Cultivating a Great WorkplaceThe prevailing way of justifying workplace benefits is to paint them as a vital tool to attract and retain staff in a competitive marketplace. If we look at things more holistically though, we can view these benefits as one component of building a company where people actually like to work.
Big Data, Load Testing, and Software Development—on One Smart GridSmart grid technology is on the rise, and everyone's on board for its speedy arrival worldwide. Learn how environmentalists, investors, and even hackers are racing to push forward a level of connectivity and communication never before seen in the energy sector.
The Importance of Diverse, Inclusive Software ConferencesBy making a software conference inclusive, you avoid perpetuating the stereotypes that only certain people are good at technology. You're also helping to grow the pool of people who see a career in the computer industry as a possibility. Rick Scott looks at why diversity is beneficial for everyone.
Does Exploratory Testing Randomize Your Agile Test Efforts?Test teams have come to rely on exploratory testing more than ever before to help achieve the required test coverage. While there are clear benefits of adopting exploratory testing in an agile workspace, is it really adding to the randomization that might already exist in the agile environment?
Testing APIs—How to Test SOAPSince APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) first came on the technology scene, the first question testers asked was How do I test them? APIs are closely related to web services—with some differences. Brendan Quinn looks at what's involved when testing APIs and using SOAP for testing them.
Put Me In, Coach: Gaming-Driven ProductivityYour employees and team members are playing games for other companies. Why aren't they playing for you? Learn how many companies are encouraging productivity-boosting gaming while at work to improve everything from morale to productivity—and even customer service.
Using Real World Data in TestingContinuous deployment and testing in production may sound risky, but when done right, the reward can be an amazing, adaptive product.
