tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:51:16 +0000It was my long time dream to create "My Own Blog". And here I am. I will try to post all sorts of topics in this blog. But majority of them will be related to Software Quality and Software Testing. So Friends Relax and Enjoy, while you are in Bug Free Zone!!!http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)Blogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-5148439356588365894Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:27:00 +00002007-04-22T12:00:52.285+05:30From: Syscon MediaEmpirix has announced today the availability of QAZone, a new online community that allows Web QA professionals to collaborate, communicate and address cutting-edge application quality issues. Visitors can get tips on methodologies, access test code samples and monitoring profiles, and obtain extensions to Empirix’s Web products, all while sharing their knowledge with others in http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/04/empirix-launches-qazone-for-qa-and-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-7179843421785073195Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:47:00 +00002007-02-03T20:19:37.653+05:30Adam Leventhal tackles the importance of testing:It’s amazing how lousy software is. That we as a society have come to accept buggy software as an inevitability is either a testament to our collective tolerance, or—much more likely—the near ubiquity of crappy software. So we are guilty of accepting low standards for software, but the smaller we of software writers are guilty of setting those low http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/02/testing-is-everything.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-1495415967260257427Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:30:00 +00002007-01-17T14:03:06.063+05:30From: SoftwareProjects.org Software testing is probably the most complex task in the software development cycle. It often takes longer to test the software than it does to write the code. The problems discovered during the software testing phase add more time onto the coding phase, resulting in further delays in the product’s release, and so this vicious cycle goes. It’s nearly impossible to http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/software-testing-why-is-it-so-difficult.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-8201225972345589288Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:14:00 +00002007-01-16T20:45:51.899+05:30This educational video clarifies the difference between various types of software testing, including black box testing, glass box testing, acceptance testing, unit testing, system testing, integration testing and other types of software testing. Watch the Black Box Testing video.http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/black-box-testing-video-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116893666278965701Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:35:00 +00002007-01-16T14:07:43.050+05:30On a dark and foggy night, a small figure lay huddled on the railway tracks leading to the Chennai station. At once I was held back to see someone in that position during midnight with no one around. With curiosity taking the front seat, I went near the body and tried to investigate it. There was blood all over the body which was lying face down. It seemed that a ruthless blow by the last train http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/story-of-software-tester.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116859135890018233Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:36:00 +00002007-01-12T14:12:39.416+05:30Unbelievable! But 100% TRUE. I myself is a big fan of Google. Infact, my dream is to work as a Software Tester in Google. But today I was shocked (or rather delighted !) to see this bug in Google Suggest. I have already blogged about in my other blog. You can read it here . Bug in Google Suggest . I am proud to be able to catch a bug in Google, the great ! Please revert back with your opinions.http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/i-have-found-this-bug-in-google.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116850869437530284Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:42:00 +00002007-01-11T15:15:08.246+05:30According to a recent survey, it may not get better until attitudes change—from the top down. The Cutter Consortium, an Arlington, Mass.-based IT consulting and advisory service, recently surveyed more than 150 software development organizations across several industries (computer software, financial services, education and more) and found that 38 percent of developers said their companies do nothttp://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/why-software-quality-stinks-is-it-due.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116808505136832945Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:02:00 +00002007-01-06T17:34:11.553+05:30As a Software Test Engineer, when I’m hired to test an application under development, I am aware of the looming testing tsunami. Unfortunately, many organizations are not aware of this phenomenon, so they don’t plan for it, which puts their projects at risk.What is the testing tsunami? A tsunami is a tidal wave. The testing tsunami is the tidal wave of testing work that occurs at the end of http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/how-to-survive-testing-tsunami-testers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116808230211393202Sat, 06 Jan 2007 11:13:00 +00002007-01-06T16:48:22.616+05:30I am a regular reader of Pradeep Soundararajan's Blog. Today I was reading his older posts and I was surprised (or rather shocked) to see my own name in his post Indian testing community - start blogging! !!!I am quoting few lines from his blogpost. I hope Pradeep doesn’t mind that :)....Why testers who tried aping Tester Tested unable to continue? ( could be one of the following...)1. They http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/tested-by-tester-tested.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116790769279014563Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:18:00 +00002007-01-04T16:18:13.736+05:30How many times have u heard this question being asked in your work place? You might have heard this in an interview, in a meeting, from your manager, from your client or may be from your colleagues… While the question remains more or less the same, the answer differs. I have heard a variety of answers to this single question. Sometimes funny and sometimes rather pathetic. Some interesting answershttp://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/what-do-you-do-to-deliver-high-quality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116782832256294961Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:43:00 +00002007-01-03T18:15:23.033+05:30Technical Reviews:Technical reviews include all the kinds of reviews that are used to detect defects in requirements, design, code, test cases, and other work products. Reviews vary in level of formality and effectiveness, and they play a more critical role in maximizing development speed than testing does. The least formal and most common kind of review is the walkthrough, which is any meeting http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/role-of-technical-reviews-in-software.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116773191656567663Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:57:00 +00002007-01-02T15:28:36.746+05:30From: Dr Dobbs PortalAn article about different approaches to testing on agile development projects. The philosophy outlined is:1. First, you want to test as early as you possibly can because the potential impact of a defect rises exponentially over time (this isn’t always true, but it’s something to be concerned about). In fact, many agile developers prefer a test-first approach.2. Second, you http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/agile-testing-strategies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116773179805491516Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:55:00 +00002007-01-02T15:26:38.190+05:30From: Yahoo FinanceWhile some software testing will always be manual, elements of automation practices can be readily applied to any software quality assurance environment. Original Software is delivering active support for manual practices through its TestDrive application suite. In particular, manual testing practices will see an increase in productivity and reduced errors by automating test http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/automated-test-tool-that-supports.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116773153860684265Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:50:00 +00002007-01-02T15:22:19.526+05:30From: AmeinfoHP has announced its portfolio of ‘Microsoft-Ready’ products, services and solutions to help ensure customers experience a seamless transition to Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.HP’s early installation of beta releases for both Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 provided an opportunity for http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2007/01/hp-ready-for-vista.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116592632145206133Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:14:00 +00002006-12-13T08:03:59.633+05:30Can an exploratory test become scripted? Is there really such a thing as a truly exploratory test? Or is it in fact just a scaled-down scripted test? With Exploratory tests becoming increasingly scripted in nature, I feel this is the right time to redefine the meaning of exploratory test and draw a line between exploratory and scripted test.As any reference book or present-day tester would http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/12/redefining-exploratory-testing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116557943865536953Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +00002006-12-08T17:34:00.406+05:30From: Securitypro NewsIt's near the end of 2006, so lists will be a big part of the stories you read on virtually any topic from now through the New Year. McAfee has a list for the security-conscious. The list covers what their Avert Labs data indicated will be the top 10 security threats next year, presented in no particular order: \1. The number of password-stealing Web sites will increase http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/12/top-ten-threats-for-2007-from-mcafee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116549735847017311Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:12:00 +00002006-12-08T17:23:46.650+05:30Suvasis asks, "I am trying to get into software testing. But I never took a course on testing. What would u recommend for a beginner???"How many times do you come across such question? My approach to such kind of question would be to follow three golden rules of learning !1. Read it.2. Practice it.3. Build Network.Unfortunately testing is not something which might be taught at most schools. So, http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/12/getting-started-with-software-testing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116488040508294462Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:50:00 +00002007-01-12T17:18:33.260+05:30From: SQA FYI Center1. What is Acceptance Testing?Testing conducted to enable a user/customer to determine whether to accept a software product. Normally performed to validate the software meets a set of agreed acceptance criteria.2. What is Accessibility Testing?Verifying a product is accessible to the people having disabilities (deaf, blind, mentally disabled etc.).3. What is Ad Hoc Testing?A http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/top-200-software-testing-interview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116436364328480852Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:20:00 +00002006-11-24T15:50:44.016+05:30From: Tech News World In an embarrassing glitch for Microsoft's would-be iPod-killer, a Zune support site has confirmed that "Windows Vista is not supported at this time" and advises customers to "check back soon for updates." The Zune is designed to be used with Microsoft's online music store Marketplace, where songs are paid for and downloaded, but consumers will not be able do that from the http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/microsoft-says-zune-incompatible-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116436241516228241Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:58:00 +00002006-11-24T15:48:49.433+05:30From: IndiaTimes.com Tech NewsOn Tuesday, Nov 07, Hexaware Technologies has acquired a US-based software testing company, FocusFrame, valuing it for $34.3m in an all-cash deal. Hexaware, , a Mumbai-based IT and BPO services provider, will make an upfront cash payment of $25m to the founders/owners of FocusFrame. The balance $9.3m will be paid out as earnouts over 24 months to FocusFrame founders http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/hexaware-acquires-us-based-software.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116419129269702251Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:25:00 +00002006-11-22T16:03:02.393+05:30From: Windows Vista Blog Great news! On Nov. 8, 2006 Microsoft announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Vista.Yes, you read it right -- development of Windows Vista is complete. Want proof? Watch this video and hear it from Jim Allchin himself.So the highest-quality, most secure, most reliable and most usable version of Windows the world has ever seen, is raring to go. And just http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/windows-vista-releases-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116402979080327797Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:33:00 +00002006-11-20T19:06:30.940+05:30What!!! Another upcoming bug again?You’ll find more details about this bug by heading to the official Year-2038 software bug site. I just hope that correction of this bug would not be as expensive and as hyped as the Y2K bug.Another trivia about this bug is that it would probably called “The Friday 13th Bug” because affected computers, instead of displaying Tue Jan 19 03:14:07 2038, would be http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/beware-year-2038-software-bug-is-ready.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116402950713282471Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:27:00 +00002006-11-20T19:15:55.430+05:30Using a technology collectively known as Software Protection Platform, Microsoft hopes to defend copies of Windows Vista from software pirates by making it harder to crack. This is due to the improvements made in the way Vista is validated and activated.Also, When Windows Vista detects tampering, hacking, or improper product activation, it would revert in a “reduced functionality mode”. Unlike http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/windows-vista-tough-nut-to-crack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116402916899099933Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:22:00 +00002006-11-20T18:56:10.613+05:30No, I’m not talking about a real crawling worm. What I’m talking about is a computer worm that came “free” with McDonald’s MP3 Player Promotion. Once the winners of the MP3 Player connects the device to a computer, the PC became infected too.It is a good thing that McDonald’s Holdings Japan, immediately warned winners about the said worm.Read more about the story here. http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/grab-burger-and-get-worm-absolutely.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34615239.post-116359653626261515Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:04:00 +00002006-11-15T18:54:25.783+05:30Source: GLOSSARY OF COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TERMINOLOGYFew days back I had posted an article on Top 10 Basic Software Testing Terminologies . This list is more comprehensive and covers most of the important testing and/or quality terminologies. Hope this helps the novice testers.audit. (1) (IEEE) An independent examination of a work product or set of work products to assess http://bug-free-zone.blogspot.com/2006/11/top-75-basic-software-testing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Debasis Pradhan)0