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The Test Expert’s Role in DevOps If our goal as testers is to build and release code more rapidly, frequently, and reliably, we must also align and integrate our testing practices, testing tools, test cases, test data, and test environments into continuous integration, testing, and deployment. A DevOps culture yields all new opportunities. |
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Testing Big Data in the Retail Marketplace The concept of data as a tool for retailers is not a new one. But the volume of that data is greater than ever. Testing big data is essential because the collected information only becomes an asset when it is analyzed and processed in a way that makes it useful to retailers, which in turn engages consumers. |
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Want to Develop Style? Add to Your Repertoire Whether it’s developing new proficiencies, acquiring professional certification, looking for a raise or promotion, advancing in a career, or adding a boost to a job search, approximately 63 percent of professionals have upgraded their skills within the last year according to a recent survey. |
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3 Key Elements of the Open Source Mindset Adopting open source tools isn’t a seamless, pain-free process. The benefits can be invaluable, but it’s important to note that most companies moving from packaged tools into the open source world often go through a technology shock. It takes the right people, processes, and planning to succeed. |
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Overcoming Arguments in the Workplace Too often when we argue in the workplace, we stop listening, and our singular goal becomes having our way. But if we can maintain control, we can rationally present our position and allow the other parties to present theirs. In the process, everyone has a chance reach an improved understanding. |
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What’s in the Spring 2016 Issue of Better Software Magazine? The spring 2016 issue of Better Software magazine includes a number of articles that emphasize state-of-the-art practices in testing, metrics, and controlling technical debt on mobile software development projects. Read on to see how this issue can help you improve your processes and rethink workflows. |
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Pick a Chicken: How to Prioritize and Get More Done A project manager was having trouble with his list of projects, all of which were behind schedule. They were all vitally important, so he was in a state of thrash with too many options to choose from. Luckily, Payson Hall was able to help him—thanks to his childhood experiences chasing chickens on a farm. |
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IoT and the Wisdom of Mobile With over 12 billion devices connected today, the Internet Of Things (IoT) has taken the world by storm and is growing exponentially by the minute. Since mobile’s been around so long, what have we learned from that revolution that can help us in this new connected age of IoT? |