http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4890/Software-Quality-Optimization---White-Paper/Test-and-QA-Performance-Quality-Assurance-Process-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4890/Software-Quality-Optimization---White-Paper/Test-and-QA-Performance-Quality-Assurance-Process-Softwarerbaucom@redwoodcollaborative.comTest and QAPerformanceQuality AssuranceProcessSoftwareBalancing business transformation and risk.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5546/Daring-Greatly/Testing-Software-Conference-Presentationshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5546/Daring-Greatly/Testing-Software-Conference-Presentationsmatt.heusser@gmail.comTestingSoftwareConference PresentationsWhere Matt talks about an idea he had for a testing conference, and how it is turning outMon, 21 May 2012 19:22:48 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5533/Real-Options/Software-Testing-Agilehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5533/Real-Options/Software-Testing-Agilematt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingAgileWhere Matt talks about holding options, instead of exercising them earlyTue, 08 May 2012 10:43:27 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5519/Quality-Matters/Software-Test-and-QA-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5519/Quality-Matters/Software-Test-and-QA-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QATestingWhere Matt Heusser talks about how, sometimes, well ... quality matters.Tue, 01 May 2012 11:10:47 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5516/The-Most-Happiest-Job--In-the-World/Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5516/The-Most-Happiest-Job--In-the-World/Software-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingWhere Matt talks about software testingTue, 24 Apr 2012 21:33:24 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5505/Ways-Testers-Add-Value/Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5505/Ways-Testers-Add-Value/Software-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingWhere Matt shares a last few parting thoughts about test is dead. (At least, WE sure hope so.)Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:10:32 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5501/More-on-the-STPCon-CFP/Software-Conference-Presentationshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5501/More-on-the-STPCon-CFP/Software-Conference-Presentationsmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareConference PresentationsWhere Matt writes about how yet another chance to be awesome.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:23:14 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5130/We-Need-You!!!!/STQA-Magazine-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5130/We-Need-You!!!!/STQA-Magazine-Softwarejrovansek@redwoodco.comST&QA MagazineSoftwareWe are looking for quality articles that will be published in the ST&QA magazine for the remainder of the year!Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:30:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5119/Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Fall-2012/Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5119/Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Fall-2012/Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Softwarejrovansek@redwoodco.comSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceSoftwareOctober 15-18, 2012, MiamiWed, 04 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5488/Your-Time-to-Shine----II/Software-Testing-Conference-Presentations-How-To-STP-Community-Newshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5488/Your-Time-to-Shine----II/Software-Testing-Conference-Presentations-How-To-STP-Community-Newsmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingConference PresentationsHow ToSTP Community NewsWhere Matt talks about the hands-on sessions at STPCon Fall 2012 -- and how you can play a part!Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:23:33 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5485/Your-Very-Own-Eric-Jacobson/Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5485/Your-Very-Own-Eric-Jacobson/Software-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingWhere Matt talks about his experience at STPCon from the show floor.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:36:57 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5455/Centralized-Performance-Testing---Part-II/Software-Testing-Performance-Management-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5455/Centralized-Performance-Testing---Part-II/Software-Testing-Performance-Management-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencesmoore@northwaysolutions.comSoftwareTestingPerformanceManagementSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceA center of excellence always starts with the right resources, not just a lot of headcount. A performance COE starts with engineers who are passionate about performance and have a solid reputation for using best of breed processes. A solid methodology is customized within the organization depending on their needs. There is an incubation period where this new department (or set of resources) must prove out their value. The team should focus on the projects that are in need of saving, or "key wins".Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5454/Your-Time-to-Shine/Software-Test-and-QA-Development-Editorial-Metricshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5454/Your-Time-to-Shine/Software-Test-and-QA-Development-Editorial-Metricsmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QADevelopmentEditorialMetricsWhere Matt tells you one thing you can contribute to make it to the big time -- right now.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:08:14 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5447/The-Agile-PMO-or-like-you-know--whatever/Software-Editorialhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5447/The-Agile-PMO-or-like-you-know--whatever/Software-Editorialmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareEditorialWhere Matt spends a few moments thinking about what an "Agile PMO" might look likeMon, 27 Feb 2012 20:31:40 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5434/Are-we-on-the-right-track/Software-Test-and-QA-Testing-Automation-Quality-Assurancehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5434/Are-we-on-the-right-track/Software-Test-and-QA-Testing-Automation-Quality-Assurancematt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QATestingAutomationQuality AssuranceWhere Matt asks some tough questions ... and has a few answers.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:12:31 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5430/Red-flags-of-%22Agile%22-(Notice-the-quotes!)/Software-Test-and-QA-Testing-Agilehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5430/Red-flags-of-%22Agile%22-(Notice-the-quotes!)/Software-Test-and-QA-Testing-Agilematt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QATestingAgileWhere Matt shares his two cents on the most obvious ways that "Agile" projects can go wrong ... and asks for yours.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:42:34 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5429/Software-Security-Testing-%e2%80%93-Are-You-Committed/Software-Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Testing-Securityhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5429/Software-Security-Testing-%e2%80%93-Are-You-Committed/Software-Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Testing-Securitydan.alloun@intel.comSoftwareSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceTestingSecurityLooking at our products, they're filled with assets to protect; it could be sensitive data, Intellectual Property or critical functionality. Without doubt some mechanisms are already in place to protect them, but how much do you invest in testing the robustness of these mechanisms? Do you know how to evaluate the risk of having any of them unintentionally exposed? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5427/Something-I-did-not-expect/Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5427/Something-I-did-not-expect/Softwarematt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareWhere Matt talks about one more way the world is changing ... from the customer side.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:08:19 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5425/And-now-a-novel-for-us!/Software-Testing-Editorialhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5425/And-now-a-novel-for-us!/Software-Testing-Editorialmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingEditorialWhere Matt tells you all about "John Donnelly's Gold", a great little novel by a member of our community.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:36:08 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5406/BDD---Behavior-Driven-Development/Software-Developmenthttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5406/BDD---Behavior-Driven-Development/Software-Developmentpatriciacoronel@gmail.comSoftwareDevelopmentBehavior Driven Development is an Agile software development technique focused on improving a key factor in the successful development of any software product: Communication.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5407/%e2%80%9cTesting-as-a-Service%e2%80%9d-a-New-Way-of-Thinking/Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5407/%e2%80%9cTesting-as-a-Service%e2%80%9d-a-New-Way-of-Thinking/Software-Testinganand.deb@optimusinfo.comSoftwareTestingJust as the word “Google”, which started as a noun and has now transformed into a verb, “as-a-service” has followed the same fate. I’m not sure who coined the word ‘software-as-a-service”, but Salesforce.com has certainly capitalized on it and packaged it as a concept, an idea, a way of thinking and most importantly they have successfully monetized it. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5386/Maybe-it-is-like-building-houses/Software-Test-and-QA-Development-Editorial-Process-Strategy-Teams-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5386/Maybe-it-is-like-building-houses/Software-Test-and-QA-Development-Editorial-Process-Strategy-Teams-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QADevelopmentEditorialProcessStrategyTeamsTestingWhere Matt points out that the folks claiming that software dev is like building houses not only don't understand software development ... they probably don't understand building houses, either.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:42:57 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5385/Two-Christmas-Presents/Software-Test-and-QA-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5385/Two-Christmas-Presents/Software-Test-and-QA-Testingmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QATestingWhere Matt wishes a happy (late) Christmas to the readers and offers a small prize. Hey, it beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:53:31 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5383/One-for-the-Programmers/Software-Test-and-QA-Testing-Automationhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5383/One-for-the-Programmers/Software-Test-and-QA-Testing-Automationmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QATestingAutomationWhere Matt writes a blog post for coders about, well ... code.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:15:32 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5372/The-Biggest-Surprise-in-the-Book/Software-Testing-Test-and-QAhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5372/The-Biggest-Surprise-in-the-Book/Software-Testing-Test-and-QAmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingTest and QAWhere Matt talks about his biggest surprise in writing "How to Reduce the Cost of Software Testing. It is ... surprising.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:03:09 -0700