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A Sign of the Times: Debating the Need for Software Licensing Once the US government started adopting open source software, we should've known that it had become an old concept. Bring on post–open source software, where even the most basic licensing agreements are completely removed. Will this trend truly take off, or will legal matters hold it back? |
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Help New Employees Get Off to a Good StartWhen there’s no formal plan for helping new employees get started, those first few days can be mighty awkward. And no one wants mind-numbing orientation presentations. Naomi Karten provides some ideas you can implement to make new hires feel welcome, even before their first day at your workplace. | 
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The State of Confusion for Cloud Management ToolsCloud management tools come in a confusing array of flavors and support functions, ranging from single point solutions to enterprise grade and priced comprehensive toolkits. Some tools work from the applications layer and extend down; others start at the infrastructure layer and work up. | 
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Google Reveals Android Studio Suite, More Features for App DevelopersGoogle revealed a new suite of tools for developers called Android Studio, which includes a live layout across multiple devices. Google's Developer Console also got some new treats, such as app optimization tips and a way to roll out beta tests of an app before its release. Are you excited? | 
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Creating Software from a List of Things? Then Don't Call It AgileThere are two ways to think about scope—a list of things to be done or a list of goals to accomplish. As long as scope is defined as a list of things, then your project process is not agile, even if your team is using the mechanisms of agile development within the code creation cycle. | 
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Can You Become a World-Class Programmer without a Formal Education? With college costs steadily rising, many testers may balk at the idea of paying for classes to learn how to program code, even if it could benefit their careers in the long run. But with free online coding classes popping up left and right, we could see a shift in more testers jumping on board. |
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Get Rid of Your Annoying MannerismsWe all have mannerisms: things we say or do that are harmless but that might annoy others. These could be physical mannerisms such as cracking your knuckles, adjusting your glasses, or twisting your hair, or vocal mannerisms, such as "like," "um," or "uh." How can you avoid these silly affectations? |
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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. | 
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