{"id":24940,"date":"2022-07-04T19:19:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T13:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aspiresys.com\/?p=24940"},"modified":"2025-05-05T11:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T11:23:31","slug":"qa-strategy-to-be-adopted-while-implementing-or-upgrading-guidewire-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/insurance\/guidewire\/qa-strategy-to-be-adopted-while-implementing-or-upgrading-guidewire-products\/","title":{"rendered":"QA Strategy to be adopted while implementing or upgrading Guidewire products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guidewire is a comprehensive software that can aid the\ndigital transformation of enterprises in the Insurance industry. Insurance\nsoftware is required to launch new product lines, keep pace with clients&#8217;\nchanging requirements, and make them more competitive in the marketplace.\nBesides, the software and application space is constantly being threatened with\ncyber-related issues and threats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, insurance software providers have an additional role\nto play. They need to help build resilience even as they roll out new products\nand services. Big data and analytics will play a major role in deciding the\npurchasing patterns of consumers. It will help gain a competitive advantage and\noffer value to customers. More importantly, it will help predict risks and\nbuild products to mitigate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Guidewire can be leveraged to provide several\ndigital solutions, applications created with Guidewire should follow a quality\nassurance (QA) strategy to ensure the robust performance of your digital\nsolutions. Guidewire has a standard QA strategy that all development teams and\npartners must follow, including those involved in implementing or upgrading any\nGuidewire product. The QA strategy includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testing of software applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing of hardware and network systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation of test cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adoption of a testing methodology that encompasses automation and manual testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these standard practices, this article\ndiscusses important factors you should consider to develop a robust QA strategy\nwhile implementing or upgrading Guidewire products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leverage modern tools and technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The testing methodology continues to evolve, bringing\nautomation to the forefront. Enterprises can leverage modern tools that come\nwith advanced technology. Test automation frameworks offer a consistent\nplatform for your complete testing needs since they reduce the monotony due to\ntedious and repetitive tests. It further reduces errors with the availability\nof pre-recorded instruction. It executes regression tests to check whether the\nexisting functionalities are suitable for the latest version when new\ndevelopment occurs with your software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/insurance-application-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Hyper-testing (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyper-testing<\/a><\/strong> is an agile and holistic approach to testing that executes a test strategy on multiple levels. It covers end-to-end testing of all application layers and non-functional requirements by leveraging the best tools available on the market. Hyper-testing utilizes a shift-left approach that allows a CI\/CD pipeline for your software delivery. This makes it the most viable testing practice to use in your QA strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The AFTA framework<\/strong> accelerates test automation development and makes maintenance\neasier while covering various testing parameters. It integrates with other\ncloud platforms for test execution and uses a mix of open-source tools. This\nallows you to use this unique framework as a one-stop solution for all your\ntesting needs and assess your application&#8217;s performance. The convenience of\nmeeting all of your testing and performance needs in one place makes the AFTA\nframework essential for your QA strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to faster and more reliable testing results,\nyou can reuse your testing frameworks for more efficient results. Reusability\nincreases profitability across the entire product lifecycle. Test Automation\nframeworks can be used to make tests reusable, and with every new test and\ndiscovery of a bug, the test directory gets upgraded and market-ready. It\nminimizes costs and mainly helps justify investment in the testing tool.\nAutomated testing tools are designed and customized to provide flexibility\nwhile complying with the latest security and testing protocols. In this way,\nautomated testing tools offer a significant advantage over outdated and\ntraditional testing methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensure thorough knowledge of the insurance industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry knowledge, specifically related to the Insurance sector, is critical. This knowledge will help set up workflows and build the application according to the industry&#8217;s requirements and the regulatory policies. The team needs to know various parameters related to the sector, for instance, market segmentation, risks, income-group segmentation, and much more. Testers and developers may have to be part of the <a aria-label=\"insurance industry (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>insurance industry solutions<\/strong><\/a> or have in-depth knowledge to work on specialized software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consult with Guidewire experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An important factor while creating your QA strategy is\nconsulting with specialists with experience with Guidewire products and\nknowledge about its various features and offerings. Consulting with an\nexperienced Guidewire tester will bring proven accelerators to enable effective\nproduct implementation. You will also be able to get all implementation needs\nunder one roof and focus on core expertise in configuration, conversion, and\nmigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guiding an insurer through the complex task of\ntransferring and implementing Guidewire requires reliable and experienced\nresources, a thoroughly competent team with technical expertise, and a proven\nmethodology for testing and implementation. With suitably trained resources,\nskilled team leads, proven testing tools, and standardized best practices and\nmethodologies, an experienced implementation team or partner can ensure\nflawless delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provide a testing center of excellence (TCoE) for complete solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A specialist from the CoE brings a comprehensive\napproach to testing applications and solutions. Moreover, the CoE will bring\nexperience along with expertise, where there will be standardized testing\npractices, methodologies, and metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guidewire offers a comprehensive platform to execute a\ncomplete digital transformation. While releasing new products quickly is\nessential, you also need to ensure that your products are reliable and stable\nwith sufficient quality. As an insurance provider, you want to ensure your\ndigital solutions are beneficial, risk-free, and valuable to your clients. QA\nis an integral part of a software delivery pipeline. It ensures that your applications\nare market-ready and viable to meet your clients&#8217; expectations. An effective QA\nstrategy is fundamental to a successful software delivery pipeline. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Please reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:info@aspiresys.com\"><strong>info@aspiresys.com<\/strong><\/a> or sign up for a free consultation!<\/p>\n<p>Visit our \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/guidewire-transformation-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00a0Guidewire Transformation Services  (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a0<strong>Guidewire Transformation Services<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NAvetq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 16px;\" type=\"button\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Talk to Us<\/strong><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Read our other Blogs:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aspiresys.com\/insurance\/how-can-guidewire-ecosystem-maximize-your-roi-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidewire ecosystems can maximize your ROI in 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aspiresys.com\/insurance\/3-reasons-to-migrate-to-guidewire-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"3 reasons to migrate to Guidewire Cloud (opens in a new tab)\">3 reasons to migrate to Guidewire Cloud<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aspiresys.com\/insurance\/guidewire-insurance-transformation-breaks-innovation-barriers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Guidewire Insurance Transformation Breaks Down Innovation Barriers in the Industry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.aspiresys.com\/insurance\/top-5-factors-to-consider-while-upgrading-guidewire-insurancesuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 factors to consider while upgrading Guidewire Insurance Suite<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guidewire is a comprehensive software that can aid the digital transformation of enterprises in the Insurance industry. 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