Architecture evolution can have both positive and negative impacts on software quality assurance. On the positive side, an evolution in architecture can lead to better software quality assurance as newer and more advanced technologies and techniques are applied. This can lead to the development of more robust, reliable and secure software products that are more resistant to faults and errors.
On the negative side, architecture evolution can also lead to challenges that can affect software quality assurance. For instance, changes made to an existing architecture can introduce new bugs or vulnerabilities that the software testing team must detect and mitigate. Additionally, if a software product is poorly designed and implemented, changes to the architecture may become more difficult and costly to manage, which in turn can lead to delays and poor quality software.
Overall, the impact of architecture evolution on software quality assurance depends on the specific architectural changes being made, the quality of the software design, and the experience and expertise of the software testing team. It is therefore important that software development teams take a strategic approach to architecture evolution and involve quality assurance experts throughout the process to ensure a successful outcome.
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