Myth: Developers Can Test Their Own Code and Save Time & Money
Reality: That Shortcut Cost Them Quality, Time, and Credibility
This organization found itself in a familiar high-pressure situation: multiple client projects kicking off simultaneously, all with delivery deadlines tied directly to payment milestones. It wasn’t just about shipping features — it was about shipping flawless solutions.
On paper, things looked good.
Data pipelines were built.
Data was flowing.
Timelines were tight.
So, the developers tested their own work.
But here’s the catch: Their clients didn’t want “mostly correct.”
They wanted accurate, complete, and production-ready. And when even minor flaws surfaced, trust eroded.
The Breaking Point: Quality Expectations vs. Developer Testing
Despite the dev team’s best efforts, the delivered data solutions kept bouncing back from client reviews.
The culprit?
💡 No independent verification.
💡 No fresh eyes for testing.
💡 No real QA.
What seemed like a cost-saving tactic — having developers test their own code — was actually costing more in the form of delays, rework, and frustrated clients.
The Pivot: Dedicated QA Embedded in the Dev Process
That’s when Elastik Teams stepped in — not to “fix” QA, but to bring it into existence.
Our QA specialists were embedded directly into the delivery teams, quickly learning:
- The source and target systems involved
- The business use cases that drove the data
- The product functionality that clients expected
We introduced real validation processes, not just checkbox testing: ✅ Manual spot-checks for accuracy
✅ SQL-driven data comparisons
✅ Use-case validation, not just system-level checks
✅ Context switching across multiple projects with consistent quality
The Result: High Velocity, Higher Confidence
🚀 Boosted Testing Productivity: One QA resource seamlessly supported multiple live projects without sacrificing depth or accuracy.
🧪 Flawless Functionality:
- 0 UAT defects
- 0 production issues
- Near-zero defect density across all deliverables
💡 Product Expertise: Our team didn’t just test — they became experts in the client’s product, increasing trust and reducing handover friction.
Myth Busted: You Can’t Afford NOT to Have QA
Testing isn’t just about catching bugs — it’s about protecting business outcomes. When deadlines, dollars, and customer trust are on the line, half-measures won’t cut it.
Let your devs build.
Let our QA team ensure it’s right.
Every time.
