Business-Aware Development: What Every Developer Should Know Beyond Code

As developers, we tend to live inside the code. But successful project delivery depends on much more — understanding quality signals, data flows between systems, and the architectural decisions that shape how a business runs online. This post distills the key lessons from Scandiweb's Business-Aware Development course into a practical reference. Whether you work in eCommerce or not, these concepts apply anywhere software meets business. Part 1: Manual QA — Thinking Like a Tester What is a bug? Anything that prevents the client from operating their business as intended. It can be a broken checkout button or a subtle typo that damages brand trust. Both matter. The 6 bug types 1. Content — Text/content deviations from what's expected. Spelling errors, untranslated text, placeholder content ("Lorem ipsum"), dead links, missing pages Reporting: Describe the exact position on the page. Leave zero room for confusion. 2. Visual — Inconsistencies between the live site and approved designs. Wrong