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Performance Testing E-Commerce Web Systems Performance testing of e-commerce Web systems is critical to the effectiveness of Web sites. Michael Hagen describes how Vanguard went through extensive load testing in preparation for the Y2K weekend. Discover how to develop performance requirements, set up a performance testing environment, and execute the actual testing. Gain invaluable insight into what makes a Web system--from browser to mainframe-perform or not perform.
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Michael Hagen, The Vanguard Group
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Automated Testing for Web-Based Applications As Web applications have proliferated, they also have grown in complexity. Automated testing for Web-based applications is in high demand due to limited resources and shorter time-to-market. Learn how automated testing tools have expanded their functionality and capability to support Web-based applications. Discover new ideas and techniques to apply to your Web-based applications testing.
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Yang Lu, Kent Ridge Digital Labs
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Test Metrics Without Tears The profile of testing has been raised significantly in the last few years, largely due to Year 2000 issues. Organizations accept that they need to systematically and thoroughly test software, and they are demanding the same levels of efficiency that are expected from all other areas of their businesses. Now it is necessary to provide evidence that the activities of the test team are an effective and efficient use of staff. Learn how such evidence can be obtained and reported with minimal overhead on testing resources.
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David Vaughan, The SIM Group
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Improve Your Estimating Process--Beginning with a Proof of Concept Estimating is like the weather; everyone talks about it, but no one does anything about it. This presentation provides the techniques required to execute a Proof of Concept estimating model, allowing an organization to trial run the tools, techniques, and methods required to estimate projects more accurately and earlier in the lifecycle. Learn the key elements of this approach, and obtain templates to employ in your organization.
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David Herron, The David Consulting Group, Inc.
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Software Measurement Programs: What Does It Take to Succeed? A great deal is known about technical issues of data gathering and applied statistics as it relates to software measurement and analysis. However, less is known about what it takes to implement a successful software measurement program. In this presentation, Dennis Goldenson shares the results of a broad-based survey of practitioners and users of software measurement programs, providing better insight into what it takes to establish an effective software measurement program in your organization.
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Dennis Goldenson, The Software Engineering Institute
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Measuring the Complexity and Impact of Design Changes Mike Libassi discusses how to use the Weighted Stability Index (WSI) Metrics Model, an adaptation of a U.S. Army method, to measure system design changes and the impact to software releases. Both the original method and the WSI model will be presented, as well as customization, results interpretation, and implementation. Learn how to automate this model into current office technology, like Microsoft Excel and Access.
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Mike Libassi, Intel Corporation
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The Devil's in the Details: IT Benchmarking--Aligning Outsourcing Expectations and Managing Risks Gathering IT intelligence data is critical to deciding what and when to outsource, and how to structure service levels to create a winning deal for both sides. Based on IT benchmark trends observed from a modern database of 5,000+ completed projects gathered worldwide, learn how to identify proposals that satisfactorily address application development and maintenance productivity from a multi-dimensional perspective. Discover the weaknesses and strengths of various practices, and explore productivity case studies that demonstrate successful IT benchmarking frameworks.
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Michael Mah, QSM Associates, Inc.
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Software Estimating with Functional Metrics One of the greatest challenges faced by software professionals is the accurate estimation of effort, schedule, and cost for software projects. Learn the technique that has proven to be the most successful in establishing accurate estimates based on quantifying customer requirements and evaluating the development environment using software measurement techniques. Discover ways to use this process to improve estimating accuracy in your software projects.
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Scott Goldfarb, Q/P Management Group, Inc.
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Practical Software Measurement, Performance Based Earned Value Earned Value can be a software project manager's most effective tool for integrating cost, technical, and schedule management. Learn how to implement Performance Based Earned Value in a practical and cost-effective manner, including specific recommendations and performance metrics for better project planning, meaningful analysis, and improved management control. Real-life examples illustrate both best practices and lessons learned.
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Paul Solomon, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Performance Evaluation and Measurement of Enterprise Applications Today's large-scale enterprise applications are all Web-enabled and complex in nature. Many users experience performance problems from day one. Performance evaluation and measurement via extensive testing is the only practical way to raise and address all issues prior to a successful deployment. Learn how to tackle performance and capacity issues with the appropriate testing strategy and scalable infrastructure/architecture.
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Rakesh Radhakrishnan, Sun Microsystems
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