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How (and How Not) to Say Thank You at Work The fact that there are so many sites dedicated to how you should show thanks at work indicates that people are often confused on the subject. But expressing your gratitude to managers, employees, and coworkers doesn't need to be difficult. Naomi Karten gives examples of what you should—and shouldn't—say. |
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The Internet of Things Has Changed the Definition of Good Software As the Internet of Things takes hold and more common appliances are run by software, people will be increasingly reliant on programmers’ ability to write good code. But how do we define “good code” or “good software”—and how do we get there? Stefano Rizzo explains eight requirements he thinks are essential. |
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What Value Do Testers Provide to Software? As we continue to become more technologically evolved, one of the most important things testers can do is take a step back, breathe, and discover the value of testing—as well as better ways to test beyond using what’s worked for other platforms in the past. |
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The Raspberry Pi 3 Is Here Raspberrians had an early Pi Day present this year. In celebration of the fourth birthday of Raspberry Pi, the next-generation Raspberry Pi 3 has been released. Now on sale for $35, the latest version is compatible with the more than 8 million Raspberry Pi boards already sold. |
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Testing in the Internet of Things The Internet of Things has made practically our whole world connected. With such a huge amount of data being exchanged, there is a great need for testers who understand how to test in the IoT. Sunil Sehgal explains how testing these devices is a little different from testing other machines or programs. |
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Forget Sitting: Here’s the New Health Hazard to Avoid Sitting for prolonged periods of time is still just as bad for you as always. But new research has revealed another health hazard: lying down. Unless it's while you're getting some restorative sleep, lying down—or, really, any inactivity—has the same health risks as sitting. Read on, then get moving! |
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Mobile Testing: Simulators, Physical Devices, or Both? Simulation has many advantages over physical device testing: It costs less, is more stable, and is easier to scale. So do we really need physical device testing for mobile products? The answer is yes and no. It depends on what aspect of quality you want to validate and where you are in the product lifecycle. |
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Traveling Light: Pare Down Software to Move Faster If you take time to examine every part of your development process, you'll probably be surprised at how many nonessential things go into your software. Kickoffs, estimations, insurance, workarounds, changes ... All these little extras add up to big things that slow you down. It's time to get lean again. |
