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Enhance the accuracy and security of your software ecosystem at its fundamental level with microservices testing.

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Microservices testing refers to the process of testing the individual microservices that make up microservices-based software. Microservices architecture enables businesses to jump at fresh market opportunities through the distribution of individual components of their software, rather than the entire solution. At DeviQA, microservices testing is conducted at the foundational level to ensure that your application is well-prepared to tackle a variety of business challenges. Our microservices testing services guarantee that your software applications meet the highest quality standards.

Turning your microservices testing challenges into our solutions

Are you struggling with the complexities of microservices testing? We understand that testing microservices can be a formidable task, but no worries – our expert team is here to efficiently address all your QA challenges.

Inter-service communication testing

Challenge

Testing the interactions between numerous microservices can be daunting. Ensuring that each service communicates effectively and reliably while maintaining data consistency is a real challenge.

Solution

Our testing approach implies comprehensive inter-service communication testing. We employ advanced testing tools and methodologies to validate data flows, message queues, and API endpoints. This ensures that your microservices work harmoniously, guaranteeing data integrity and fault-tolerant communication.

Scaling testing environments

Challenge

As the number of microservices grows, so does the complexity of your testing environment. Creating, maintaining, and scaling testing environments that mirror your production setup can be a resource-intensive and laborious process.

Solution

Using tools like Docker and Kubernetes, our team creates containerized testing environments that mirror your production setup. This allows us to efficiently replicate various configurations, ensuring accurate testing results. We help you save time and resources while eliminating the hassle of managing testing environments.

Integration of microservices testing into a CI/CD pipeline

Challenge

Microservices architecture combined with the best DevOps practices like CI/CD enables fast releases where merging, testing, and deployment are automated. Integrating microservices testing into a CI/CD pipeline and implementing continuous testing requires special expertise.

Solution

Our expert testers set up robust testing procedures and integrate them into your CI/CD pipeline enabling you to automatically deploy changes while being confident in the quality of your software product.

The scope of our expertise

By types of software:

Mobile app testing

Web app testing

IoT testing

By approach to testing:

Manual testing

Automated testing

By levels of testing:

Integration testing

System testing

Acceptance testing

By types of testing:

Functional testing

Compatibility testing

Performance testing

Security testing

Usability testing

Localization testing

Exploratory testing

Regression testing

Release testing

Professional microservices testing services

Microservices testing consulting

Examining the microservices application structure and its requirements, as well as the current quality assurance process.

Developing a quality assurance strategy, a test plan, a test automation strategy, and an architectural design.

Choosing the most suitable tech stack for your microservices testing initiative.

Estimating testing costs and calculating the return on investment.

Determining the most effective sourcing model.

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Microservices testing outsourcing

Implementation of a quality assurance strategy and a test plan specific to microservices.

Designing test automation architecture, and configuring testing tools and frameworks.

Setting up a test environment and generating automated test data.

Developing and maintaining test scripts.

Creating test artifacts in accordance with ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-3:2013, including consistent and comprehensive defect reports, as well as test closure reports.

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Partner with us: see the difference

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A global healthcare giant
Test coverage:
90%
Web app testing
Test automation
API testing
Dedicated QA team

Before
2.5 weeks to run regression testing
7 days to run smoke testing
50% test coverage
Supported localizations were not tested
No automation testing
After
1 day to run regression testing
1 day to run smoke testing
90% test coverage
27 localizations supported by QA engineers
>1500 automated test scenarios created
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The first real estate platform
Dev capacity:
+15%
Web app testing
Test automation
E2E testing
Load testing
Mobile testing
API testing
Dedicated QA team

Before
7 days to run regression testing
40+ minutes to run automated E2E testing on each pull request
40% automation E2E testing coverage
No mobile automated tests
After
2 days to run regression testing
10 minutes to run automated E2E testing on each pull request
80% automation E2E testing coverage
200+ mobile test scenarios have been added
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Dental practice platform
Test coverage:
95%
Web app testing
API testing
Dedicated QA team
Mobile testing
Performance testing

Before
No test cases
No QA process
No automated E2E tests
No automated API tests
No automated smoke testing
After
5000+ test cases created
5000+ test cases created for the web app
900+ automated E2E tests created
100+ automated API tests created
24 parallel threads for automation tests
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Solution for managing payments
Regression testing time
2x
Web app testing
Dedicated QA team
DB testing
API testing
Performance testing

Before
No formal testing process
After
2 days to run regression testing
>1500 released features
>5000 of the critical/blocker/major bugs detected
>7500 test cases written
>10 trained QA specialists on the client's side
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Booking system for tours and attractions
Test coverage:
90%
Web app testing
Test automation
Mobile testing
DB testing
Dedicated QA team

Before
A product was unstable and loaded with bugs
No automated tests
No regression testing
No parallel threads
After
75% of bugs are detected at the development stage
3200+ automation scripts created
2 hours to run automated regression testing
70+ parallel threads
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Meet your microservices testing team

DeviQA provides fully equipped teams tailored to the specific needs of each project. Be ready to onboard a team of real QA experts.

QA manager

Oversees the microservices testing process and a QA team.

Ensures that all requirements for microservices software are clear, quantifiable, and comprehensive.

Designs a test strategy and plan aligned with business and project objectives.

Selects the necessary tools for testing microservices and management.

Test automation manager

Designs and implements a test automation architecture.

Picks and configures test automation tools and frameworks.

Supervises test automation engineers to enhance the maintainability and granularity of automated tests and reduce test execution time.

Test automation engineer

Sets up the test environment and implements automated test data generation.

Develops, executes, and maintains test scripts.

Reviews defect reports generated automatically.

Collaborates with cross-functional team members to enhance the maintainability and granularity of test scripts.

Carry out test automation scripts for e2e testing of the entire system and also provide automation scenarios for contract testing to ensure that the connection between microservices is stable.

Test engineer

Creates and maintains test cases.

Conducts manual testing.

Reports defects using specified tools.

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 your requirements and business goals.

Book a call to deliver faster releases with confidence knowing your system is rock-solid

Here’s what people are saying about DeviQA

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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 did an excellent job, and I highly recommend them.

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

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DeviQA has always brought us really high quality candidates for us to be able to seamlessly mesh into our team.

Danny He

CEO and founder at Soapbox

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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

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

Let’s schedule a call

Flexible collaboration options allow you to choose the level of support that best meets your needs

Frequently asked questions

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FAQ

Microservices testing is the practice of testing individual components of a microservices architecture to ensure their functionality, performance, and reliability. It's crucial for identifying and addressing issues early, ensuring seamless communication between microservices, and maintaining a high-quality, resilient system.

    Common types of microservices testing include unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, performance testing, and security testing.

      Microservices testing focuses on individual services and their interactions, while monolithic testing implies testing an application as a single unit.

        Automation is essential for testing microservices due to their complexity. With its help, you can run tests consistently, identify issues early, get faster feedback, and ensure the reliability and efficiency of your system.

        Implement a scalable and distributed testing strategy using cloud-based solutions, containers, and parallel testing. Continuously adapt your testing practices to accommodate the growing number of microservices.

        Outsourcing can bring expertise, cost savings, and access to the latest testing tools and technologies. Specialized providers often have vast experience in microservices testing and can help you establish a more robust and efficient testing process.

        Start by identifying the critical microservices, define test cases, choose appropriate testing tools, and establish an automated testing process. Consider seeking consultation from experts or specialized service providers.