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QA15 October 2026 · 3 min read
The cheapest bug is the one you prevent
The later a problem is found, the more it costs to fix. Bringing testing into planning and design catches issues before they are ever built.
A misunderstanding in a requirement costs minutes to fix in a planning meeting. The same misunderstanding found by a customer in production can cost days, and some trust.
What shifting left looks like
- QA involved when requirements are written, asking how each one will be tested.
- Clear acceptance criteria agreed before development starts.
- Developers and testers working side by side, not in sequence.
- Automated checks running on every change.
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