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Watchtower: Why We're Building a Software QA Command Center
Before a release, someone always asks whether QA has finished testing. That should be a quick question. On most teams it isn't. Here's why we started building Watchtower, a QA command center that puts your codebase, your test suites, and every run in one place.
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Watchtower: Why We're Building a Software QA Command Center
Before a release, someone always asks whether QA has finished testing. That should be a quick question. On most teams it isn't. Here's why we started building Watchtower, a QA command center that puts your codebase, your test suites, and every run in one place.

From Cagayan de Oro to Umbria: A Week at a Client Offsite
When the invitation came to join a UK client's team offsite in Italy, it felt like more than just a trip. From 30 May to 7 June I traded our Cagayan de Oro office for the rolling hills of Umbria. A working week with our partners, plus a bit of Rome, Todi, and Vatican City along the way.

NorthQA Official Opening - A Milestone Achieved
The official opening of NorthQA has successfully taken place, marking a major milestone as we formally established our office and operations as a legitimate entity in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NorthQA Christmas Party 2025: A Pause, A Celebration, A Team
Behind every test case is a human effort. NorthQA's Christmas party at Malasag G Resort was a reminder that time spent laughing and connecting strengthens everything else we build.

NorthQA participates in the Test Automation Summit 2025 in Manila
A comprehensive recap of the Test Automation Summit 2025, covering AI-driven testing, the evolution from QA to QE, service virtualization, performance trends, and why continuous learning is the future of quality assurance.

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in ASUS Healthcare Subdomain
Analysis of a critical stored XSS vulnerability found in ASUS Healthcare platform that allowed attackers to inject malicious scripts into user health data.

Page Admin Disclosure via an Upgraded Page Post
A deep dive into discovering and responsibly disclosing a security vulnerability that exposed page administrator information through upgraded posts.

Best Practices for Automated Testing in 2024
Learn the essential strategies and techniques for implementing effective automated testing frameworks that scale with your application.

Performance Testing Essentials: Load, Stress, and Scalability
Understanding the fundamentals of performance testing and how to ensure your application performs under various load conditions.