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Software Testing and QA Fundamentals
Mobile app quality takes more than just software testing automation
Mobile application testers may not find the same value in software testing automation that Web application testers enjoy. Continue Reading
Web-based application testing versus desktop application testing
Project managers need to understand the major differences between Web-based application testing and testing traditional desktop applications. Continue Reading
Testing your health care application for use on mobile devices
Software testers need to take several factors into account when testing a health care application for mobile device use. Continue Reading
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Bid old test rules goodbye: New mind-set needed to test mobile apps
Test professionals must move quickly to acquire the new skills and mind-set needed to test mobile apps, said STARWEST 2012 speaker Jonathan Kohl. Continue Reading
Dogfooding: Why CIOs and senior managers should test their own mobile apps
Using your own application or “eating your own dog food,” shows confidence in your product. Nari Kannan shares insights on why CIOs or senior managers should test mobile apps. Continue Reading
Choosing the right test management tool: A team effort
Agile expert Lisa Crispin recommends that teams collaborate in choosing and implementing the appropriate test management tool. Read this response for insights into how test management tools can facilitate collaboration and enhance team productivity.Continue Reading
What to look for in test management tools
According to expert Peter Walen, flexibility and ease-of-use need to be top concerns when selecting a test management tool.Continue Reading
Application development: Security that won't weaken performance
Security is important, but what happens when adding code to address security affects performance or usability? In this tip, SSQ contributor Crystal Bedell gives three best practices experts recommend for ensuring your application is secure, while ...Continue Reading
How network security and application security are related
Network security is ever-changing and fast-paced, and many software developers may wonder what is necessary for them to know about network security, application security and programming languages to best protect their applications from hackers. In ...Continue Reading
Application security hardening for mobile and embedded software
With the increasing number of mobile devices and application downloads by consumers, application security is becoming more important than ever. In this tip, application hardening tools and the use of obfuscation is discussed. Industry analysts talk ...Continue Reading
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Security lesson: Beating web application security threats
Explore the importance of Web application testing processes and find suggestions on best practices with a webcast on scanning and testing Web application security, a podcast on security testing and a tip on Web application best practices in this ...Continue Reading
How to regression test Web-based applications
Software test consultant John Overbaugh gives some helpful advice about regression testing Web-based applications. Overbaugh describes regression testing browser platforms and how to test for backwards compatibility.Continue Reading
Nine ways to evaluate automated software testing tools
Evaluate automated software testing tools more thoroughly with these tips for analyzing cost, support, total cost of ownership, usability and more. This tip suggests questions to ask about each attribute of a tool and a vendor's support for it.Continue Reading
Demo: Using WebGoat, a free software testing tool
This expert video tutorial developed by Kevin Beaver will teach you how to use Webgoat his most recommended free online testing tool. This is the answer for those users, testers and QA pros that always ask our experts about free software and Web 2.0...Continue Reading
Spotting rich Internet application security flaws with WebGoat
Learn how Web 2.0. and other rich internet application security flaws are missed by automated tools that can easily be spotted with webgoat and similar free online tools. Learning how to use these tools can be a career asset, according to expert ...Continue Reading