Why is it important to include a tester in the development process during the project idea formation stage?

Involving a tester early in the development process, at the idea formation stage, is important for several reasons:

• Early identification of requirements and potential issues: a tester helps clarify and verify requirements, reducing the risk of misunderstandings.
• Test planning: testing strategies and scenarios can be prepared in advance, saving time in the future.
• Improving product quality: a tester can suggest improvements in terms of usability and reliability.
• Cost reduction: fixing errors early is cheaper than fixing them later.

Thus, the participation of a tester from the very beginning contributes to creating a higher quality and more stable product.