What Is QA for AI-Built Apps?
QA for AI-built apps is focused testing of applications generated with AI coding tools. These apps are built fast, often without tests, and tend to share the same problems: data saved only in the browser, logic that breaks on edge cases, inconsistent numbers between screens, and missing access checks. QA finds these before users do.
Common Problems We Find
Problem | Example |
Data stored in the browser | Progress or history lost when users switch devices |
Inconsistent calculations | A streak or total differs between two screens |
Timezone bugs | Daily rewards or deadlines trigger at the wrong time |
Missing access checks | Users can see or change other users' data |
Works in preview, fails in production | Environment variables, URLs or keys differ after deploy |
No tests | Every change risks breaking something else |
This Is For You If...
Your app was built with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, Replit, Base44 or Claude Code
Users report bugs you can't reproduce
The specification is outdated or never existed
You're about to onboard real customers, a college or a client
You want to keep building with AI tools but need a safety net
What We Do
Functional Test Pass
A full walk-through of every user flow, with a ranked bug report.
Data and Logic Checks
Verify that numbers, scores, dates and saved data are correct and consistent.
Access Control Tests
Check that users only see their own data. See AI-Built App Audit.
Automated Tests
Playwright and API tests so future AI-generated changes don't break what works. See End-to-End Testing.
Fixes
Bug fixes by our engineers, or a handover to your team. See Vibe Coding Rescue.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Instinct | Why It Doesn't Help | Do This Instead |
Asking the AI tool to fix each bug as it appears | Fixes often break other features | Add tests first, then fix |
Testing only the happy path | Edge cases are where AI-built code fails | Test empty, invalid and boundary inputs |
Skipping QA before launch | Users find the bugs | Run a full test pass before real users arrive |
How It Works
1. Explore
Map every flow, since specs are often missing
2. Test
Manual and automated testing of each flow
3. Report
Ranked bugs with steps to reproduce
4. Fix
Fix critical bugs or hand over to your team
5. Protect
Add automated tests for the key flows
Why Codersarts
We rescue and harden AI-built apps every week, so we know where they break and how to fix them without a full rebuild.
Turnaround Time
A functional test pass for a typical AI-built app takes 1 to 3 days. Adding automated tests takes 1 to 3 days more.
FAQ
Do you test apps built with Lovable and Bolt?
Yes, along with Cursor, Replit, Base44, Claude Code and other AI tools.
Can we keep building with AI after testing?
Yes. Automated tests act as a safety net, so AI-generated changes that break features are caught.
Do we need a specification?
No. We map the app's flows ourselves, and the result doubles as documentation.
Do you test AI features like chatbots?
For LLM outputs, see LLM Evaluation.
Is our project kept confidential?
Yes. Your code, data, and test results stay confidential, and an NDA is available on request.
Fixed-Price Tasks to Start With
Functional QA Test Pass: a full test pass with a ranked bug report
Playwright E2E Test Setup: automated tests for key flows
Move localStorage Data to Database: fix data stored only in the browser
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