The Debate over Software Testing Certification Heats UpDavid Greenlees writes on the latest debate over software testing certification. Keith Klain, head of the Global Test Center at Barclays, and Rex Black, a recognized software testing consultant, got into a heated debate on Twitter about the validity of certification exam results.
Hiring? Uncle Sam May Have the Ideal Candidate for YouPamela Rentz looks at the newly created IT Training and Certification Partnership, which is a public-private partnership that aims to help service men and women leverage their previous military IT expertise in the civilian job market.
Stepping into an Everything Connected WorldWhile social media has connected the world in one sense, an automated and digitally connected world is becoming more popular. Rajini Padmanaban looks at the software engineering, implementation, security, and performance issues associated with stepping into a connected world.
Are You Getting Everything You Need from Your Infrastructure?Culture may be vital to the success of agile, but there are a number of technical requirements that must be in place for development teams to be able to bring the speed and quality that agile was designed to deliver. Nate Odell looks specifically at the needs of an agile infrastructure.
Bug Bounty Hunters Can Earn Big RewardsToday’s bug bounty hunters can reap big rewards for tracking down software bugs. So far in 2013, Google has paid nearly $188,000 in bounties and prizes for Chrome and Chrome OS. Pamela Rentz looks at the success of Google's bug bounty program and the popularity of offering rewards for finding bugs.
Why Testers Need to Tune Out the Noise and Focus on ValueHow do brand new testers—and experienced testers—make sense of their role in light of the myriad opinions about what testers are supposed to do? One simple way is this: Tune out the noise. Testers should use their own minds to focus on how people might obtain value from the program they’re testing.
Free Mobile Device Testing Labs Add to Culture of SharingThe excitement that comes with each new mobile device launch brings with it one more device for developers and testers to have to weigh the costs of running their mobile applications on, to make sure they're compatible. Could free, open device labs solve that problem? Maybe—if we all chip in.
How Early Testing Can Build a Path to Success for StartupsSince startup investors are now wanting to see a physical product before deciding on funding, testing is becoming a more integral part of the startup process. Testing strategies can help to validate the business idea and verify a prototype, which will ultimately reassure potential investors.
