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Solving problems with session-based test management

Jan Stafford — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:41:53 EST

A veteran software tester gives real-life examples of using session-based test management in Scrum, RUP and in a completely ad hoc environment.

Improving software testing productivity using record-playback

Daniel J. Mondello — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:44:25 EST

Test pro describes the benefits and shortcomings of record-playback software testing tools, and offers recommendations in this podcast.

Accelerating Agile testing with computer assistance

Daniel J. Mondello — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:41:51 EST

According to test pro Matt Heusser full test automation is not completely possible, testers can not always rely on a test tool to find all possible issues. Though test tools will often catch the most allusive issues one should never dillute the acuteness of a seasoned tester's eye.

Testers debate differences between waterfall, Agile test automation

Daniel J. Mondello — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:14 EST

Two professonal testers continue the timeless debate, agile vs waterfall, which is the best methodology for test-driven software development.

Test-driven testing face-off: Waterfall vs. Agile

Daniel J. Mondello — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:47:38 EST

Most software test pros pick a preferred methology and stand by it, in this tip two testers square-off, one advocating for agile development, the other in the waterfall corner.

Web application security best practices: Tips on implementation

Daniel J. Mondello — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:40:05 EST

In this video, Hugh Thompson, founder of People Security, discusses Web application security best practices and strategies.

How to stop developer vs. tester, quality-killing blame game

Jan Stafford — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:08:01 EST

Agile expert Zach Nies offers ways to improve software quality by stopping Agile developer-versus-tester fingerpointing. In his 20 years in software development, he's seen human squabbles block quality assurance efforts too often. Here, he explains best practices for building cohesive, goal-oriented, quality-achieving development teams.

Tasktop brings task management into the application lifecycle

Daniel J. Mondello — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:32:44 EST

Tasktop Technologies has released Mylyn Tasktop Pro 1.6, a new task-focused interface designed to monitor and manage application lifecycles in an agile development environment. This new ALM feature is designed to assist in the areas of project tracking and integration of rich content.

How to make your software tamperproof

Daniel J. Mondello — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:06:57 EST

Learn ways to tamperproof and secure your software app from this chapter of the book, Surreptitious Software: Obfuscation, Watermarking, and Tamperproofing for Software Protection.

New IBM Rational, Tivoli integrated tools pair development with IT

Daniel J. Mondello — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:12:25 EST

IBM's new integrated versions of nine Rational and Tivoli tools can foster closer collaboration between software development and IT teams throughout the application life cycle. IBM has integrated software test and development tools with IT deployment and support tools with the goal of improving efficiency for organizations using both.