Software testing and quality assurance (QA) fundamentals

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	Testing software in the dark is problematic SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 08 May 2008 ARTICLE - Testing late in development and without software artifacts such as the design, architecture and code, makes it difficult to catch and repair bugs and ensure quality software.

	Software requirements sign-off essential for solid QA SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 04.11.2008 OPINION - Not properly signing off on a software project's requirements limits the quality assurance (QA) team's ability to ensure that the software does as it's intended.

	Six functional tests to ensure software quality Info-Tech Research Group, Special to SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 07 Mar 2008 SPECIAL REPORT - Six types of functional tests can be used to ensure the quality of the end product. Those tests include unit tests, functional tests, regression tests and acceptance tests.

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SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) FUNDAMENTALS EXPERTS
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	Software testers: Identity crisis or delusions of grandeur? Submitted By: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 05 May 2008 TIP - Without a clear understanding of what software testers do, people try to interpret what they do from their job title. The problem is the many different titles create confusion.

	Determining the testing organization's place within a company Submitted By: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 29 Apr 2008 TIP - Software testing organizations are a vital part of the SDLC, but where does testing fit within a company? Mike Kelly and Rob Apmann offer advice on finding a place for testing.

	How to test a data warehouse Submitted By: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 21 Apr 2008 TIP - Testing a data warehouse is not very different from a typical testing project. Testers must create an effective test strategy based on context, advises Baher Malek.

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

	Software testing fundamentals: Testing basics SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 17 Apr 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Software testing experts weigh in on creating test plans, writing test cases, choosing test models and other basic building blocks of software testing.

	Web application testing techniques 04 Apr 2007 FEATURED TOPIC - Web applications have their own quality and security issues that software developers and testers need to be aware of. Testing can help you find those bugs and vulnerabilities.

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	Out of the rut Sticky Minds | 01 May 2008 BEST WEB LINK - If heavily scripted tests have you feeling bored, Michael Bolton presents nine heuristics that may help you regain control of your tests.

	Five books I recommend to software testers that most testers have probably never read Evil Tester | 22 Apr 2008 BEST WEB LINK - Psychotherapy, war and quantum psychology may not be immediately recognizable as relevant to testing, but Evil Tester -- aka Alan Richardson -- explains how these ideas intersect.

	Microsoft Test Center Microsoft Developer Network | 18 Jan 2008 BEST WEB LINK - Tester Center is a community where software testers can share knowledge and learn from each other about testing, their day-to-day job functions, processes, the tools they use, and the various roles they play. You'll find ...

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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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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Software testing and quality assurance (QA) fundamentals:  Software testing models and approaches (Context-driven, Factory, Analytic, Quality, IV&V), Software testing tools and frameworks, Software test design, Functional software testing, Software security testing and techniques, User acceptance testing, Software regression testing, Automated software testing, Software integration testing, Software performance, load and stress testing, Software unit testing, Usability testing, Software security testing tools