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November 03, 2010
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Nov'10
Glitch author seeks mandated software quality controls
In Part 2 of this SSQ interview with Glitch author Jeff Papows, we learn more about Papows' proposal for an IT Governance Manifesto which would mandate higher standards of quality for life-threatening software. Papows warns of the dangers of not ...
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November 01, 2010
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Nov'10
Rise in hidden software glitches caused by programmer retirements
Undiscovered software glitches in complex systems are common, and one of the primary drivers is the loss of mainframe knowledge of a retiring workforce. Software glitches are lurking in many large systems, particularly mainframe systems, and the ...
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October 18, 2010
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Oct'10
Agile, virtualization help with long-standing challenges
Results of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's recent reader survey find interest in agile on the rise, and same three areas of ALM that are most essential: requirements management, bug tracking and project management. Integration testing and regression ...
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August 28, 2009
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Aug'09
VMLogix LabManager adds support for vSphere 4, Hyper-V R2
VMLogix, a virtual lab management software now supports VMware vSphere 4 for virtual infrastructure along with Microsoft Hyper-V R2 for shared storage. These new additions cooperate with VMLogix's new network policy and revised configuration.
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black box (black box testing)
Black box testing assesses a system solely from the outside, without the operator or tester knowing what is happening within the system to generate responses to test actions. Continue Reading
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cross-site scripting (XSS)
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of injection security attack in which an attacker injects data, such as a malicious script, into content from otherwise trusted websites. Continue Reading
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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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rapid application development (RAD)
Rapid application development (RAD) is a model based on the concept that higher-quality products can be developed faster through more expedient processes, such as early prototyping, reusing software components and less formality in team ... Continue Reading
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OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a not-for-profit group that helps organizations develop, purchase, and maintain software applications that can be trusted. Continue Reading
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application security
Application security is the use of software, hardware, and procedural methods to protect applications from external threats. Once an afterthought in software design, security is becoming an increasingly important concern during development as ... Continue Reading
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Choosing the right defect tracking system for your organization
Does your software organization need a purpose-built defect tracking system but you don't know where to turn? Expert John Overbaugh explains what criteria should determine the proper defect tracking tool selection for your organization. Continue Reading
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Seven quick tips for better performance requirements
An expert tester explains seven useful tips for determining appropriate performance requirements that can be tested throughout the development cycle. Knowing the right conversations to have with stakeholders and project team members will lead to ... Continue Reading
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How to set goals and manage software projects and teams
As a project manager developing software, how do you set goals, how do you assess problems and instruct your team to solve them? Learn how industry leaders have found success ways to address managerial and application pitfalls. Continue Reading
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Scaling Agile software development: Challenges and solutions
Software consultant Nari Kannan describes how agile practices and work can be scaled appropriately for success in large organizations. Using lean thinking, reduction of waste, and appropriately organizing work and people, agile can be successfully ... Continue Reading
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How important are SQL skills for a tester?
Karen Johnson explains the situations in which SQL skills are important for a software tester as well as times when the expertise is not required. Continue Reading
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Professional development for software testers
Karen Johnson suggests a variety of ways that testers can gain additional skills and experience, including social networking and open source testing. Continue Reading