http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5787/STP-Question-Series---Question-1/STP-Community-News-Black-Boxhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5787/STP-Question-Series---Question-1/STP-Community-News-Black-Boxrhand@softwaretestpro.comSTP Community NewsBlack BoxIt is 2013 and time to try a few new things to shake it up! Many of us have come back from the holiday with a renewed spirit to make a difference, make a change, make a mark, and make it up! (Just checking to make sure you are still with me).Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5646/The-Gap/Testing-Software-Acceptance-Automation-Black-Boxhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5646/The-Gap/Testing-Software-Acceptance-Automation-Black-Boxmatt.heusser@gmail.comTestingSoftwareAcceptanceAutomationBlack BoxWhere Matt talks about the Gap between automated checks at the browser level and what human beings actually doTue, 28 Aug 2012 14:24:41 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5642/When-should-a-test-run-unattended-V/Testing-Software-Automation-Acceptance-Black-Boxhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5642/When-should-a-test-run-unattended-V/Testing-Software-Automation-Acceptance-Black-Boxmatt.heusser@gmail.comTestingSoftwareAutomationAcceptanceBlack BoxWhere Matt talks about a serious problem with the term 'test automation'Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:51:58 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5237/TWiST-58---with-Brett-Leonard/Automation-Test-and-QA-Software-Testing-Training-Black-Box-Load-podcasthttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5237/TWiST-58---with-Brett-Leonard/Automation-Test-and-QA-Software-Testing-Training-Black-Box-Load-podcastMatt Heussermatt.heusser@gmail.comMichael Larsenlarsenmsk@gmail.comAutomationTest and QASoftwareTestingTrainingBlack BoxLoadpodcastWhere Matt Heusser talks with iSqFt.com (that's i Square Foot) test manager Brett Leonard and compares social construction and financial services... wait, what? Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5174/The-Challenges-of-the-Lone-Tester-Learn-to-Thrive/Testing-Quality-Assurance-Agile-Development-Black-Box-Software-Toolshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5174/The-Challenges-of-the-Lone-Tester-Learn-to-Thrive/Testing-Quality-Assurance-Agile-Development-Black-Box-Software-Toolslarsenmsk@gmail.comTestingQuality AssuranceAgileDevelopmentBlack BoxSoftwareToolsMany conference presentations and articles in industry magazines discuss how to improve communication and methodologies for test teams, or how to be an effective test team manager.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5083/Building-Your-Testing-Reputation/Testing-Development-Black-Box-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5083/Building-Your-Testing-Reputation/Testing-Development-Black-Box-Softwaremichael@developsense.comTestingDevelopmentBlack BoxSoftware“ You need someone in the organization that can mentor your career goals and believes that you are a good fit for promotion. It helps if that someone is your boss with a direct line to the CEO .”Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:38:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5048/A-pointer-to-TWiST-27---and-a-bonus/Interviews-Software-Testing-Black-Box-podcasthttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5048/A-pointer-to-TWiST-27---and-a-bonus/Interviews-Software-Testing-Black-Box-podcastmatt.heusser@gmail.comInterviewsSoftwareTestingBlack BoxpodcastThis week Matt Heusser interviews 'doc' Cem KanerFri, 07 Jan 2011 11:47:38 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5010/Give-Yourself-the-Gift-of-Time-by-Developing-Your-Resources/Testing-Performance-Management-Development-Black-Box-Process-Software-White-Box-Toolshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5010/Give-Yourself-the-Gift-of-Time-by-Developing-Your-Resources/Testing-Performance-Management-Development-Black-Box-Process-Software-White-Box-Toolsbjletts@gmail.comTestingPerformanceManagementDevelopmentBlack BoxProcessSoftwareWhite BoxToolsTest managers in this fast-paced world have an ever increasing demand on their time and higher expectations of delivering a quality software product. We are all pressed for time and you can never recapture wasted time. So, how do you give yourself more time? One of the most effective means is to develop your team’s software testing skills.Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:12:13 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4901/Ways-to-Improve-Your-Software-Testing-Skills/Test-and-QA-Conference-Presentations-Development-How-To-Training-Agile-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4901/Ways-to-Improve-Your-Software-Testing-Skills/Test-and-QA-Conference-Presentations-Development-How-To-Training-Agile-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencesdelesie@gmail.comTest and QAConference PresentationsDevelopmentHow ToTrainingAgileBlack BoxSoftwareTestingSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceOngoing self-discovery and learning have been critical in my own skills growth, and in managing test departments. Even after mastering a technique or achieving a desired outcome, my experiences have shown there is always a better way to do something. Learning new skills is critical for being able to discover those improvements.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:11:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4894/Configuration-Testing-Tip/Testing-Automation-Development-Teams-Management-Services-Metrics-Black-Box-Open-Source-Process-Quality-Assurance-Software-Strategy-Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Requirements-http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4894/Configuration-Testing-Tip/Testing-Automation-Development-Teams-Management-Services-Metrics-Black-Box-Open-Source-Process-Quality-Assurance-Software-Strategy-Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Requirements-vladimir100@hotmail.comTestingAutomationDevelopmentTeamsManagementServicesMetricsBlack BoxOpen SourceProcessQuality AssuranceSoftwareStrategySoftware Test Professionals ConferenceRequirementsWebIn my recent paper published in the July/August issue of the ST&QA magazine, I gave tips on improving test coverage Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:24:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3024/STP-Collaborative-Launches-Professional-Development-Division/Membership-STP-Community-News-Agile-Performance-Development-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Traininghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3024/STP-Collaborative-Launches-Professional-Development-Division/Membership-STP-Community-News-Agile-Performance-Development-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Traininge955b83ee7a9659@stpcollab.comMembershipSTP Community NewsAgilePerformanceDevelopmentBlack BoxSoftwareTestingTrainingSTP Collaborative is pleased to announce the formation of its STP Professional Development division and to introduce Abbie Caracostas, director of training and professional development.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3034/STP-Collaborative-Launches-Professional-Development-Division/Membership-Agile-Performance-Development-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Traininghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3034/STP-Collaborative-Launches-Professional-Development-Division/Membership-Agile-Performance-Development-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Traininge955b83ee7a9659@stpcollab.comMembershipAgilePerformanceDevelopmentBlack BoxSoftwareTestingTraining“Our courses include hands-on exercises and real-world examples that testers can immediately implement in their own testing organizations,” she adds. “Our training events also off er test and QA professionals a valuable opportunity to network and share their challenges and solutions, ideas and knowledge.”Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2741/We%e2%80%99re-All-Part-of-the-Story/Test-and-QA-Agile-Automation-Technology-Certification-Black-Box-Cloud-Software-Testing-Unit-Webhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2741/We%e2%80%99re-All-Part-of-the-Story/Test-and-QA-Agile-Automation-Technology-Certification-Black-Box-Cloud-Software-Testing-Unit-Webdavid@strom.comTest and QAAgileAutomationTechnologyCertificationBlack BoxCloudSoftwareTestingUnitWebThe test industry has no shortage of characters, nor accompanying points of view about how to test, train, and advance careers. The industry’s notables weigh in on the state of software testing.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2646/Break-the-Black-Box-Barrier!/Future-Test-Black-Box-Testing-Researchhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2646/Break-the-Black-Box-Barrier!/Future-Test-Black-Box-Testing-Researchbj.rollison@microsoft.comFuture TestBlack BoxTestingResearchA trainer of Microsoft testers breaks out of the black box.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4448/Testers-Taking-Too-Long/Video-Agile-Development-Black-Box-Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4448/Testers-Taking-Too-Long/Video-Agile-Development-Black-Box-Software-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comVideoAgileDevelopmentBlack BoxSoftwareTestingWe had a question on the Michigan Agile Enthusist's list - the team was doing Scrum, four devs and a tester, and the testing was taking too long.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:17:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2782/Aligning-Testing-With-Its-Context/Test-and-QA-Automation-Metrics-Performance-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Requirements-Training-Webhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2782/Aligning-Testing-With-Its-Context/Test-and-QA-Automation-Metrics-Performance-Black-Box-Software-Testing-Requirements-Training-WebAdam White177@stpcollab.comSteve Rabin109@stpcollab.comTest and QAAutomationMetricsPerformanceBlack BoxSoftwareTestingRequirementsTrainingWebAs testers, we manage confidence, report on risk—and ask questions to create tests that resonate with context.Fri, 01 Dec 2006 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4196/Unit-Testing-Frameworks/Black-Box-Software-Testing-Unithttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4196/Unit-Testing-Frameworks/Black-Box-Software-Testing-Unitmatt.heusser@gmail.comBlack BoxSoftwareTestingUnitI just posted this to the BBST (Black Box Software Testing) course discussion list; I thought it might be worth repeating here:If you aren't excited about the nUnit test automation frameworks, Test::Tutorial is an excellent alternative, if Perl-centric:http://www.Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:51:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4187/2007---Potential-Tutorials/Agile-Management-Automation-Development-Acceptance-Black-Box-How-To-Integration-Leadership-Regression-Software-Testing-Requirements-Careerhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4187/2007---Potential-Tutorials/Agile-Management-Automation-Development-Acceptance-Black-Box-How-To-Integration-Leadership-Regression-Software-Testing-Requirements-Careermatt.heusser@gmail.comAgileManagementAutomationDevelopmentAcceptanceBlack BoxHow ToIntegrationLeadershipRegressionSoftwareTestingRequirementsCareerI also have a ideas that could turn into half-to-multi day tutorials.Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:23:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4177/Feedback-again/Black-Box-Software-Testing-Unithttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4177/Feedback-again/Black-Box-Software-Testing-Unitmatt.heusser@gmail.comBlack BoxSoftwareTestingUnitDue to issues with blogger I had to repost this.Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:40:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2877/Taming-The-Security-Beast/Security-Black-Box-Functional-White-Box-Exploratory-Software-Testing-User-Webhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2877/Taming-The-Security-Beast/Security-Black-Box-Functional-White-Box-Exploratory-Software-Testing-User-Webjulianharty@gmail.comSecurityBlack BoxFunctionalWhite BoxExploratorySoftwareTestingUserWebGrab a whip and chair; it’s a jungle out there. Hackers, crackers, script kiddies-they’re all just waiting for you to slip up.Thu, 01 Sep 2005 07:00:00 -0600