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Complement your formal testing with ad hoc testing to provide a well-rounded testing strategy.

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Software QA engineers

200+

Integrations into an existing development & testing process

300+

Projects tested from scratch

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Ad hoc testing provides a flexible and dynamic approach, going beyond the created test cases. Unlike the traditional approach, ad hoc testing involves spontaneous, exploratory testing where testers rely on their intuition, experience, and domain knowledge to uncover potential issues in software applications. Since 2010, DeviQA has served companies across diverse domains, such as Healthcare, FinTech, Real Estate, Cybersecurity, Retail, AdTech, and others. Our extensive expertise enables us to create and implement holistic test strategies that, among others, include the execution of ad hoc testing.

Our solutions for your ad hoc testing challenges

With our expertise and tailored solutions, we help you overcome obstacles, optimize your testing processes, and deliver high-quality software products efficiently.

Lack of defined processes

Challenge

Many organizations struggle with ad hoc testing due to a lack of defined processes. Testing activities are often initiated haphazardly without clear guidelines or procedures in place. This can lead to inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and ultimately, ineffective testing outcomes.

Solution

Our team specializes in developing tailored testing frameworks and processes that align with your organization's specific needs. By establishing clear guidelines, protocols, and workflows, we ensure that ad hoc testing activities are conducted systematically and efficiently. This helps streamline the testing process, improve test coverage, and ultimately enhance the quality of your software products.

Resource constraints

Challenge

Another common challenge in ad hoc testing is resource constraints. Many organizations struggle to allocate sufficient time, manpower, and tools for comprehensive testing efforts. Limited resources can hinder the effectiveness of ad hoc testing and compromise the quality of software releases.

Solution

Our team offers flexible staffing solutions and access to cutting-edge testing tools to address resource constraints. Whether you need additional testing expertise on-demand or require access to specialized testing environments, we have the resources to support your ad hoc testing needs. By leveraging our scalable resources, you can ensure thorough testing coverage without straining your internal resources.

Inadequate test coverage

Challenge

Ad hoc testing often suffers from inadequate test coverage, as testing activities may not be systematically planned or executed. This can result in critical defects slipping through the cracks and reaching production environments, leading to costly rework and customer dissatisfaction.

Solution

Our experienced testing professionals employ comprehensive test strategies to ensure maximum coverage across all critical areas of your software applications. Through a combination of exploratory testing, risk-based testing, and scenario-based testing, we identify and mitigate potential defects early in the development lifecycle. By focusing on high-priority areas and leveraging automation where applicable, we help you achieve optimal test coverage and minimize the risk of software failures.

Types of ad hoc testing we perform

Our experts specialize in a variety of ad hoc testing types to ensure the smooth work of your software.

Buddy testing

This type of ad hoc testing suggests the collaborative work of a minimum of two team members, usually a developer and a QA engineer. As a rule, it is executed after unit testing. By combining the efforts of both teams, buddy testing helps ensure thorough testing and software readiness for release.

Monkey testing

Our team takes a playful yet thorough approach, simulating random inputs and interactions to uncover potential vulnerabilities and weak points in your software. Like a mischievous monkey exploring every nook and cranny, this testing type is executed to discover unforeseen issues, ensuring your software is resilient and can handle unexpected cases with ease.

Pair testing

Our seasoned testers work in pairs on the same software modules, brainstorming great ideas, sharing opinions, executing tests, and uncovering unexpected issues. This dynamic approach ensures that your software not only meets the expected requirements but also behaves adequately in unexpected situations, making it a true companion in the digital realm.

Choose your cooperation model

We understand that every business is unique, and flexibility is key when it comes to collaboration. That's why we offer three distinct models of cooperation, ensuring that you can choose the approach that aligns perfectly with your goals and requirements.

Staff augmentation

We seamlessly integrate our skilled QA engineers into your existing team, filling the gaps in expertise or resources.

  • Best option for: businesses looking to quickly reinforce their existing teams with specialized skills for short- to medium-term projects.

  • Rapidly enhance your team's capabilities without a lengthy recruitment process.

  • Pay for the resources only when you need them, avoiding the costs associated with permanent hires.

  • Easily adjust the size and composition of your team based on the evolving demands of your project.

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Dedicated team

A dedicated team works as an extension of your in-house staff, adhering to your policies and schedules.

  • Best option for: long-term projects with dynamic requirements, where having a dedicated, specialized team is essential for sustained success.

  • All members of your dedicated team are handpicked based on the specific skills required for your project.

  • Seamless integration with your existing team fosters open and direct communication.

  • The team can be easily scaled up or down according to project requirements.

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Outsourcing

Our team takes full responsibility for the QA process, allowing you to focus on your core business functions.

  • Best option for: businesses seeking a hands-off approach as well as prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Eliminate the need for in-house infrastructure and avoid maintenance costs.

  • Leverage our diverse and skilled workforce for comprehensive project execution.

  • Transfer project management and delivery risks to our experienced QA team.

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customer stories

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Global healthcare giant

Web app testing
Test automation
API testing
Dedicated QA team
  • 90%Test coverage
  • 1.6k+Test cases created
  • X18Faster regression testing run
“They treat our automated testing project as a development effort rather than a testing effort, always anticipating next steps and improvements. Whenever we need changes, they’re able to respond quickly. They take on current problems and address future issues as well. “
Dale Vosburgh
Dale Vosburgh
Director, Diabetes Care Firm
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Our approach to ad hoc testing

We smartly execute ad hoc testing to uncover hidden defects and vulnerabilities that traditional testing may overlook.
Flexible testing strategies

We understand that ad hoc testing requires a flexible and adaptable approach. Our experienced testers employ a variety of exploratory techniques, leveraging their domain expertise to uncover unexpected issues and assess system behavior in real-world scenarios.

Risk-based prioritization

Different defects have different impacts. Our team prioritizes testing efforts based on risks, focusing on high-impact areas that are most likely to affect your software's performance, security, and user experience. This approach maximizes the efficiency of our testing efforts and helps address the most critical issues first.

Collaborative feedback loop

Communication is key to effective ad hoc testing. We maintain a collaborative feedback loop with your development team, providing timely insights and actionable recommendations based on our findings. This ensures that issues are addressed promptly, minimizing the impact on project timelines and budgets.

Continuous improvement

We believe in the power of continuous improvement. After each testing cycle, we conduct a thorough review of our processes and methodologies, identifying areas for enhancement and refinement. This commitment to ongoing learning and optimization enables us to deliver increasingly effective testing solutions to our clients.

Transparent reporting

Transparency is at the heart of our testing process. We provide clear and concise reporting throughout the testing lifecycle, keeping you informed about our findings and work progress. Our detailed reports empower you to make informed decisions about your software's quality and readiness for release.

Client-centric approach

Above all, our approach to ad hoc testing is centered around your needs and objectives. We take the time to understand your unique requirements, tailoring our testing strategies to align with your goals and priorities. By placing your goals at the forefront of everything we do, we ensure that our testing services deliver maximum value to your organization.

What you get

Feel the improvement in

3 days

Reduction in your costs

60%

Accelerate development by

30%

Automation faster in parallel by

56x

Increase test coverage to

95%

We serve

Our expertise and resources allow us to cover the unique needs of each project, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets users’ requirements and business goals.

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Here’s what people are saying
about DeviQA

It was so easy to integrate your people with us and we didn't have any problems.

Janosch Greber

VP of engineering at RealTyme

DeviQA helped develop a cybersecurity software platform. Complex automated scenarios test REST APIs through a Faraday library. An SDK application works with Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, and LXC containers.

Yuval Or

QA manager at Mimecast

QA tools & platforms we hold expertise in

Automation testing

Cucumber

Selenium

Appium

Mocha

Playwright

Robot Framework

Specflow

TestNG

WebdriverIO

Selenide

Calabash

Watir

Codeception

Cypress

Security testing tools

HCL AppScan

Nessus

NMAP

BurpSuite

Acunetix

OWASP ZAP

Metasploit

Wireshark

DBeaver

Rdp-Sec-Check

SNMPCHECK

AiR

SSLSCAN

Performance testing tools

JMeter

Load Runner

Visual Studio

k6

API testing

Rest API

GraphQL

Apiary

Bluetooth Low Energy API

Apple Pay

Google Pay

Apple Maps

Fingerprint API

API testing tools

Postman

Swagger

Charles Proxy

Ready API

ACCELQ

Katalon Platform

REST-Assured

Database testing

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

RethinkDB

Amazon S3

Redshift

DynamoDB

Amazon RDS

DocumentDB

Amplify

Lambda

Amazon EC2

Elasticache

Azure Datalake

Blob Storage

CosmosDB

SQL Database

Synapse Analytics

Google Cloud SQL

Google Cloud Datastore

Certifications

Our certifications

DeviQA is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company.

ISO 9001:2015

At DeviQA, we take pride in being an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. This certification represents our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our software testing services. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we adhere to internationally recognized quality management practices to ensure that our clients receive exceptional and reliable testing solutions. Through continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements, we consistently deliver top-notch testing services that exceed our clients' expectations.

DeviQA is an ISO 20000 Certified Company.

ISO 20000

We understand the crucial role of IT services in modern businesses. As an ISO 20000 certified company, we excel in delivering efficient and effective IT services to our clients. Our customer-centric approach enables us to tailor our testing solutions to suit your unique requirements, ensuring a seamless integration of testing processes into your software development lifecycle. With a focus on continual service improvement, we optimize our IT Service Management practices to guarantee a smooth and satisfying experience for our valued clients.

DeviQA is an ISO 27001 Certified Company

ISO 27001

The security of our clients' data is of paramount importance to us. As an ISO 27001 certified company, we go above and beyond to protect sensitive information and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all data entrusted to us. With our robust Information Security Management System (ISMS), we implement stringent security controls, evaluate risks, and take proactive measures to safeguard against potential threats. Rest assured that partnering with us means your valuable data is handled with the utmost care and subject to the highest security standards.

DeviQA is an ISTQB Certified Company

ISTQB

As a testament to our team's expertise and commitment to excellence, our software testing professionals hold the esteemed ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certifications. The ISTQB certification is a globally recognized standard for software testing professionals, signifying their proficiency in the latest testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards. With ISTQB-certified experts on board, we bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to every testing project, ensuring thorough and precise testing to uncover even the most intricate software defects. Partner with us and benefit from our skilled ISTQB-certified professionals who are dedicated to elevating the quality and reliability of your software products.

Awards and recognitions

Top B2B Company by Clutch in 2022
Top 1000 Companies by Clutch in 2022
Leading Testing Provider by SoftwareTestingNews in 2021
Top Software Testing and QA Company by Superbcompanies in 2023
Finalist of the European Testing Awards in 2019
Finalist of the Software Testing & QA Awards in 2019

Collaboration process overview

1. Initial contact

During our initial call, we aim to understand your testing requirements and goals

2. Assessment

We evaluate your current testing process and create a tailored plan to enhance it

3. Proof of concept

We offer a complimentary proof of concept, allowing you to experience our proficiency and expertise

4. Trial and evaluation of performance

We start a trial period with you, and once complete, we review the results together and discuss options

5. Contract signing and full-scale QA implementation

Upon mutual agreement, we move forward with the QA process by signing a contract and beginning work

6. Partnership with flexibility

Our engagement options give you commercial flexibility to dial up and dial down resources depending on your own needs