Software testing and quality assurance (QA) fundamentals

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SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) FUNDAMENTALS EXPERTS
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	Spotting rich Internet application security flaws with WebGoat 07 Jul 2009 TIP - Learn how Web 2.0. and rich internet application security flaws missed by automated tools can be spotted with webgoat and similar free tools.

	Five roles test managers play in agile development: Tutorial, part one 29 Jun 2009 TIP - This installment covers interfacing with senior management; providing vision and leadership; and fostering cross-group collaboration.

	Three software regression testing steps can perfect defect fixes 10 Jun 2009 TIP - Here's a software QA veteran's three-step process for successful comprehensive regression testing, or retesting of app defect fixes.

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	Agile software development tutorial: Agile testing SearchSoftwareQuality.com | TUTORIAL - In this section of our agile tutorial, learn how to be a successful software tester in an agile environment, from tips on test development to exploratory testing techniques.

	Creating strong QA and testing strategies in a changing world SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 31 Mar 2009 PODCAST - Software quality and testing can remain robust -- even in lean economic times -- when a clear, consistent project strategy is in place and automation is used judiciously.

	Software testing fundamentals: Other useful resources SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 17 Apr 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Software testing books, FAQs, expert advice, tools and blogs.

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	Configuration testing: QA pros discuss 10 things you may not know SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 06 Jul 2009 ARTICLE - Software application QA testing pros describe 10 configuration challenges caused by rapid change in hardware, applications and browsers, and how they cope with them.

	Why the quality assurance department should be involved in testing SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 03.09.2009 OPINION - Bring the quality assurance department's many resources into the software testing process from the get-go, one expert advises, and watch common software development problems dissolve.

	Software development lifecycle (SDLC) trends 2009: Requirements, agile SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 05 Jan 2009 ARTICLE - Read expert predictions on what's in store this year for software development lifecycle practices and who will best weather the economic storm.

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	garbage in, garbage out 12 Mar 2008 WORD - GIGO (garbage in, garbage out) is a concept common to computer science and mathematics: the quality of output is determined by the quality of the input. So, for example, if a mathematical equation is improperly stated, the ...

	load testing 15 Jun 2007 WORD - Load testing is the process of subjecting a computer, peripheral, server, network or application to a work level approaching the limits of its specifications. Load testing can be done under controlled lab conditions to ...

	stress testing 08 Jun 2007 WORD - Stress testing is the process of determining the ability of a computer, network, program or device to maintain a certain level of effectiveness under unfavorable conditions. The process can involve quantitative tests done in ...

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