Software development team structure and skills

IT organizations can adapt software development team structure and skills to suit business needs or individual strengths. Learn more about DevOps and Agile team structure, how to divvy up responsibilities, silos versus cross-functional teams, and upskilling workers -- all to boost dev productivity.

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Software security testing and software stress testing basics

In this excerpt from Ric Messier's book, learn why software security testing and stress testing are critical components of an enterprise infosec program. Continue Reading
How user story mapping aids requirements gathering in Agile

Agile requirements are dynamic, not static. Collaborate on user story maps to make sense of frequently evolving customer needs, and put a Scrum Master at the center of it all. Continue Reading
5 vital QA skills for software testers

As testing extends throughout the SDLC, QA engineers do much more than execute a quick functionality check. Pick up these skills to ensure an effective, team-wide approach to quality. Continue Reading

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3 reasons testers need a QA manager in Agile

Agile teams without a QA manager prioritize developers' perspectives -- even to the software's detriment. Here are three ways in which a QA manager offers value to Agile teams, and how they support testers. Continue Reading
Organize your team with an Agile scaling frameworks comparison

It's not easy to get Agile right, let alone replicate an individual team's success. For enterprises looking for a wide-scale transition, an Agile scaling framework might do the trick. Continue Reading
5 software testing books QA professionals should dig into

There's no cookie-cutter crash course on software testing. However, these five books can get beginners on the right path to better quality software. Continue Reading

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Use TODO comments for secure software, development to production

Security is often considered a software development burden, despite its importance. Learn app developer tricks to ensure security controls make it from development to production. Continue Reading
Security testing web applications and systems in the modern enterprise

Security testing web apps with little budget and poor documentation is difficult. Ric Messier discusses building a security testing lab in the DevSecOps, cloud and automation age. Continue Reading
Why it's time to take IT burnout seriously

Disengaged or apathetic employees are a sign of weak culture -- not weak people. In this podcast, Dr. Christina Maslach shares what IT job burnout looks like and how to address it. Continue Reading

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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
How to meet QA responsibilities during a software tester shortage

An organization facing a dire shortage of QA engineers can't just dump these tasks on developers. Here's how to keep up software quality with limited QA resources. 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