SoftwareTestPro.com Six Sigma Feed

A New Book: A New Perspective…

rhand@softwaretestpro.com — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0600

Over the past year as the Director of Membership & Publications, I have had the opportunity to talk with and work with some great individuals. As authors have submitted content for the STP magazine, newsletters, Local Interest Chapter and conference presentations, my understanding of testing and quality has continued to expand as a result of all of this great material.

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.

Six Sigma Control in Software Development

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:17:00 -0600

In our series of articles, we have discussed the relevance of the Six Sigma approach to software development. We have taken close looks at Define, Measure, Analyze, and Improve. Now is the time to examine the Control phase.

Letter from the Editor

rhand@softwaretestpro.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600

“We are creating THE association which will bring passionate people together to influence the industry’s future.” Rich Hand

Implementing six sigma: improvement in Software development

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600

We can improve software development in two primary ways: we can improve the software itself (and, possibly, the testing) or we can improve the development process. We have already covered the preceding three Six Sigma Phases (Define, Measure, and Analyze) in previous articles. Now we take what we have learned and use that information to improve our software development.

Join a Forum

rhand@softwaretestpro.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Join other influential software test and quality assurance professionals that meet face-to-face at two three day meetings and the annual conference to network, exchange ideas and share information.

Six Sigma, Part III: Analyze This!

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 -0600

In the third part of our five-part Six Sigma series, we discuss ways to address software problems using Six Sigma analysis techniques.

Six Sigma, Part II: Time to Measure

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0700

How to apply Six Sigma measurement methods to software testing and performance.

Tracking Quality Variations With Six Sigma Methods

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

Six Sigma methods are designed to spot tiny variations in quality before they get big. The techniques also apply to software quality. Here’s how

On Business Maturity

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:52:00 -0600

I just posted this to a private discussion list, and thought it was worth repeating here:Chris McMahon wrote:>For every company whose expensive Six Sigma project yields>them no benefit at all, there is another company with no>recognized quality process at all that succeeds wildly.

History of Ideas in Software Testing

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:43:00 -0600

Yesterday I started reading Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams by Crispin and Gregory.

For Performance And for Life

224@stpcollab.com — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0600

Looking forward to STPCon and beyond.

And now, for something completely different

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 02:00:00 -0600

An April Fool's joke I've been mulling that I turned serious at the end .

Let’s Rob Peter To Pay Paul

275@stpcollab.com — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0700

Shoring up system verification: Let’s rob Peter to pay Paul.

Shark Jumpin' - II

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:45:00 -0700

Ben Edwards commented yesterday that in TV Shows, the characters age and the writers need to introduce new characters or plotlines to keep things interesting.

Thorough Training Breeds Success In Global Test Teams

301@stpcollab.com — Mon, 01 May 2006 07:00:00 -0600

Effectively training your offshore team can increase productivity, but special consideration needs to be given in certain areas.

Managing Multiple QC Concerns

184@stpcollab.com — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 08:00:00 -0700

Quality must be built into every aspect of a system’s life cycle, from concept to legacy. Here’s how you can juggle the requirements.

The Case For Dysfunctional Testing

240@stpcollab.com — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 08:00:00 -0700

You testers, QA specialists, performance jockeys, you poor ISO 9001 efficiency experts—you’ve got it wrong. All wrong.