Testing and Quality Assurance

Testing and Quality Assurance

Test and QA Stories
Twitter: The Anti-Social Media Giant?

Twitter has taken a stand against the NSA and any party trying to snoop around their servers and its users' information by implementing their perfect forward secrecy (PFS) plan for their mobile and web platforms. Read more to learn how this social juggernaut is keeping information private.

The Latest Software NewsIn this roundup of software-related news that matters to you, read about hackers who are attempting to disrupt GitHub and how a software glitch may have been responsible for delaying emergency help during the summer crash of an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777.
What Is Being Done by IT to Fix HealthCare.gov?By now, everyone in the world knows that the rollout of HealthCare.gov was a disaster, and we also know that information technology (IT) has taken a beating. In this story, Joe Townsend explains what is being done to fix this mess.
The Importance of Mobile in the Job MarketMobile phones have evolved from being the result of great business to becoming the starting point for joining a great business. According to reports, more than half of job seekers are using mobile devices in their job searches. Read more to discover how mobile can enhance the recruiting process.
Cloud Computing Refocuses Agile Development on the CustomerFor software projects embracing agile development, cloud computing can be vital in speeding the process and maximizing the. The cloud allows agile teams to focus on the project's goals over the infrastructure, ensuring that the project it main objective: fulfilling a need for the customer.
Focus on User Input for Software Product DevelopmentDetermining the kind of product that's developed boils down to what the user wants. These days, end users are very vocal in sharing their feedback about a product—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Companies would do well to gather input efficiently, pay heed to the results, and then respond quickly.
White House Wants Beta Testers for “We the People” Petition WebsiteThe White House is looking for a few good beta testers for We the People, an online platform that lets people generate and sign petitions requesting the government take action on an issue. Anyone interested in participating in the beta period for the We the People API are invited to apply online.
How Bug Bounty Programs Deliver Savings and SecurityBug bounty programs abound these days and have been leveraged by many organizations hoping to reduce their security vulnerabilities. Looking more closely at these bug bounty programs, several questions emerge in helping shape an organization’s quality assurance strategy.