

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 […]

9 minute read Software development moves fast, but bugs move faster. Traditional QA data analysis is often slow, manual, and inefficient, leading to missed defects, delayed releases, and frustrated developers. Sifting through hundreds of test cases, bug reports, and logs is known to eat into the time that development teams simply don’t have. The entry of AI and machine learning in software testing has incredibly advanced the game! By leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced data analytics, AI can process vast amounts of QA data, detect patterns, and provide actionable insights—something that would take human testers numerous weeks to uncover. Positioned at […]

6 minute read What is Angular Website Testing? Angular website testing is the process of verifying that an Angular-based web application functions as expected, meets requirements, and provides a positive user experience without any glitches. It encompasses a variety of testing types, from ensuring individual components work correctly (unit testing) to validating the entire application’s flow and interaction with backend systems (end-to-end testing). Given the dynamic nature of Angular, component-based architecture, and reliance on asynchronous operations, testing Angular applications presents unique challenges that require specialized strategies and tools. Being able to efficiently navigate and overcome these obstacles and challenges requires teams to possess […]

5 minute read Did you know? In 2023, over 43% of developers opted for React-based frameworks, making Next.js a frontrunner for its ability to seamlessly handle Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Client-Side Rendering (CSR). Although it has proven to be a powerful tool, it is not without its own set of complexities, particularly regarding state management.  Effective Next.js state management is pivotal for maintaining a seamless user experience. Mismanaged states can result in a myriad of issues, such as hydration errors, data mismatches, sluggish performance, and even memory leaks. This was further emphasised by a recent industry survey, which highlighted […]

6 minute read Can you recall a time when you spent weeks meticulously crafting a beautiful, interactive website? You were absolutely proud of your work—the animations were smooth, the forms were intuitive, and the overall design was just stunning. But then, when you went on to test it in a different browser, everything just fell apart! The colours were off, the layout was broken, and some features simply didn’t work. If you can recall such a time, then you’re probably one of those seasoned developers who is all too familiar with such a scenario, and you are well aware that this is the […]

7 minute read User experience is what it’s all about! Development teams are slogging it out to ensure that their users’ experience with their apps are as smooth as butter. Static web pages are all too rapidly becoming obsolete, being taken over by dynamic and responsive web applications because of the seamless and engaging user experience that it provides. However, these are more complex than what meets the eye. Each of these dynamic and responsive wed applications are characterized by their interactive elements, real-time updates, and the ability to adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and devices. Given its complexity, building such applications […]

7 minute read Let’s consider a scenario that just might be all too familiar to you. Your team is just a few moments away from the most awaited product launch. Everything is set! Your design team has aced it with a pixel-perfect UI, product managers have never been more confident in the features, and the marketing team has really gone out of its way to get everyone hyped up about the release. But the dreaded thing shows its ugly head! Just as the QA team begins cross-browser testing, critical issues start surfacing—buttons misaligned on the browser, form validation failing on specific Android devices, […]

6 minute read Why Does Bug Density Matter? Startups and scaling businesses operate in an extremely competitive environment. They are constantly faced with immense pressure to deliver innovative software solutions rapidly. Fortunately or unfortunately, in the pursuit of speed, quality is the most common casualty. A single, seemingly minor bug can quickly escalate into a significant crisis, leading to costly production outages, delayed launches, and severely damaged user trust. In fact, according to a recent study by the Standish Group, a little over fifty per cent of software projects fail to meet deadlines or exceed their budgets, all of which were attributed to […]

5 minute read The software landscape is a battlefield. Every microsecond matters, and as for user expectations, they keep soaring!  Bugs in software testing have become inevitable. These are the silent assassins. They creep their way into the code invisibly and insidiously. Threatening to derail launches, they completely shatter user trust and cripple your bottom line. How efficiently they are identified, tracked, and resolved has the potential to make or break product delivery timelines.  Research, including a study by the Standish Group, indicates that undetected bugs can significantly impact software projects, causing delays of up to 30% and budget overruns in more than […]