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Paul Grizzaffi Succeeding in the World of Test Automation: A Slack Takeover with Paul GrizzaffiThought leaders from the software community are taking over the TechWell Hub to answer questions and engage in conversations. Paul Grizzaffi, principal automation architect for Magenic, hosted this Slack takeover and discussed how to choose a tool, getting automation projects going, and future-proofing testing careers.
Sign saying "Dead end" 4 DevOps Antipatterns to AvoidWhile lots of organizations are making good progress with DevOps, there are others that have fallen prey to common DevOps antipatterns. Signs usually include a slowdown or stopping of progress toward a fully collaborative organization operating at a high velocity. Here are four DevOps antipatterns to watch out for.
Hand holding a globe 5 Steps to Successful Remote Project ManagementAs the workforce gets more distributed, project management is becoming a challenge. Managing a group of people sitting in the same office is hard enough; the increasing trend of remote work is making everything even more complicated. But if you take these five actions, you can have successful remote project management.
Light bulb hovering over a person's hand 5 Actions to Create a Work Culture Safe for InnovationPeople tend to thrive in environments where they feel safe. Company leaders have the opportunity to help engineer a generative culture, where team members feel secure, supported, and trusted to think creatively and innovate. Here are five actions leaders can take to create and nurture healthy working environments.
A stack of books and pens on a desk The 3 Kinds of Learning That Influence Your WorkThe degree of confidence in your knowledge may vary, often due to the process you went through to learn the concept. An understanding of how different learning techniques affect the depth of your knowledge can help you with how you process information you already have and how to approach learning new things.
Tester logging an issue in a defect-tracking system Don’t Let “Try It Now” Impede Your Test InitiativeSometimes environmentally based issues arise that impede your ability to access or test the software. Rather than addressing the problem methodically, as with defects, testers often attempt to solve it on their own. Here's why entering the problem into the defect-tracking database is a more efficient way to solve it.
An open notebook in front of a computer Why Project Managers Need Exceptional Writing SkillsThe project manager’s role is to ensure the project is done efficiently and effectively. The modern project manager needs to have great communication skills to convey the essentials of the project, and most of this communication is done through writing. Here are some examples when good writing skills will help.
White robot with artificial intelligence Narrow versus Strong AI: The Future of Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence is one of the fastest growing fields in technology, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what truly qualifies as AI, the different types of AI, and how quickly AI is advancing. How do we differentiate AI that updates us on today’s weather from AI that can think and act on its own?