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What Does "Real" Passion Look Like in Software Development?Passion is one of the most widely claimed and required traits for testers and developers alike—but what does "real" passion look like? What are those who are truly passionate doing with their dedication to their trade? Some keep it to themselves, while others use it to the benefit of all. | 
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Is Firefox Mobile OS Good for Developers and Testers?Firefox’s new mobile OS is set to debut in July. Developers seem eager to get their hands on the new system. Will it become a mainstay in the mobile world? uTest's Ryan Arsenault looks at Firefox's odds of success when competing against iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. | 
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Is Outsourced Software Testing on the Way Out?Companies have been using outsourced employees, especially in software testing, for years now—but is the trend starting to wane? Recent studies have shown that perhaps outsourcing doesn't come with all the advantages that were once promised, and the same results can be achieved in-house. |
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The Growing Need for Nonfunctional Testing on Mobile DevicesWith the increased versatility of mobile devices, it is becoming necessary as a mobile application tester to keep in mind not only the mobile functional elements at play, but more importantly the mobile nonfunctional elements when determining the test scope. | 
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The Yin and Yang of E-Readers While the leading e-reading players—who started off with a monopoly—still continue to have their large share of the market, other players are slowly and steadily entering the space making it a domain closely watched by the device and software makers, content providers, and end users. |
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Book Review: Discover to Deliver—Agile Product Planning and AnalysisDiscover to Deliver—Agile Product Planning and Analysis, Ellen Gottesdiener's and Mary Gorman's book, is for software teams that are good at creating software but struggle to create the right value. The authors show techniques to help you adapt to the specific delivery method you're using. | 
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Software Testers—Are You Effective Bug Advocates?Bug advocacy goes beyond bug reports and has more to do with what happens outside the realm of a defect tracking system. Anuj Magazine looks at the skills needed to be an effective bug advocate: ability to convey bad news, influential work relationships, and a positive influence on stakeholders. | 
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How to Get Your App Discovered and DownloadedWith iOS and Android each swiftly approaching 1 million apps, getting an app noticed is no easy task. Here are some suggestions for making your app stand out from the crowd and attracting sticky users. Hints: Fresh eyes help, first impressions are important, and social media sites are your friends. | 
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