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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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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 ...
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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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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.
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Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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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continuous delivery (CD)
Continuous delivery (CD) is a software release approach in which development teams produce and test code in short cycles, usually with a high degree of automation. 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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When artificial intelligence and human resources intersect
AI is taking aim at the very people-oriented human resources profession. Expert Brandon Wirtz gives his take on why that's happening now and what it will mean for us all. 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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Improving testing architecture when moving to microservices
Gamesys, the developer and operator of many online games, rethought its approach to testing during the move from a monolith. A pyramid made software tests more manageable. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Software Testing and QA Fundamentals Issues
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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
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Is a software test schedule at the development team's mercy?
Does the development team determine the software test schedule? Find out why working with DevOps can alleviate some time and test constraints. Continue Reading