Today’s players are not like ever before. To meet their high expectations and provide an immersive experience, maintaining exceptional quality in games is both a challenge and a necessity. This is where the pivotal role of Quality Assurance (QA) comes into play, especially in the gaming industry.
Get to Know Nasya
Meet Nasya, Quality Assurance of Agate’s Full-cycle Game Development team. Her journey in the game industry began as a college game tester, and today, she is instrumental in ensuring that games achieve the highest standards of quality.
With a background in English Literature, Nasya exemplifies that a successful career in QA doesn’t require a traditional path. Her passion for gaming and eagerness to learn demonstrate that anyone can thrive in this field, regardless of their educational background.
A Day in the Life of a QA in Game Development
For Nasya, every day as a Quality Assurance is all about precision and collaboration. Her day kicks off with setting up a detailed timeline that maps out the testing tasks for each sprint, ensuring every feature is tested on time.
Once the plan is in place, it’s time to dive into the action—running diverse scenarios to catch potential bugs and verify that fixes hold up. When an issue arises, Nasya works closely with the development team, documenting the bug’s details and digging into its root cause before collaborating on a solution.
After testing wraps up, Nasya compiles the findings into a thorough report, ensuring the whole team stays in the loop on game quality and performance, pushing the project closer to perfection.
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