> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ultimatewebsolutions.gitbook.io/qa-knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ultimatewebsolutions.gitbook.io/qa-knowledge-base/qa-processes.md).

# QA processes

QA processes are the steps and activities QA follows to ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirement → Planning → Test Design → Test Execution → Defect Management → Regression → Reporting → Release → Improvement