SDLC and Agile for QA
See where QA fits in the software life cycle and why testing starts early.
What you'll learn
- Name the main stages of software work.
- Explain where QA helps in Agile.
- Start testing before the sprint ends.
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SDLC and Agile for QA
See where QA fits in the software life cycle and why testing starts early.
Big Picture
One small picture can make this idea easier to hold.
Late QA
- Testing waits until coding ends.
- Bugs show up late.
- Fixes cost more.
- The team rushes near release.
Early QA
- Testing starts during planning.
- Questions come early.
- Fixes are cheaper.
- Feedback keeps the sprint moving.
VerdictEarly QA gives the team more time to learn and fix.
How It Moves
Short steps make the flow easier to see.
Plan
Pick the goal and talk about risk.
Build
Developers make the feature.
Check early
QA tests while the work is still moving.
Fix
The team closes gaps before release.
Ship
Release when the path feels safe.
Step By Step
This is the same idea, stretched across time.
- 1
Idea appears
The team talks about what to build.
- 2
Story gets clear
QA asks questions before work starts.
- 3
Feature is built
QA checks it during the sprint.
- 4
Team releases
Bugs are smaller because feedback came early.
One Small Model
Think of this like a tiny card you can keep in your pocket.
Sprint board
5 fieldsQuick Check
When should QA get involved in Agile work?
Map It
One more picture helps you see where this lesson matters most.
QA timing
Late and costly
Testing only after merge
Early and safer
QA joins planning and sprint work
Late but quiet
Few checks before release
Early and steady
Small feedback all sprint