Good testing is invisible when it works – and painfully obvious when it doesn’t.

For our 20th Anniversary series, the QA team decided to step out from behind their screens to share stories, insights, and a few laughs about life in the world of bugs, fixes, and endless test cases. This isn’t just about finding problems; it’s about making sure the software actually works in the real world, without taking down the office in the process.

Keep reading, and you’ll see why QA is as much an art as it is a science.

Where We Started

At Fora Soft, QA isn’t the afterthought that gets squeezed in at the end. It’s part of the process from day one, running alongside development, and sticking around until the product hits real users.

The goal is simple: stop problems before they stop users. That’s the foundation of our QA philosophy. Testing isn’t just checking boxes; it’s the difference between “works on my machine” and “works everywhere it should.”

In the early days, all projects followed fixed development plans, unlike today, where we can adapt and add tasks at any stage. That’s when we realized we needed someone dedicated to double-checking the code before it reached clients. Enter our first tester. With no formal test cases, every feature, every click, every flow was verified manually in Jira.

From that single role, QA grew quickly. One tester became a team of one tester per three developers. Test case management became standard, automated testing was introduced, and now AI helps streamline workflows and catch issues faster than ever. What started as a manual safety net has become a structured, intelligent system that safeguards quality across every project.

When Testing Saves the Day

Some projects really showcase why QA exists.

Cross-platform products, for instance, need to behave consistently across web, mobile, and desktop. A feature that works beautifully on a laptop can turn into a small apocalypse on a phone. QA ensures users aren’t forced to learn “new app logic” every time they switch devices. The FRP project is a perfect example: smooth interactions everywhere, thanks to relentless QA.

Large projects multiply the risk of chaos. When dozens of developers are working on the same product, like VALT, the chance of unexpected bugs skyrockets. Developers can test their own code, but QA checks the whole experience from the user’s perspective. It’s how everyone gets on the same page about what “working correctly” really means.

Testing also keeps releases realistic. In fast-moving projects, developers can’t verify every scenario. QA takes the load and reports back, keeping development focused, delivery fast, and quality intact.

And sometimes QA even gets involved before a single line of code is written. Asking “what will happen if the user…?” during requirements and design discussions can prevent weeks of rework later.

The Funny Side of Breaking Things

Spend enough time in QA, and you start to see software’s sense of humor:

  • A 6-digit verification code… that shows only 5 digits.
  • Display names turning into unreadable emoji chaos.
  • Chat messages that duplicate endlessly… but only on a new flagship phone talking to an ancient Galaxy S7.
  • A “100% discount” coupon that… discounts only 10%.
  • A video timer counting down into negative numbers.
  • Buttons whose clickable area shrinks every time you press them.
  • A page that crashes, but only for Admin users.
  • Features deleted because someone misunderstood the bug report.

You quickly learn: expect the unexpected… and test it anyway.

What Makes a Strong QA Engineer

Here’s what our team says really separates the good testers from the great:

  • Take your time; rushing leads to shallow testing.
  • Speak up; even a small doubt is useful information.
  • Don’t stop at scripted cases; ask, “What if I push it further?”
  • Learn how the system works under the hood – it makes investigation easier and communication sharper.
  • Use AI as a helper, not a replacement.
  • Challenge requirements early and thoroughly.
  • Think critically and give constructive feedback.
  • Communicate clearly; it saves hours of rework later.
  • Keep learning: meetups, colleagues, different projects.
  • Collect full context when reproducing client issues: screenshots, videos, devices.
  • Watch for missing and accidentally added functionality.
  • Automate repetitive steps whenever possible.
  • Stuck? Ask for help – guessing never ends well.

None of these are “tricks.” They’re habits. And they compound.

Why Our QA Team Likes Working Here

When we asked why they enjoy Fora Soft, they didn’t hold back:

“There are many professionals of varying experience levels here. You can grow alongside your peers and learn from more experienced colleagues.”

“Projects are diverse, sometimes drawing on unexpected knowledge from everyday life. And some are ambitious enough that you genuinely want to help bring them to life.”

“Communication is strong, no time wasted on negativity or pointless arguments.”

“Mistakes become learning opportunities. The team updates processes and documentation so the same issue never repeats.”

In short: QA here is a mix of challenge, collaboration, and occasional laughs at what software decides to do next.

The Result

  • Stable releases
  • Fewer emergency fixes
  • Faster development cycles
  • Happier users

That’s the impact of good QA.

We don’t just test software.

We make sure it survives the real world, and maybe even makes people smile along the way.

🚀 If you choose us, you don’t just get a vendor. You get a dedicated partner – a team that will put heart, creativity, and relentless energy into your project.

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