Wired but not hired?
Younger generations are on the cutting edge of technology. They know which new app is hot, they are glued to their smartphones and groan when [...]
Rapid Software Testing – a Review
Recently, I attended a three-day course on Rapid Software Testing (RST) presented by course co-author and instructor, Michael Bolton. The course was a mix of [...]
Can We find a Better Way?
I started reading science fiction as a preteen, fascinated by the different worlds, the different people and all the possibilities. That was a long time [...]
Let’s Start a Test Revolution
Before I started my career as a tester, I was a scientist doing research in particle physics, and my years in science trained me to [...]
Can Playing Games Improve Tester Skills? Exploring the Science Behind Games
Are gamers predisposed to careers in software testing? The prevalent perception seems to be that testers enjoy playing games more than the general population, and [...]
Shorter Interval Projects Are Trending, But What Does That Mean For Testers?
I find it interesting that software development projects are generally being planned and executed with shorter time frames than before. Software development projects that were [...]
It’s Always Risky Business with Web Applications
There is a sign on the front door of our office building. It has been there all winter. It says something like this: “Would the [...]
To Test or Not to Test?
What is COTS? Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software is pre-built software usually provided by a 3rd party vendor. COTS applications typically require configurations and / or [...]
Making Numbers Count – Metrics that Matter
As testers and test managers, we are frequently asked to report on the progress or results of testing to our stakeholders. Questions like “How is [...]