Better Software Magazine Archive:

Summer 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Does Anyone Really Do All That Is Recommended by the ISTQB Tester Certifications?
By Claire Lohr

In this FAQ column, Claire Lohr discusses the International Software Testing Qualifications Board's (ISTQB) syllabi for topics related to software testing and it's application and usage among those who perform some aspect of testing.

Does Your Code Suffer from Broken Windows?
By Jennifer Gosden

Common practice suggests that lower severity defects shouldn't hold up a product release. Jennifer Gosden believes that, just as broken windows in a home can invite crime, letting lower severity defects linger results in poor
overall product quality.

Do You Give Your Manager What She Wants or What She Needs?
By Johanna Rothman

High-stress situations arise when you have to respond to management's never-ending tough questions regarding product delivery. According to Johanna Rothman, you can properly set expectations without stress simply by understanding your manager's point of view.

Six Ways to Use Business Analyst Superpowers in Agile
By Joy Beatty
James Hulgan

There are those agilists who believe there is no place for a business analyst on their team. Joy Beatty and James Hulgan, both experienced agile consultants, refute this belief and explain how business  analysts can enhance the effectiveness of most any agile team.

Moving Beyond DevOps Hype
By Chris Riley

DevOps can be characterized as the assembly line of building, testing, deploying, and updating enterprise applications. Many software development organizations may claim a comprehensive DevOps strategy, but Chris Riley believes that the only way to be successful is to use a DevOps framework.

Understanding Test Automation Patterns
By Dorothy Graham
Seretta Gamba

Automated testing is vital for every software development organization's quality assurance activities. Dorothy Graham and Seretta Gamba demonstrate how to classify issues that occur during test automation. The authors maintain that certain test results have root causes that can be categorized as patterns that require specific mitigation strategies.

Incorporating User Experience into Early Agile Cycles
By Chris Nodder

Chris Nodder explores the emerging need to focus on a software app's user experience. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to perform some basic user experience analysis as long as it is done early and tested throughout a project’s lifecycle.

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