Software Testing and QA Fundamentals

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Software Testing and QA Fundamentals News

October 28, 2016 28 Oct'16
Are you a bad software test manager? Or do you have one? Here's help

If you want to up your game as a test manager, you'll need to listen and offer to serve others. Expert Jennifer Lent has spot-on career advice for software test managers.
January 18, 2016 18 Jan'16
Testers, get ready...the IoT is about to make your life even harder

In the midst of all the IoT hype, Claire Rowland is a well-timed reality check. A London-based UX consultant specializing in the IoT space, Rowland is enthusiastic about the opportunities. But ...
April 27, 2015 27 Apr'15
Data privacy lawyer explains 'data by design'

Data privacy lawyer Jeff Kosseff discussed the current state of data privacy law as it applies to big data at the Big Data Tech Con in Boston.
September 09, 2014 09 Sep'14
Software testers petition to stop ISO 29119

The proposed testing standards have met fierce opposition in the testing community, including a petition stop the ISO from moving forward.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

How and when to use record and playback testing tools

Many test automation tools offer record and playback testing. The capability comes in handy for training, usability tests, continuous automated testing in Agile lifecycles and more. Continue Reading
automated testing

Automated testing is a process that validates if software is functioning appropriately and meeting requirements before it is released into production. Continue Reading
quality assurance (QA)

Quality assurance (QA) is any systematic process of determining whether a product or service meets specified requirements. Continue Reading

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Automate tests with attention to UI, rapid feedback and more

If your app-dev group just can't seem to get automated tests right, you're not alone. Here's how to implement an effective test automation strategy, one piece at a time. Continue Reading
What are the top software testing methodologies?

Whether you want to discover new software testing methodologies or rejuvenate test cases, QA is all about efficiency. Evaluate these testing techniques and strategies to meet QA goals. Continue Reading
What the CI process can and can't do for software delivery

Continuous integration, software delivery and deployment are distinct software lifecycle stages, but they are far more complementary than competitive in modern dev methodologies. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Why DevOps underscores the importance of software testing

There's no debating the importance of software testing. But QA should be everyone's responsibility. In this podcast, learn how to follow a team-wide approach to quality. Continue Reading
10 skills of highly effective software testers

QA professionals with hands-on experience and a mix of technical and soft skills offer great value for software engineering teams. Testers with these 10 skills can boost their careers. Continue Reading
Which code quality metrics should devs track?

Developers and testers strive to create quality, reusable code to deploy apps faster and keeps users happy. But what metrics should they track to evaluate code quality? Continue Reading

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Why flaky tests are a problem you can't ignore

Monotonous as the task might be, QA must detect and fix the root causes of flaky tests. Invest the time and effort, or risk the dangers of an unreliable test automation suite. Continue Reading
How can I course-correct my testing career path?

Don't get stuck in QA monotony. Show your technical knowhow and expand your horizons to boost your career -- even if it means throwing out the map. Continue Reading
Learn how to improve software quality with reverse-engineering

Customer complaints about a team's app can contain insight on how to improve it. Yet, to decipher the actual cause of any problem and a change to fix it, QA needs to be brought in. Continue Reading