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As we step into a new year, it is time to evaluate and review how enterprises develop embedded systems and plan a better strategy for it. Due to technological advancements, the techniques and processes to effectively develop products have also changed. But when QA teams are in the middle of developing, it is easier to get hold of any defects, rather than being pushed to the end of the production stage. In the urge of improving testing, techniques can accelerate development, improve quality and allow teams to work more efficiently in less time. Teams use defect tracking software to stay ahead and ensure there are no software glitches when end-users use an application. 

Following are a few tips that QA teams can use to improve the embedded software development:

1. Measure Key Metrics and Drivers:

It is not possible to make effective changes to how embedded systems are developed if QA teams are not measuring key metrics and drivers. Similar to a business, developers should:

  • Measure key metrics and drivers
  • Review and identify problem areas, 
  • Identify and implement actions for improvement
  • Repeat the process 

QA teams should know which metrics should be measured, such as:

  • Time spent developing a build
  • Time spent debugging
  • Defect/issues
  • Lines of code
  • Test cases

This can also include any other metric that makes sense for QA teams. But the underlying question is if a team does not have any tracking metrics? Well, teams can create and measure their own personal software development process. 

2. Code Reviews:

Code reviews are considered to be one of the most effective ways to minimize defects in an embedded system. Since developers tend to be more concerned about the code they have developed, they can never identify issues in the code. Thus it is important to get constructive feedback on their code by teammates. 

3. Using Defect Tracking Software:

In modern times, QA teams are equipped with sufficient tools to support their testing efforts. With defect tracking software, QA teams can be sure they are on the right track, it brings all stakeholders on the same page and helps them achieve their goals in a timely manner. Embedded systems need to be tested comprehensively for any defects so that they can be moved into the production stage.

4. Automation Testing:

Instead of performing repetitive tests manually, it is essential that QA teams use automation testing. We know that even a simple feature requires detailed testing, thus to avoid compromise on quality, QA teams should focus their attention on automation testing. 

5. Other Software Concerns:

QA teams should try to develop software that is modular and reusable. It means that different industries can deliver different products with slight variations in the features, designs, and patterns. By modularizing these features, developers can focus on the value-added features and reuse test cases as well. 

Conclusion

We humans tend to wait and procrastinate. There is never a better time to start improving the way to design and build embedded systems. The above tips can be helpful for QA teams working on embedded software while ensuring quality. They use defect tracking software to ensure there are no defects in a software application.

Ray Parker

Ray Parker

Ray Parker is an entrepreneur and tech enthusiast who loves to incorporate new technologies to get more efficient outcomes. When he's not marketing his latest venture, he keeps himself busy in writing technical articles to educate peers and professionals.
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