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One of the most important steps in the PDLC is beta testing. The reason for this is simple: beta testing, when done correctly, improves the user experience by identifying nuanced sticking points that internal teams often overlook.

This infographic explores how two very different testing philosophies can impact the trajectory of your startup.

The purpose of beta testing is to make certain that there are no serious issues that could cause problems for end users. Put simply, its purpose is to gain feedback on usability prior to general release. It is better to discover real problems at a time when correcting those problems is the most economical.

Perhaps the single most important element in software testing is to produce a functional piece of software. You want what reaches the customer or the marketplace to be as free of bugs as possible.

Beta testing has become increasingly important as software has become increasingly complex. Software operations once took place in a kind of ivory tower environment, not any more. IT has now become a part of everyday life. Software is now ubiquitous and controls everything from driving cars to ordering pizza. And this spreading of digital technology into every corner of life has made beta testing a vital part of software developed. Yet, there are issues which come up often and must be handled in order to provide an effective software development cycle. Here are a few of them.

Beta testing is an essential stage in any software development. It is the point where the application and the potential customer come together. No matter how good your development team may have been, they can not possibly account for every contingency in the “real world.” That’s where beta testing comes in.

There are many things to consider when developing a successful beta test. This includes everything from understanding system requirements to recruiting testers and providing adequate security. This is why it’s important to have a comprehensive plan before testing begins.

A faulty digital product can have disastrous effects on any organisation. These effects go far beyond the expense of correcting the software application. At the very least, poor software performance will get in the way of staff effectiveness. It can cause businesses to waste resources in work arounds that increase cost and impede business activity, not to mention cause immense customer dissatisfaction and increased impact on call centres.

With the Internet running rife with news of the upcoming release of Apple iOS 9 in September, we can’t help but recall the software glitches associated with the release of iOS 8.

Bugwolf has been working with NAB (National Australia Bank) confidentially for a number of months now, but today they announced our relationship to the world. The relationship has really gone from strength to strength and it’s been really exciting working with such a respected and highly professional organisation. The full release and links to the coverage are below.