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Handling the people side of Agile software development
Expert tester advises agile development teams to adopt cross functionality, use only proven agile practices and encourage strong tester, developer relationships. Agile, means being willing to adapt...
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How Service Component Architecture (SCA) can simplify S
Learn how to add business value to software projects by using service component architecture (SCA). SCA can be used to simplify the construction of multi-platform Web applications. In this tip you ...
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Tips for debugging your JMeter tests
Learn how to interpret and debug JMeter HTTP proxy tests in this software testing expert tip. Mike Kelly describes the entire JMeter testing process in this series that explains running a JMeter te...
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Exploratory testing: Tips and techniques for perfecting
Exploratory testing is widely used and also often misunderstood. This tutorial offers tips on the best ways to manage exploratory testing and how to use the results for superior software quality. Y...
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Exploratory testing: Misunderstood concepts and common
This tutorial defines exploratory testing and discusses when to employ exploratory testing. There are some common contexts where exploratory testing makes sense, as well as some common challenges t...
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Managing software testing: five focus-improvement tips
These five software test management tips help testers stay focused, using tactics like automating repetitive tasks, branching and backtracking and more. Testing for one specific user and time manag...
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Tips for software testers: Getting along with developer
End software project slowdowns caused by fighting between software testers and developers with these four tips. Learn how to report application bugs diplomatically and accurately with veteran teste...
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Web server weaknesses you don't want to overlook
When tackling Web application security, focus on weak logins, outdated servers and unnecessary HTTP to put many Web security concerns to rest.
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How to evaluate, choose software requirements tools
Learn how to choose the right requirements tool for your organization with a series of steps that consider process, users and tasks. Some basic questions at the beginning of the tool selection proc...
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Finding, eliminating SQL injection flaws checklist
Seeking out SQL injection issues and entry-ways? This application security checklist shows ways to identify susceptible application areas and kill flaws. Web 2.0 application security expert Kevin B...
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Running your first load test with JMeter
In this tip, we take a look at running your first load test with JMeter, a load testing tool that supports a variety of technologies like HTTP/HTTPS, SOAP, JDBC, LDAP, JMS. These are all commonly u...
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Four ways to approach integration testing
Although there are several different approaches to running integration tests in software, many of them are performed incorrectly. Software expert Chris McMahon explains how to run integration tests...
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Free tools for Agile testers
A software expert describes the benefits and restrictions of free agile testing tools in this tip. Learn how to use and locate Selenium IDE, Sun VirtualBox and Pivotal Tracker. Knowing how to effe...
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Recording and running software load tests with JMeter
Recording JMeter load tests can simplify the creation of Samplers needed for your test plans. This tip explains how to record JMeter test results and analyze the data generated.
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Free Web proxy security tools software testers should g
Learn how to choose and use free Web proxy tools like BurpProxy, Paros Proxy and WebScarab to boost rich Internet applications' security. Screen shots and directions show ways to use tools for appl...
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Best practices for Scrum and when to apply them
Truth be told there many situations where a Scrum or Agile "best practice" is not the appropriate practice to be using. In this expert tip, software pros use project examples to illustrate when a m...
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Five steps to fostering better software tester and QA r
Separating the activities of software quality assurance analysts and testers can ensure application quality. This tip suggests steps for keeping QA and testing focused on quality.
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How to deal with iteration issues in Agile
Ways to avoid two common Agile mistakes -- out-of-control technical debt and misuse of subject matter experts -- are offered in David Christiansen's tip. He suggests ways Agile managers can foster ...
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Performance testing tools- Commercial, less expensive a
Finding affordable, quality performance testing tools is a major concern in the software industry. This expert tip sheds light on some of the most reputable cost effective ones.
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Running user interface, unit and integration tests suit
An expert tester explains differences between User Interface and integration tests. Read these test demonstrations to learn how to utilize each test type of testing in this tip.
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Think twice about mobile software testing automation
Mobile application testers may not find the same value in software testing automation that Web application testers enjoy.
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Three primary Agile development principles
These three simple principles define the basics of an Agile development strategy. Find out what they are and why they matter.
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Software testers: Get a professional development plan
STAREAST 2013 participants offer advice to software testers on setting up their company's professional development plan.
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Tips for database testing from the cloud
What is database testing and how is it important to your application and the company? Get tips to effectively test when data is hosted in the cloud.