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Identifying whether or not your site or software has been hacked
A hacked system can cause a number of annoyances ranging from money loss to identity theft, test and security expert, Kevin Beaver teaches how you can tell if your site has been compromised.
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Defining core software regression tests
Regression testing is defined through software purpose addressed, the common key strategy is to automate the test phase. according to software testing expert John Overbaugh.
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Selecting the best tool for stress and load testing
Expert guidance for companies searching for the best tools for software stress and load testing.
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Where to find a good methodology guide for software testing
Test expert John Overbaugh directs confused testers to a wealth of online information on test methodologies.
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Required prerequisites for performance testing
An outline of requirements prerequisites for performance testing needs arranged and explained by expert John Overbaugh.
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Transitioning from AJAX to .NET what changes to expect in RIA's
QA manager inquires what to expect in a change from AJAX based programming in rich internet application development to .NET based.
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Software development life cycle phases, iterations, explained step by step
Phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) are explained step-by-step, as are iteration concepts, in Robin Goldsmith's expert response to a tester's question.
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How to overcome lackluster software quality through testing
The key to reliability testing is measuring how long the application will run under reasonable load, says expert John Overbaugh in explaining how to increase software quality.
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The QA team's role in application performance evaluation and management
Who is responsible for defining requirements, setting quality and managing the QA team? QA expert describes how requirements are set, along with who ensures quality.
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Sorting through options in automated performance, stress testing tools
Which automated performance and stress testing tools offer the most bang for the buck? Advice on testing tools and automation is offered by software testing and quality assurance expert John Overba...
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How to approach regression testing, selection of tools and frameworks
Knowing where to start in conducting a regression test is crucial in off-the-shelf applications or personally-coded projects. Expert John Overbaugh describes regression tools and techniques.
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Waterfall versus iterative development misconceptions
Many programmers have an idea of what their finished product should look like but are confused on where to start and how to finish. Development expert describes differences and advantages in waterf...
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Using OpenSTA to test performance counters
Software testing expert John Overbaugh directs OpenSTA users, testing performance counters to good online resources of information.
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Expert directs users to helpful hints on performance testing
Test expert Mike Kelly, provides links to published content on SearchSoftwareQuality that work as powerful resources for software testers.
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How to achieve peak performance during integration testing
Expert John Overbaugh deciphers through the multiple terminologies used in the software industry to provide tips useful for various software testers.
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Expert resolves issues plaguing OpenSTA users
Expert John Overbaugh explains resolution techniques for OpenSTA users struggling with script issues in their application.
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Advice on how to enter the software technology field
Wondering how to enter the software technology field and don't know where to start? Expert John Overbaugh points to promising career tracks and informative resources.
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Differentiating between Functional and Nonfunctional Requirements
Many of the difficulties encountered in defining requirements relate to the functional-nonfunctional distinction. As so often happens, some of those difficulties are things of which people are awa...
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Are there developer liabilities in using Perl/Unix development environment?
Serious about becoming a better developer? Worry less about tools and more about technique, this expert advises. Here's what most companies care about more than applicants' and staff's knowledge of...
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What are the top free and not-free automated test tools?
Testing expert Karen N. Johnson names her choices for the best free and not-free automated software testing tools.
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Drive better software requirements analysis
Many application testers wonder who exactly is responsible for driving software requirements analysis and planning to ensure high-quality software.
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Is 'Agile software documentation' an oxymoron?
Some software quality pros get the impression picking up Agile means letting go of software documentation, but that's not necessarily so.
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Mobile apps: Dealing with untrusted Wi-Fi connections
Expert Dan Cornell explains how to ensure mobile apps behave securely -- even when they encounter untrusted Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections.
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