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A Discussion About Bug Regression

malam@fugro-jason.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600

This article discusses the importance of bug regression in context with different test cycles and its outcome within the span of a project. The concept of bug regression is nothing new, but the practice is not very common.

Ask the Tester

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Known locally as a sort of ‘dynamic duo’, Pete and Kristin are the Test Lead and Director of Software QA for ISD Corporation, a Zeeland, Michigan based firm that develops and delivers electronic payment software solutions for retailers.

How Not To Automate

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:52:00 -0700

Every day testers are required to test more and deliver better quality in less time. Automation is generally the chosen approach to get more done in less time.

Title TELESIS, LLC AUTOMATES SOFTWARE TESTING IN AGILE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

jrovansek@redwoodco.com — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:25:50 -0600

EAST HARTFORD, CT and PAWTUCKET, RI –Telesis, LLC, a software automation testing company to the insurance industry, announced that it has successfully completed the software test automation for Narragansett Bay Insurance Company, which took place in an agile development environment.

Customers get quality-centric VIP treatment

kmackinder@origsoft.com — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:25:37 -0600

Vermont Information Processing (VIP) has been providing business solutions to beverage wholesalers since 1972. The company develops software solutions that handle every aspect of the beverage distributorship, streamlining warehouse efficiency, cutting costs, managing inventories and forecasting sales. Market consolidation forced a period of accelerated development upon the company and it was the QA team that really felt the crunch. Customers became wary about upgrading. Now, with a much more robust approach to software quality an the introduction of new tools from Original Software, VIP has completely turned around its QA process and overcome its customers’ cautious attitudes. The company has now transformed into a software testing centre of excellence with happy customers who are keen to upgrade to new releases.

Breaking News!

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:22:53 -0600

Three days left to the get super-early bird rate for STPCon. Matt gives you the real skinny on the conference.

Bonus Thursday

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:55:48 -0600

A new magazine, a podcast, and more to come.

Web Test Strategy

joverbaugh@medicity.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0600

Many organizations struggle with forming an effective web test strategy. Today’s interconnected world means software testing needs to move far beyond simple requirements validation, to include negative tests, performance and scalability tests, as well as a strong automation strategy. In this article, I will provide lessons I have learned over several years of testing at www.lds.org, www.expedia.com, and www.livemeeting.com. These lessons are the foundation for my strategy, no matter the web application I am testing.

Writing Programs to Test Programs

Lhayes@worksoft.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:18:59 -0600

.If your current testing is more exploratory than declaratory, you are going to dig yourself a deeper hole by trying to turn it into software. Discover the difference between automating the execution of a test and trying to automate the tester.

If a person is stranded on the side of the road, what is the likelihood the person that pulls over to help is a tester?

rhand@softwaretestpro.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Do Testers and Quality Pros care more than the average person?

Security Tools Must Support An Existing Process Not Define a New One

dkosorok@ldschurch.org — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:04:44 -0600

Trying to introduce Security Testing into your software process can be tricky, just like teaching an old dog new tricks. A good first step would be to introduce a great security tool into an existing process. For example, introduce static source code analysis by adding it to the end of your automated build process. The initial ramp up cost is low, the change in process churn is low, but the value can be very high.

Automation Works When You Do

Lhayes@worksoft.com — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Why is the majority of testing still performed manually? True, many tools are too hard to use and maintain, but is that the only reason? Read on to find out what it really takes to make automation successful.

Automated Isn't Automatic

Lhayes@worksoft.com — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

No matter how hard you try, you can't avoid the most important and challenging step in the software testing process--the first one. That is, the gathering and defining of requirements that will be tested. That step requires intelligence and skill that no automated testing tool can provide. Read on to find out what can - and can't - be automated.

Risk-Based Testing: A Visual Approach

d8e29ed628c3bf0@stpcollab.com — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 -0600

The winner of the Logica Triple Star Award for Innovation at EuroSTAR 2009 shares highlights of his showstopping presentation on RBT. “RBT is geared toward developing an objective technique to prioritize the testing effort, with a view to reducing the overall testing effort, while minimizing any increase in risk exposure to the organization.”

Beautiful Testing Satisfies Stakeholders

rex_black@rbcs-us.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700

This article, contributed by STP guest editor Rex Black, is reprinted from “Beautiful Testing: Leading Professionals Reveal How They Improve Software”_ (O’Reilly, October 2009). The book, edited by Tim Riley and Adam Goucher, is a compilation of essays from 27 world-renowned testing and development experts based on their experiences in the field (all author royalties from sales of the book go to the Nothing But Nets anti-malaria campaign). Here, Black shares his insights into design and implementation of tests that pay off for stakeholders, both immediately and long-term.

Agile Projects: 6 Ways to Avoid the ‘Mini-Waterfall’

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0700

Don’t let one iteration cascade into the next. Follow these suggestions to streamline your testing.

Performing the Software

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Is software development and testing a performance art? And if it were, how might the lingo cross over?

The Four Pillars of Testing in an Agile Environment

rwalsh@excalibur-solutions.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0600

What’s most important when implementing agile testing in our organization? Learn from a self-made vertical solution provider who brought agile methods to his own company.

Automation: Device Testing, Less Vexing

224@stpcollab.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Mobile development is among the most complex and demanding disciplines. With the constantly changing devices and device platforms, testers too are continuously challenged to keep up with the one-upmanship of device makers and users…

Fighting Fire with Fuzzing

190@stpcollab.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Fuzz testing turns the tables on those that would do harm. Learn about this negative testing technique that takes penetration to a whole new level.

Cultivate Your Crop For High-Performance From The Ground Up

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700

To grow the best-performing Web applications, you must nurture them from the start and throughout the SDLC.

Construct A Data Framework For Seamless Testing

vladimir100@hotmail.com — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0600

Here’s a test harness that your team can build that will simplify manipulation and maintenance of your test data.

Cover Yourself In Java

306@stpcollab.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0600

What does 100% coverage really mean? To effectively assess your code and your test suite, dig into coverage criteria and the different levels of trust they should inspire.

Hire and Keep A Great Test Team

249@stpcollab.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 -0600

Strong, well-rounded test teams boast a healthy number of software engineers. But how do you lure these valuable players to your group—and when you’ve got them, how do you keep them there?

What’s Keeping Your App From Falling Apart

228@stpcollab.com — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Don’t wait until the end stages to discover that your application’s architecture doesn’t scale well. Test early and often to keep your Web apps from falling apart.