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	Testing Mobile App Performance[presentation] Slideshow The mix of ever-smarter mobile devices and the constant connectivity of wireless networks have changed the way users access applications—and the way we develop and test them. Deployed applications deliver different content and functionality depending on whether the user is accessing them...	Brad Stoner, Neotys
	Transform a Manual Testing Process to Incorporate Automation[presentation] Slideshow Although most testing organizations have automation, it’s usually a subset of their overall efforts. Typically the processes for the department have been previously defined, and the automation team must adapt accordingly. The major issue is that test automation work and deliverables do not...	Jim Trentadue, Ranorex
	How We NOW Test Software at Microsoft[presentation] Slideshow In December 2008 when How We Test Software at Microsoft was first published, the software community appreciated the insight into many testing activities and processes popular at Microsoft. Six and a half years later, many companies—including Microsoft—have evolved and changed in a variety...	Alan Page, Microsoft
	Testing Hyper-Complex Systems: What Can We Know? What Can We Claim?[presentation] Slideshow Throughout history, people have built systems of dramatically increasing complexity. In simpler systems, defects at the micro level are mitigated by the macro level structure. In complex systems, failures at the micro level cannot be compensated for at a higher level, often with...	Lee Copeland, Software Quality Engineering
	Building a World-Class Quality Team at eBay[presentation] Slideshow Today, many test methodologies can be used to achieve high quality and productivity ―Agile/Scrum, TDD, data modeling, risk analysis, and personas, just to name a few. So how do you pick the best approaches and techniques for your team and projects? Learn how Steve Hares helped build a...	Steve Hares, eBay
	Become an Influential Tester: Learn How to Be Heard[presentation] Slideshow As a tester, are you frustrated that no one listens to you? Are you finding bugs and having them ignored? Are you worried that the development process and product quality aren’t as good as they should be? Jane Fraser shares ways to help you be heard―ways to position yourself as a leader...	Jane Fraser, Anki, Inc.
	STARCANADA 2015: Lightning Strikes the Keynotes[presentation] Slideshow Throughout the years, Lightning Talks have been a popular part of the STAR conferences. If you’re not familiar with the concept, Lightning Talks consists of a series of five-minute talks by different speakers within one presentation period. Lightning Talks are the opportunity for speakers...	Lee Copeland, Software Quality Engineering
	Automate REST API Testing [presentation] Slideshow As an organization grows, the body of code that needs to be regression tested constantly increases. However, to maintain high velocity and deliver new features, teams need to minimize the amount of manual regression testing. Eric Smith shares his lessons learned in automating RESTful API...	Eric Smith, HomeAdvisor
	Virtualize APIs for Better Application Testing[presentation] Slideshow In today’s interconnected world, APIs are the glue that allows software components, devices, and applications to work together. Unfortunately, many testers don’t have direct access to manipulate the APIs during testing and must rely on either testing the API separately from the application...	Lorinda Brandon, SmartBear Software
	Giving and Receiving Feedback: A New Imperative[presentation] Slideshow Giving and receiving feedback are tough for everyone. Who wants to criticize others or be criticized? Although managers have a duty to give honest feedback to staff and peers, many people resist change or differ on how to change—leading to interpersonal conflicts and impacting...	Omar Bermudez, agilecafe.org
	Build the Right Product Right: Transitioning Test from Critiquing to Defining[presentation] Slideshow Do you find yourself with limited influence over what gets shipped on products you test? Is your report card on product quality often ignored? Do you think you can contribute more? Join Gerard Meszaros as he describes ways to transition from approaching quality with brute force testing to...	Gerard Meszaros, FeedXL.com
	Managing Technical Debt[presentation] Slideshow Technical debt is slowing your software development projects. Any developer who has gone beyond version 1 has encountered it. Technical debt takes different forms, has many different origins, and does not always equate to bad code quality. Much of it is incurred due to the passage of...	Philippe Kruchten, Kruchten Engineering Services, Ltd.
	Test Automation Strategies and Frameworks: What Should Your Team Do?[presentation] Slideshow Agile practices have done a magnificent job of speeding up the software development process. Unfortunately, simply applying agile practices to testing isn't enough to keep testers at the same pace. Test automation is necessary to support agile delivery. Max Saperstone explores popular test...	Gene Gotimer, Coveros, Inc.
	Test Automation: Investment Today Pays Back Tomorrow[presentation] Slideshow The results of a recent survey, authored by IBM and TechWell, showed that testers want to spend more time automating, more time planning, and more time designing tests—and less time setting up test environments and creating test data. So, where should testers and their organizations invest...	Al Wagner, IBM
	The Next Decade of Agile Software Development and Test[presentation] Slideshow After almost fifteen years of history with agile practices, J.B. Rainsberger sees some alarming trends in our attitudes, practices, and even what we teach about agile. At the same time, he sees some progress in approaches and technologies—e.g., behavior-driven development, naked...	J.B. Rainsberger, JBRAINS.CA

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