Easing Test Automation with the Page Object PatternMany testers feel they are spending more time than they'd like like to refactor and maintain GUI tests. Applying the page object pattern, you can create UI tests that are less brittle and cost less to maintain.
Successful ListeningThese days, hardly anyone seems to take the time—or make the time—to listen to others. Nevertheless, when working with team members and customers, genuine listening—not just going through the motions—is critical to success.
IT Spending to Reach $3.6 Trillion in 2012 Gartner's latest research report on the IT industry shows that global IT spending by companies will exceed $3.6 trillion in 2012.
Every Second Counts: Leap Second Wreaks Havoc with SoftwareTime stood still for a second on Saturday, June 30, 2012, as the official global clock was adjusted to better align time with the Earth’s rotation. This “leap second” wreaked havoc on many big-name websites and even some software platforms as they struggled to adjust to the time change.
Leaked Passwords and Better Security PracticesLinkedIn, eHarmony, and Last.fm all had their password databases leaked in June. Many commentators opined—some more lucidly than others—on what was wrong and right with their password-handling practices. As testers, how do we assess whether or not our software is handling passwords securely?
Take a Break!When a deadline is looming, you do whatever’s needed to get the job done. Often that entails working from one end of the day to the other in hopes that the longer you work, the more you’ll get done. It may be, though, that the nonstop approach is not the best route to productivity.
