QA Does Not Have Enough Time To Test

Darshit Shah
2 min readMay 3, 2024
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When QA teams are pressed for time, it’s crucial to prioritize and focus testing efforts on the most critical areas. Here are some strategies to help manage testing with limited time:

Risk-Based Testing: Identify and prioritize tests based on the impact and likelihood of failure. Focus on high-risk areas first.

Requirements Prioritization: Test the most critical and frequently used features first. This ensures that essential functionalities are thoroughly tested.

Automation: Automate repetitive and time-consuming tests to save time and increase test coverage. This can help in executing tests quickly and efficiently.

Exploratory Testing: Conduct exploratory testing to quickly uncover defects and issues that may not be covered by scripted tests. This can be especially useful when time is limited.

Collaboration: Work closely with developers and stakeholders to understand the priorities and risks, and adjust the testing strategy accordingly.

Test Environment Management: Ensure that test environments are set up and ready for testing to avoid wasting time on environment-related issues.

Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and improve testing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Manage Scope: Be realistic about what can be achieved with the available time and resources. Communicate any constraints or risks to stakeholders.

By implementing these strategies, QA teams can optimize their testing efforts and ensure that critical areas of the software are thoroughly tested, even with limited time.

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Darshit Shah
Senior Lead QA Engineer
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Darshit Shah

Hello! I’m Darshit Shah - ISTQB Certified Software QA Engineer with 13+ years of experience. I believe that by sharing our stories, we can grow together.