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Explained: The role of a Business Analyst in the Software Development Lifecycle

The software development lifecycle (SDLC) is the foundation of any successful software project, providing structure for planning, designing, building, testing, and deploying software. Whether using Agile, Waterfall, or another methodology, the SDLC’s success relies not only on technical expertise but also on a deep understanding of business needs, stakeholder goals, and user requirements. This is […]

The impact of low-quality code

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Software has become the backbone of countless industries and the quality of code that powers these applications has never been more critical

AI, search, and content in 2025: What content creators and enterprises need to know

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Ash Gawthorp, Scale Factory’s Chief Technology Officer, considers the impact AI is making on SEO, with the rise of A2A communications and how testing is the foundation of an AI-ready content strategy

Regression testing metrics: How to measure success

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In quality assurance, what isn’t measured can’t be meaningfully improved

How much are software bugs costing you?

Software bugs may feel like an evitable issue, but the true cost of finding a bug later in production might surprise you…

How AI is changing the role of software testers

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Scale Factory Managing Principal Consultant Stuart Day considers how the role of modern software testers is evolving because of the widespread implementation of AI

Pragmatic testing approaches for Agentic AI integration

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Alongside governance and ethics frameworks, comprehensive testing remains a cornerstone of responsible technology deployment. However, the unique characteristics of Agentic AI systems demand a recalibration of traditional testing methodologies