Software Testing and QA Fundamentals
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A developer's guide to continuous testing
The pace of application development has been increasing rapidly. Continuous testing is the only way to avoid bottlenecks. Download this PDF to introduce continuous testing in your organization.
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October 28, 2016
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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.
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January 18, 2016
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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 ...
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April 27, 2015
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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.
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September 09, 2014
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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.
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5 software development trends propel innovation in 2019
Get ready to jettison your comfort zone and dive into shift-right testing, IoT development and other emerging skill and coverage areas for software developers and testers. Continue Reading
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Recommended QA conferences for software testers of all stripes
Testing, QA and development conferences host a breadth of experts and helpful peers. From one-day vendor events to weeklong national shows, there's an option to fit your needs. Continue Reading
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Words to go: QA testing methodologies
Do bottom-up and top-down testing throw you for a loop? In the dark about the difference between black box and functional testing? Print out this handy cheat sheet of testing terms. Continue Reading
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What are the top software testing methods?
I'm a beginner in need of some advice to choose a software testing methodology. What testing strategies do you consider successful? Can you share your perspective on the most common testing types and explain the differences between them? Continue Reading
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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
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Here's everything you need to know about testing blockchain
A blockchain is an encrypted list of records anyone can add to. But should you be worried about testing blockchain? Expert Gerie Owen explains what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Combat algorithm bias with these software test pointers
As AI penetrates all kinds of software, it's imperative that testers devise a plan to verify predictive results. Put QA professionals on task to root out AI bias. Continue Reading
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Enterprise value streams' role in a software delivery model
Do software delivery teams overstress speed and discount value? Mik Kersten, CEO of Tasktop, which produces value stream tools, shares his thoughts in this Test and Release episode. Continue Reading
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10 skills of highly effective software testers
While test automation has gained traction in recent years, a QA professional is still a better fit than robotic tools for many cases -- but only if the tester has these 10 skills. Continue Reading
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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
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Checklist for mobile app testing: 12 gaps to look out for
Emulators and automation tools are useful, but don't rely on them solely. Use this checklist for mobile app testing to ensure that software has no critical flaws. Continue Reading
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Don't fear chaos engineering if you are a DevOps tester
DevOps teams use chaos engineering, but at what cost? Learn how this testing method secures applications in ways that traditional testing can't. Continue Reading