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Qovex Studio provides manual and automated software testing for web apps, mobile apps, APIs and websites: functional, regression, performance, security and accessibility testing, built into your CI/CD pipeline so every release ships with evidence.

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Software testing services

Manual and automated testing for web apps, mobile apps, APIs and websites.

  • Functional testing

    Every feature checked against its requirements and acceptance criteria.

  • Test automation

    Automated test suites that run on every code change.

  • Regression testing

    Proof that new releases do not break what already works.

  • API testing

    Contracts, data, errors and authentication checked for every endpoint.

  • Performance and load testing

    Response times and limits measured under realistic traffic.

  • Security testing

    Vulnerability scans and checks against the OWASP Top 10.

  • Accessibility testing

    WCAG 2.2 AA audits with automated and screen-reader checks.

  • Mobile app testing

    iOS and Android apps on real devices and OS versions.

  • UAT support

    User acceptance testing planned, run and documented with your team.

Test automation built into your CI/CD pipeline

Automated tests run on every pull request, so problems surface in minutes instead of after release.

We structure suites with the test pyramid: many fast unit tests, fewer integration and API tests, and a small set of end-to-end tests for critical user journeys. This keeps feedback fast and maintenance low.

Tests run in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or Jenkins on every change. Flaky tests are quarantined and fixed, not ignored, and every run publishes a report your team can read.

  • Test pyramid strategy
  • Framework in your repository
  • Runs on every pull request
  • Parallel runs for speed
  • Flaky-test tracking
  • Readable reports per run

Types of software testing, compared

There are 9 core types of software testing. The table shows what each checks, when it runs, how well it suits automation and the tools we use.

ApproachWhat it checksWhen it runsAutomation fitTypical tools
Unit testingSmallest piecesFunctions and components in isolationEvery commitHighJest, Vitest, pytest
Integration and API testingParts togetherServices, APIs and databases working togetherEvery pull requestHighPostman, pytest, k6
End-to-end testingReal user journeysComplete flows in a real browserEvery pull requestHighPlaywright, Cypress, Selenium
Regression testingNothing brokeExisting features after changesBefore every releaseHighAutomated suites
Performance testingSpeed and loadResponse times, throughput and limitsBefore launches and peaksMediumk6, JMeter, Gatling
Security testingVulnerabilitiesOWASP Top 10 risks and misconfigurationsEvery release and quarterlyMediumOWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
Accessibility testingEveryone can use itWCAG 2.2 AA complianceEvery releaseMediumaxe, Lighthouse, screen readers
Exploratory testingHuman curiosityUnexpected behaviour and edge casesNew featuresNoneCharters and session notes
User acceptance testingBusiness sign-offFitness for real business useBefore go-liveLowTestRail, Jira

No single test type is enough. A reliable release combines automated unit, API and end-to-end tests with focused manual, exploratory and acceptance testing.

Manual testing vs automated testing

Manual and automated testing answer different questions. Strong QA uses both.

Best for
Manual testing: New features, usability and exploratory checks
Automated testing: Regression, APIs and repeated user flows
Speed
Manual testing: Hours to days per cycle
Automated testing: Minutes per run, in parallel
Cost over time
Manual testing: Grows with every release
Automated testing: Higher setup, low cost per run
Human judgment
Manual testing: Finds confusing and unexpected behaviour
Automated testing: Checks only what it is told to check
Runs in CI/CD
Manual testing: No
Automated testing: Yes, on every change
Typical tools
Manual testing: TestRail, Jira, real devices
Automated testing: Playwright, Cypress, Appium, k6

Shift-left testing: quality from the first requirement

Shift-left testing moves testing to the start of development, where defects are cheapest to fix.

QA joins refinement sessions and turns acceptance criteria into testable scenarios, often written in Gherkin for behaviour-driven development. Developers write unit tests with the code, static analysis runs on every commit, and testers review designs before they are built. A defect caught in a requirement takes minutes to fix; the same defect in production costs a hotfix, a release and user trust.

Testing tools we use

Open, widely adopted tools that your developers can run and extend.

24 tools

Automation · API and performance · Security · Accessibility · Devices and browsers · Management and CI

Automation

  • PlaywrightCross-browser end-to-end testing.
  • CypressEnd-to-end and component testing.
  • SeleniumBrowser automation across languages.
  • AppiumNative and hybrid mobile app testing.
  • JestJavaScript and TypeScript unit tests.
  • VitestFast unit tests for Vite projects.
  • pytestPython unit and API tests.
  • Testing LibraryUser-centred component tests.

API and performance

  • PostmanAPI collections and contract tests.
  • k6Load tests written as code.
  • Apache JMeterLoad and stress testing.
  • GatlingHigh-scale load simulations.
  • LighthouseWeb performance and accessibility audits.

Security

  • OWASP ZAPAutomated vulnerability scanning.
  • Burp SuiteManual web security testing.

Accessibility

  • axeAutomated WCAG checks.

Devices and browsers

  • BrowserStackReal devices and browsers in the cloud.
  • Sauce LabsCross-browser and mobile test grid.

Management and CI

  • TestRailTest cases, runs and coverage.
  • JiraDefect tracking and workflows.
  • CucumberBDD scenarios in plain language.
  • GitHub ActionsTests on every pull request.
  • GitLab CIPipelines for GitLab projects.
  • JenkinsSelf-hosted CI pipelines.

Quality metrics we report

Testing is measured, so you know exactly how ready a release is.

Coverage

  • Requirements covered by tests
  • Critical paths automated
  • Code coverage on core modules
  • Device and browser matrix

Defects

  • Defects by severity
  • Escape rate to production
  • Mean time to fix
  • Reopened defects

Speed

  • Suite run time
  • Time from commit to result
  • Flaky-test rate
  • Release frequency

Release readiness

  • Go/no-go criteria met
  • Zero open critical defects
  • Performance budgets met
  • Accessibility issues triaged

How we run QA for your product

Seven phases from audit to continuous quality, each with a clear deliverable.

  1. 01

    QA audit and risk analysis

    Current process, test coverage, defect history and the riskiest areas.

    QA audit report

  2. 02

    Test strategy

    Test pyramid, environments, data, tools and entry and exit criteria.

    Test strategy and plan

  3. 03

    Test design

    Test cases and BDD scenarios traced to requirements.

    Test cases in TestRail

  4. 04

    Automation framework

    Framework built in your repository and connected to CI.

    Automation framework

  5. 05

    Execution and defects

    Manual and automated runs with clear, reproducible bug reports.

    Defect reports in Jira

  6. 06

    Regression and release

    Full regression, performance and accessibility checks before go-live.

    Release sign-off

  7. 07

    Continuous QA

    Suites maintained, metrics tracked and coverage grown each sprint.

    Monthly quality report

Ways to work with us

From a single release check to a full QA team.

  • Release testing

    A one-time test cycle before an important launch.

  • QA audit

    An assessment of your process, coverage and risks with a plan.

  • Automation setup

    A test framework built and connected to your pipeline.

  • Dedicated QA engineer

    A tester embedded in your sprints and tools.

  • Managed QA

    End-to-end testing owned by us, release after release.

  • Performance and security check

    Load and vulnerability testing before go-live.

What we never do

The habits that let bugs reach your users.

Testing habits we avoid

  • Testing only at the end
  • Automating unstable features first
  • Ignoring flaky tests
  • Testing on a single browser
  • Skipping negative and edge cases

Reporting rules we keep

  • No bug without steps to reproduce
  • No sign-off with open critical defects
  • No test results without evidence
  • No vague severity levels
  • No hidden test debt

Plan your QA and testing

Tell us about your product and release cycle. We will reply with a test strategy and an estimate.

Start testing with us

Frequently asked questions about Software Testing

What software testing services do you offer?

We offer functional, regression, API, end-to-end, performance, security, accessibility, mobile and user acceptance testing, delivered manually or as automated suites in your CI/CD pipeline.

What is the difference between QA and software testing?

Quality assurance improves the process that produces software, from requirements to release. Software testing is one QA activity: running checks to find defects in the product.

How much does software testing cost?

Testing cost depends on the product size, platforms, test types, automation scope and release frequency. A one-time release test costs far less than a managed QA program; we quote after an audit.

Which tests should be automated?

Automate stable, repeated and business-critical checks: unit tests, API tests, regression suites and key user journeys. Keep exploratory, usability and brand-new features manual.

Which test automation tools do you use?

We use Playwright, Cypress, Selenium and Appium for UI and mobile automation, Jest, Vitest and pytest for unit tests, and k6 or JMeter for performance testing.

What is the test pyramid?

The test pyramid is a strategy with many fast unit tests at the base, fewer integration tests in the middle and a small number of end-to-end tests at the top, for fast and stable feedback.

Can you test mobile apps?

Yes. We test iOS and Android apps manually on real devices and automatically with Appium, using cloud device farms for wide coverage.

Do you do security testing?

Yes. We run vulnerability scans with OWASP ZAP, manual checks with Burp Suite and reviews against the OWASP Top 10, and report every finding with a fix recommendation.

Do you test accessibility?

Yes. We audit against WCAG 2.2 level AA with automated tools such as axe and manual keyboard and screen-reader testing.

Can you work inside our team and tools?

Yes. Our QA engineers join your sprints and use your Jira, TestRail, repositories and CI pipelines.

How quickly can you start?

We usually start with a short QA audit, then begin testing in the following sprint once the strategy and access are agreed.

Do you only test software you built?

No. We test products built by any team, in-house or external, and can take over or rebuild existing test suites.