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    State of Software Quality | Testing 2022

    Presented by SmartBear
    We provide tools that enhance the process for every aspect of software development. And it begins and ends with quality.

    Introduction

    The answers in this report are meant to inform not only you, but us, on the state of testing today.

    We first conducted this survey in 2017, and apart from a break in 2020 have conducted it annually.

    This feedback from real users helps guide our decisions so we can adhere to our core quality principles. Whether it’s functional testing, end-to-end, or more, our entire test automation portfolio is built around making your process less complicated and keeping your quality intact.

    This report is designed to capture benchmarks for software testing professionals. It reaches across industries and takes into account the methodologies, practices, and tools used to build, validate, and deliver software.

    It reveals emerging trends year after year, and provides insights into what teams across the world think the future will hold.

    The report covers:

    • Development and delivery models
    • Testing and quality assurance challenges and practices
    • Test management and performance testing trends
    • API and UI testing tools and techniques
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    Key Findings

    Test automation coverage rebounded after a dip last year.
    Web apps and APIs continue to be the most tested, with increases in mobile apps.
    Orgs are releasing quarterly and yearly at a much lower frequency.
    Lack of time remains a challenge for testing initiatives.
    Responsibility for writing test cases spans the development org.
    Functionality is the top concern for APIs.
    1/3 of respondents run over half their UI tests in the cloud.

    Methodology

    The findings presented here are based on responses from manual testers, automation engineers, developers, consultants, QA managers, and analysts located around the globe. To gather this information, SmartBear conducted a 61-question survey over the course of five weeks in the first half of 2022, collecting a total of 1,542 responses.

    Two incentives for full participation were offered: a copy of this report for every participant, and entry into a random drawing to receive one of five $100 Visa gift cards. SmartBear does not describe this as a scientific study, and it is not an attempt to fully describe the software testing market. Please note that for the purpose of analysis, percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

    Demographics

    The State of Software Quality | Testing report includes insights across a range of organizational sizes, industries, and practitioners.

    Role in Testing

    Which best describes your role in software development?

    0%

    The top three roles represented in the 2022 report are:

    38%QA / AutomationEngineer
    16%QAManager
    11%ManualTester
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    Company Size

    How many people does your company currently employ?

    101 - 500 employees – 24%|1,001 – 10,000 employees – 20%|26 - 100 employees – 17%

    The State of Software Quality | Testing report includes insights across a range of organizational sizes. Interest continues to be strong regardless of business size.

    Testing Experience

    How many years of testing experience do you have?

    Report includes insights from testers of all experience levels.

    Industry

    What is your company's primary industry?

    Testers span across many verticals and industries