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A Look at Visual Studio 2005[magazine] Need to get the scoop on the latest software tests and trends? You've come to the right place. Get one reviewer’s opinion of Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2005. |
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Watir Works[magazine] Test automation of Web applications can be done more effectively by accessing the plumbing within the user interface. Kohl and Rogers offer a nuts and bolts look at Watir, a tool many are using to check the pipes. |
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It Takes Two to Tango: What You Should Know About Pair Programming[magazine] Pair programming is an Agile practice that has been shown to greatly improve code quality without a huge increase in development time. This article explains the ins and outs of pair programming and some things you need to consider before you tell team members to grab a partner and get programming. |
Rachel Davies
April 28, 2005 |
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Injecting Testability into Your Test Designs[magazine] The term dependency injection has attained buzzword status within the programming community. Follow Agile developer J.B. Rainsberger as he goes beyond the buzz and breaks down a specific example of how injecting a dependency can improve the testability of your design. |
J.B. Rainsberger
April 28, 2005 |
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Changing How You Manage Change[magazine] Every manager has a story to tell. Find out how one management professional tackles a fictional dilemma. The story may be made up, but the solutions are tried and true. In the first installment of this series of columns, Naomi Karten offers tips on how to handle change in the workplace. |
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Tame the Name[magazine] All code is not created equal. Learn from a master of the craft how to spot bad code and mold it into good. In the first iteration of this monthly column, learn why selecting names for classes, methods, and variables is an art you'll want to perfect. |
Mike Clark
April 28, 2005 |
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out[magazine] Connect with an expert to learn how to work smarter and learn new techniques to uncover more defects. In the first installment of this recurring column, Michael Bolton revels in the joy of discovery. |
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Why Agile Projects Don't Thrash[magazine] Tension is present on every software project. It comes from the stress of ensuring the software is fit for its purpose, which often leads to multiple changes. Find out why agile projects handle change better than most, and learn three things you can try on your next project to keep change in check. |
Ronald E. Jeffries
April 28, 2005 |
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Stop Listening to Your Users[magazine] Just because you have a problem does not mean you are the best person to solve it. In this issue's Technically Speaking, Mike Cohn recommends truly involving users as participants in the process instead of just asking them what they want. |
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Open Source Disk Imaging with Frisbee[magazine] Need to get the scoop on the latest software tests and trends? You’ve come to the right place. Get one reviewer’s opinion of Frisbee as well as some facts straight from the developer’s mouth. |
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What's the Buzz[magazine] Need information but don’t have time to wade through bookracks looking for that perfect reference? The StickyMinds.com Books Guide can help. Get the scoop from StickyMinds.com members on three books that can keep you up to date on the latest issues. |
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Repeating the Unrepeatable Bug[magazine] At some point in their careers, most testers experience the frustration of "The Unrepeatable Bug." Find out why one tester thinks that bug is a myth, and learn ways to duplicate the seemingly impossible. |
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Explosions, Education and e-Commerce[magazine] Get the software engineering slant on items from the recent news. |
Pam Young
April 14, 2005 |
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The Power of Two[magazine] We’re pleased to bring you technical editors who are well respected in their fields. Get their take on everything that relates to the industry, technically speaking. In this issue, see how pair work benefits everyone and why two brains are better than one. |
Brian Marick
April 14, 2005 |
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Grow Your Test Harness Naturally[magazine] Spring is in the air. It’s the time of year when plants wake from their winter dormancy and start growing out of control. Kind of like building a test harness. Take a tip from the Agile field this season and build your harness one test at a time. No fertilizer required. |
Kevin Lawrence
April 14, 2005 |
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