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• QA skills gap: Testing pros need enough to write a test script

  Writing test scripts for automation does take some coding skills. But many test scripting courses focus on developers, and give testers way too much.  Continue Reading

• Testing mobile apps: Tips on manual, automated, cloud QA

  Testing mobile apps takes a multi-pronged approach. Savvy mobile developers are using cloud tools and automated tests in addition to manual QA.  Continue Reading

• Goal #1 for the QA tester: Take ownership

  QA testers can earn respect and gain influence with peers by taking ownership of the software they work on and looking up to good product managers.  Continue Reading

• Agile basics FAQ: Getting started with Agile development

  Check out these tips on Agile basics for a quick catch-up or a great head start on maximizing the value of using Agile methods in your organization.  Continue Reading

• 'Team mobile' takes shape

  Enterprise software groups redefine themselves as 'team mobile,' as apps for smart phones and tablets take precedence over Web and desktop projects.  Continue Reading

• Software requirements development: FAQ

  This FAQ tells how to get business execs engaged in software requirements development -- and how to avoid vague requirements and unnecessary features.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Automated software testing basics

  This FAQ for QA pros explains what's involved in automated software testing from writing scripts to understanding what tests should remain manual.  Continue Reading

• Mobile apps development: Defining requirements is a whole new ballgame

  Software pros must address three critical issues in the requirements phase of mobile apps development: choosing a platform, security and usability.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Agile management and leadership

  This FAQ on Agile management will help software professionals understand the basics of leading Agile projects.  Continue Reading

• Writing requirements: Common sense measures for success

  Experts offer simple, common sense measures for writing requirements that deliver software that's better for the business.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: What does 'development operations' really mean?

  This DevOps FAQ explains what 'development operations' means, and explores the many ways in which the term is commonly used.  Continue Reading

• Testing mobile applications is different than testing Web applications

  Although mobile app development methods can be similar to traditional Web apps, the art of testing mobile applications is still very different.  Continue Reading

• Expert advice on extending Web apps with mobile Web applications

  Building mobile clients for existing Web apps presents new challenges for developers. Overcome those challenges with tips from a mobile expert.  Continue Reading

• How upper management misconceptions foster Agile failures

  Agile adoption and projects are failing due to poor support from upper management. What can Agile leaders do for successful Agile adoption?  Continue Reading

• Security testing basics: QA professionals take the lead

  QA professionals should take the lead on security testing basics. Their big-picture view of an application helps them find and protect valuable data.  Continue Reading

• Mobile 2013: Fusion apps better for business

  In 2013, multilayered fusion apps will combine data from multiple sources, creating new business opportunities for companies that develop them.  Continue Reading

• Managing mergers: Test professional best practices

  QA lead Gerie Owen offers firsthand advice for test professionals on managing mergers.  Continue Reading

• Software developer career advice: How to make cross-industry moves

  In a tight talent market, a software developer career can make cross-industry move -- even though employers prefer domain-specific expertise. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• Software defects increase cost of Agile projects

  Fixing software defects can increase the cost of Agile software development projects, according to a recent voke inc. survey.  Continue Reading

• Implementing Agile in very large enterprises

  Many Fortune 2000 companies are implementing an Agile methodology. Learn what experts and consultants are saying about how successful it is.  Continue Reading

• APM in ALM: Keeping competitive by building the right apps

  A wise step for many software development companies is to get a handle on the many applications in use and better plan and manage application and project portfolios.  Continue Reading

• Realize full potential of agile ALM with customer collaboration

  A strong customer collaboration strategy can turn your high potential ALM team into a high-value delivery team. These Agile ALM collaboration tactics can help managers work with their customers and stakeholders to define solid requirements and to be...  Continue Reading

• STAREAST 2012: Risk-based testing approaches for Agile development teams

  Experts Mary LeMieux-Ruibal and Mirkeya Capellán, who are leading a session at STAREAST 2012 titled, “Creating a Risk-based Testing Strategy,” examine risk-based testing on Agile teams.  Continue Reading

• Collaboration in Agile development: Requirements analysis is a team effort

  SSQ Site Editor Yvette Francino talks to experts Sue Burk and Janet Gregory about tester involvement in requirements analysis.  Continue Reading

• Requirements gathering: Collaborative approaches for software teams

  Agile expert Lisa Crispin shares real-world examples of ways teams can collaborate, creating a shared understanding between business and customers and IT development teams.  Continue Reading

• Agile ALM automation strategies: Using source code control tactics

  Organizations that move quickly to automating version control in software configuration management can boost quality and speed results in Agile development and application lifecycle management. The key to success is adopting an overall source code ...  Continue Reading

• Performance management for mobile devices: Solutions and strategies

  Software experts reveal mobile application performance management challenges in the enterprise, as well as strategies, best practices and tools to address those challenges in this article.  Continue Reading

• Determining the cloud model that best meets your business requirements

  In this third of a three-part series, we explore how to evaluate an organizations' current QA infrastructure and the different cloud deployment models which will help decision-makers determine a cloud deployment model that best suits its business ...  Continue Reading

• The benefits of adopting the cloud in quality assurance environments

  In the second of this three-part series, we provide insights that aid senior managers in understanding why QA environments are the best place to begin their cloud adoption journey.  Continue Reading

• What upper management should know about managing software testing processes

  Contributor Crystal Bedell interviews experts about how test managers can keep senior managers informed of the value and quality their team adds to the organization.  Continue Reading

• Performance testing in the cloud

  In this article, SSQ contributor Crystal Bedell looks at three characteristics of cloud-based testing services and describes how performance test vendors are using this model.  Continue Reading

• Continuous integration: Tools and trends

  In this story, SSQ contributor Crystal Bedell describes the benefits of continuous integration, tools that are being used, and the trends for more mature continuous integration techniques: continuous deployment and continuous delivery.  Continue Reading

• Agile for data warehousing and business intelligence applications

  Find out how development of business intelligence and data warehousing applications differ from traditional application development, and how Agile principles and techniques can still be applied.  Continue Reading

• Agile development: What’s behind the backlash against Agile?

  Learn the reasons why some software pros hate Agile, based on interviews with Agile coaches, consultants, software testers and development veterans.  Continue Reading

• How to set goals and manage software projects and teams

  As a project manager developing software, how do you set goals, how do you assess problems and instruct your team to solve them? Learn how industry leaders have found success ways to address managerial and application pitfalls.  Continue Reading

• Software project manager perspective: The components of successful application development

  Software development, much like manufacturing is drastically changing. In order to stay on top, project managers need to accept and adapt to change. This chapter provides focus areas for PMs to make good use of such as, risks, cost, complexity, ...  Continue Reading

• Managing software projects effectively: Key points project managers should know

  Software project management roles continue to change is tool and process improvements become available. In this chapter learn how to effectively manage your team. Learn where experts say key focus areas lie in this chapter excerpt.  Continue Reading

• Adaptation in project management through agile

  Project managers often focus on following the test plan versus agile leaders who expect change and are prepared to adapt on the fly, learn how to transition quicly in this chapter from Agile Project Management by Jim Highsmith  Continue Reading

• When to use manual vs. automated software testing tools

  When does it make sense to use an automated software testing tool? When is automation a bad idea? Get detailed answers and expert advice on choosing automated versus manual testing tools.  Continue Reading

• Functional testing of Web services

  Usually when you think about functional testing, you visualize some sort of user interface (UI) for inputting data: a well-defined form or page with fields and arrows and boxes and other eye candy. And most modern functional test tools were designed...  Continue Reading

• Certification pros and cons: Readers speak out

  Some are strongly against certification, saying nothing can replace real-world experience, while others see it as one thing that can improve your odds for being hired or promoted.  Continue Reading

• The Way of Testivus … or How to Complete Projects Ahead of Schedule

  Thanks to the Seinfeld show, you've probably heard of Festivus. Now we have Testivus. "The Way of Testivus" is a unique booklet that drives home the importance of software testing, particularly unit testing by software developers.  Continue Reading

• Six Sigma not necessarily beneficial to software development

  Can the Six Sigma process improve software development and result in cost savings? This columnist says no. That process and others like it are better suited to manufacturing operations.  Continue Reading