Specialty Report
The State of Digital Quality in Functional Testing 2025
See how AI is changing the way teams build and
functionally test software and digital experiences.
Functional Testing Trends
Find out how AI is helping teams boost quality
See where teams are tapping AI to improve efficiency, expand coverage and speed releases – and learn where human testers are still crucial.
Explore where in the SDLC organizations collect feedback
Identify opportunities to shift left and right to find and fix defects faster. See why testing early and often helps improve quality and speed innovation.
See the most common testing techniques
Learn what types of tests, metrics and quality control practices teams rely on most. See how your organization compares.
use AI to create
test cases
have an overwhelming
bug backlog
test with staff outside
dev & QA
use test case reporting to find ways to improve
Explore Additional Digital Quality Insights
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Highlights from the 2025 State of Digital Quality Benchmark Survey
Explore some key insights from this year’s survey findings.
Self-Assessment
Functional Testing Quiz
Answer 10 quick questions about your testing practices and learn how you can level up.
REPORT
The State of Digital Quality in Accessibility 2025
Explore digital accessibility and inclusive design trends and gaps in organizational capabilities.
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Results from the 2025 State of Digital Quality in Accessibility Survey
Examine shifts in digital accessibility: changing organizational priorities and approaches
REPORT
2025 State of Digital Quality in AI Report
A snapshot of current trends, where AI fits in software development and testing, and how to create safer, more seamless AI experiences
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Highlights from the 2025 State of Digital Quality in AI Report
See this year’s key findings on AI: learn how to level up your AI experiences
WEBINAR
AI Testing: The Path to Exceptional Apps
Explore the crucial components of an AI testing program
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Applause’s Testing and UX Frameworks
Learn how to improve your testing efforts across multiple dimensions
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Building Blocks of UX and Customer Journey Research
See how to build a comprehensive UX program and use findings to improve overall quality