SQA helps ensure the development of high-quality software. SQA practices are implemented in most types of software development, regardless of the underlying software development model being used. In a broader sense, SQA incorporates and implements software testing methodologies to test software. Rather than checking for quality after completion, SQA processes tests for quality in each phase of development until the software is complete. With SQA, the software development process moves into the next phase only once the current/previous phase complies with the required quality standards. SQA generally works on one or more industry standards that help in building software quality guidelines and implementation strategies. These standards include the ISO 9000 and capability maturity model integration (CMMI).
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