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STAREAST 2011: Performance Engineering: More Than Just Load Testing[presentation] Performance testing that is only done at the last minute–just prior to launch–is the wrong approach for complex systems which have many opportunities for performance bottlenecks. |
Rex (Red) Black, J9 Technologies
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Managing with Metrics[presentation] Many consider metrics a thorn in the side of software test and development efforts. However, when used properly, metrics offer critical insight into underlying issues within projects. |
Shaun Bradshaw, Zenergy Technologies
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Automation Strategies for Testing Complex Data and Dashboards[presentation] Test automation engineers are inevitably confronted with the difficult challenge of testing a screen containing hundreds–if not thousands–of data values. |
Greg Paskal, JCPenney
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Thread-based Exploratory Testing[presentation] Although most of us begin our day with a prioritized plan–our To Do list–almost instantly we are plagued by distractions and interruptions. |
Jon Bach, eBay Inc
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Top Testing Challenges We Face Today[presentation] Some people thrive on challenges; others struggle daily to deal with them. Handled well, challenges can make us stronger, more passionate, and more determined to succeed. |
Lloyd Roden, Grove Consultants
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The 2011 Survival Guide: Lessons for Test Professionals[presentation] When we are in dangerous situations, we need a well-thought-out survival guide to help save ourselves and others. |
Julie Gardiner, Grove Consultants
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Embracing Change: Transforming Ideas and Challenges into Opportunities[presentation] Why are managers so poor at bringing about change? Why do people often resist and sometimes reject necessary changes? |
Naomi Karten, Karten Associates
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STAREAST 2011: Lightning Strikes the Keynotes[presentation] Lightning Talks have been a very popular part of many STAR conferences throughout the years. |
Lee Copeland, Software Quality Engineering
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Sleeping with the Enemy[presentation] Unfortunately, traditional software delivery models are often based on a lack of trust among stakeholders. Because the business doesn't trust developers, testers are asked to provide independent validation. |
Gojko Adzic, Neuri Ltd.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People - and Deliver Quality Software[presentation] Since first published, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People has motivated generations of aspiring leaders to polish up their people skills. |
Andy Kaufman, Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development, Inc.
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Why SCM Patterns Is in Patterns Format[article] Too often people associate SCM with tools and techniques without considering what techniques work well for the team. SCM Patterns puts the solutions in context with your organization, process, and architecture and (hopefully) provides you with some guidance on the steps to build an environment where people can code together effectively. |
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Pair Programming in the Clink[article] In this personal experience story, Daryl Kulak relates the day he spent behind bars. He was there to participate in a program that pairs prisoners with software developers “from the outside” to explore the art and science of agile software development. “It’s like a code retreat,” Kulak notes, “except it’s inside a prison.” |
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The Third Age Of Requirements[magazine] During the First Age of Requirements, programmers ruled the Earth. Today, programmers again lead the way but the possibilities for software development are unimaginable. You'd better be prepa |
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Works as Designed[magazine] How many times have you heard the phrase "works as designed" used to describe software that is flawed and in some cases not fit for use? While "works as designed" has become an acceptable response for some, for real professionals, it's not. |
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Business Analysis Career Paths[magazine] Five or ten years ago, the common career advice to business analysts was that to be promoted, you should become a project manager. Today, business analysis professionals have myriad career options. |
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