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Making the Transition to Software Management[presentation] This paper explains how to successfully make the transition into software management from other roles within your organization. |
Esther Derby, Esther Derby Associates Inc
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12 Steps to a Successful Metrics Program[presentation] Software metrics are an integral part of the state-of-the-practice in software engineering. More and more customers are specifying quality metrics reporting as part of their contractual requirements. |
Linda Westfall, The Westfall Team
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Software Engineering Optimization: Measurement and Managing Change[presentation] Technical leaders and software managers face constant changes in the technology and processes used to develop and deliver applications. Discover appropriate measurements to assess and manage your projects. |
Ram Chillarege, Chillarege Inc.
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Testing and Implicit Requirements: Expanding the Unwritten Specification[presentation] Testers should be encouraged to test against and report deviations from implicit specifications. There is a Universal Implicit Specification that is based on |
Scott Meyers, Aristeia.com
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Test Smarter with the 80:20 Rule[presentation] In 1963, IBM found about 80 percent of a computer's time was spent executing only computer's 20 percent of the instructions, which was a counter-intuitive breakthrough at the time. |
Erik Petersen, Emprove
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Paradigms Lost, Paradigms Tossed: New Perspectives for Test Management[presentation] A paradigm is a set of rules and regulations that does two things: it establishes or defines boundaries; and it tells you how to be successful inside the boundaries. |
Harry Robinson, Microsoft Corporation
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Web/e-Commerce Application Stress Testing[presentation] This article discusses application stress testing in a Web/e-commerce environment. Techniques on how to recover from defect discoveries are also included. |
Robert Sabourin, AmiBug.com Inc
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Revolutionize Your Automation with Application Maps and Keywords[presentation] This article details the directory structure of KWA (Keyword Architecture). The benefits of using KWA are also discussed. |
Dion Johnson, Pointe Technology Group
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Efficient Testing Using the Pairwise Approach[presentation] This article discusses the All-Pairs testing method and how to implement it for your testing team. Detailed instructions are also provided. |
Bernie Berger, Test Assured Inc.
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Damage Prevented: The Value of Testing[presentation] Techniques to help your software team prevent defects in projects are detailed. This article also discusses the economic value of testing. |
Tim Koomen, Sogeti
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Defect Escape Analysis for Test Process Improvement[presentation] An escape is a defect that was not found by, or one that escaped from, the test team. Implementing the escape analysis method for test improvement can increase the quality of software by lessening the occurrence of software defects. |
Mary Vandermark, IBM Corporation
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STAREAST 2003: Rapid Web Testing in a High-Velocity Environment[presentation] This paper discusses implementing METS (Minimal Essential Testing Strategy) for your test team. METS is a strategy to help get the essential testing for your project done within the time frame allowed. |
Greg Paskal, Kinko's
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The Generations of Test Automation Tools[presentation] This paper discusses the first three generations of software test automation and introduces the fourth generation of software test automation: model-based test automation. The benefits of using test automation are also covered. |
Mark Blackburn, Software Productivity Consortium
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Testing in the Agile World[presentation] This paper discusses implementing the agile testing methodology for your team. |
Brian Marick, Testing Foundations
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How to Make Friends with Upper Management and Influence Process Change[presentation] This paper discusses how to make friends with upper |
Don Oxley, Advanced Fibre Communications
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