Software testing for DevOps success

This slows down rapid publication. SaaS and containerization bring additional challenges. Careful software testing has never been as important as it is today. Customers have little understanding when an application is slow or runs poorly. Those who are annoyed quickly look for an alternative and switch to the competition. Software testing plays a crucial role in meeting customer expectations and releasing high-quality products. As a result, they have gained considerable prestige: More than 78 percent of companies now view testing as profitable rather than a bottleneck. While 82 percent of respondents noted that testing slows down new software releases frequently or to some extent.

Still, most are delaying release until testing is complete. 51 percent of respondents say testing allows them to release new applications and updates faster with a feeling of confidence. Fifty-nine percent report fewer problems after software goes live. That's according to the new Tricentis study, for which market research firm Techstrong Research surveyed more than 550 managers worldwide.