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Quality Assurance as a Business Driver: A Multi-Industry Analysis of Implementation Benefits Across the Software Development Life Cycle
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 187 - Number 38 |
| Year of Publication: 2025 |
| Authors: Ravikiran Karanjkar, Dattatraya Karanjkar |
10.5120/ijca2025925655
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Ravikiran Karanjkar, Dattatraya Karanjkar . Quality Assurance as a Business Driver: A Multi-Industry Analysis of Implementation Benefits Across the Software Development Life Cycle. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 38 ( Sep 2025), 32-36. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925655
Abstract
Quality Assurance (QA) has become an indispensable component of modern software development processes. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of why QA is crucial throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Through examination of empirical data and industry case studies, research demonstrate that systematic QA implementation significantly reduces development costs, enhances product reliability, and improves customer satisfaction. Our findings indicate that organizations implementing robust QA practices experience a 45% reduction in post-release defects and a 30% decrease in overall development costs. Furthermore, this research provides detailed insights into the integration of quality assurance methodologies across different development phases and their impact on project success rates.
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