Learn about the intricacies of Quality Assurance (QA) in software development with a focus on balancing manual and automated testing. This document emphasizes the necessity of a meticulous QA strategy, detailing ISTQB guidelines for test conditions, cases, and procedures. It addresses the challenges posed by limited environments and underscores the benefits of having both development and staging environments for accurate testing. The paper also highlights GAP’s expertise in helping organizations develop and implement effective QA strategies, ensuring software reliability and performance before market release.