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Root Cause Analysis in Software Testing
_ December 12, 2025_ mukund_ 0 Comments

What Is Root Cause Analysis in Software Testing: A Clear Guide for QA Teams

Root cause analysis, or RCA, is a method used to trace a defect back to the real origin of the problem during quality assessment testing. Teams look past the surface symptom and map the chain of events that led to the issue. When QA understands the source rather than the outcome, it becomes easier to prevent the problem from returning.

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