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Why the Demand for Usability Will Continue to GrowUsability is an important aspect of any software system. It is often a driving factor in the popularity of software today. Yet, usability is only just in its infancy in terms of the importance it will play in future software systems. | 
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How Software Testers Can Benefit from Keeping a NotebookSoftware testing is an intellectually challenging activity. Our effectiveness as testers depends on the clarity, creativity, and organization of our thinking. However, teaching yourself to think better is an interesting challenge. Many people find keeping a notebook is helpful. | 
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Why Testers Need to Become More Technical As projects become more technical, testers themselves must adapt and become more technical. With technologies getting more complex each day, testers need to know how to identify risks and find problems deep within the technology stack. |
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Memory Leaks—Coding Errors or Omissions with Consequences A memory leak is a coding error or omission with serious consequences. Memory leaks can be found in all programming languages and all types of applications. The question is—How do you find them? Brendan Quinn looks at some of the methods and tools available to developers and testers. |
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When Does Choosing a Mediocre Technology Make Sense?The technology world is obsessed with the latest and greatest. This doesn't come as a surprise. After all, we're all about innovation and building something better today than we built yesterday. Are there times when choosing a mediocre option—or even the worst option—makes sense? |
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Mobile App Test Automation—The Options Are you under pressure to run regression tests on your mobile app when you make changes? The mobile app automation market is heating up as all players are attempting to help you solve this problem. But there are many criteria you need to consider. Brendan Quinn looks at the options available. |
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Microsoft Goes All In with Skype Mergers and acquisitions are interesting to keep track of, especially when it comes to how merged and acquired brands perform a few years down the line. Rajini Bharath looks at what happens internally from a quality standpoint to prepare for a transition to an acquired brand. |
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Time Management for Developers and Testers We all have the same amount of time—and in that way, we are all equal. However, some people are more productive than others. Brendan Quinn looks at various time management tips and tools and how they can help software developers and testers become more productive. |
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