How do you see QA as it relates to the overall software development lifecycle?

Not sure exactly what you are asking, but...





The typical development cycle looks something like this:





1. Requirements


2. Design and Architecture


3. Development


4. Unit Testing (done by developers )


5. Feature Testing (QA)


6. Regression Testing (QA)


7. Release





The earlier QA is involved the better although they are solely for responsible for 5 and 6. QA should be able to test from both an end-user's perspective and a developer's.

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