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Why security chaos engineering works, and how to do it right
While 'chaos' doesn't sound like something software security managers would want, chaos engineering has an enticing amount of value when it comes to identifying potential threats. Continue Reading
green software
Green software, also known as sustainable software, is software that is designed, developed and implemented to limit energy consumption and have minimal environmental impact. Continue Reading
synthetic monitoring
Synthetic monitoring is the use of software to simulate user interactions with a system. Continue Reading
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SSADM (Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method)
SSADM (Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method) is a widely used computer application development method in the United Kingdom, where its use is often specified as a requirement for government computing projects. Continue Reading
exception handling
Exception handling is the process of responding to unwanted or unexpected events when a computer program runs. Continue Reading
Implement reliability testing methods, tools for better dev
Reliability testing can play an integral role in software development. Here are some methods and tools to incorporate into your app development lifecycle.Continue Reading
The ins and outs of low-code application testing
When teams use low-code for application development, it can save time and money. But don't neglect testing for potential issues just to deploy the app sooner.Continue Reading
Smoke testing vs. sanity testing explainer on key differences
While smoke and sanity testing are both techniques QA professionals use to quickly identify feature defects, they differ when it comes to scope, automation requirements and timing.Continue Reading
How to scale Scrum with Scrum of Scrums meetings
Enterprise-scale software development can be difficult to coordinate across multiple teams. For Agile-adhering IT organizations, Scrum of Scrums is one way to stay organized.Continue Reading
How software testing affects a successful multi-cloud strategy
Here's how QA professionals working with multi-cloud can deal with the increased complexity associated with the strategy, plus the risks and workflow factors.Continue Reading
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LDAP injection
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) injection is a type of security exploit that is used to compromise the authentication process used by some websites.Continue Reading
application lifecycle management (ALM)
Application lifecycle management (ALM) is an integrated system of people, tools and processes that supervise a software application from its initial planning and development, through testing and maintenance, and into decommissioning and retirement.Continue Reading
The fundamentals of writing effective acceptance criteria
Acceptance criteria plays a key role in shaping an application from the user standpoint. We review some of the basic things to remember when it comes to acceptance criteria.Continue Reading
development environment
In software, web and mobile application development, the development environment is a workspace with a set of processes and programming tools used to develop the source code for an application or software product.Continue Reading
Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is a methodology used to develop and refine an organization's software development process.Continue Reading
Developer vs. DevOps engineer similarities and differences
What does a DevOps engineer do? What does a developer do? The two roles sound alike, but their roles, skills and tools are quite different and require unique expertise.Continue Reading
Why a successful software tester's skillset is more than just technical
How can you become a good software tester? It requires more than just technical expertise. Here are some important personality traits QA pros need to have.Continue Reading
release
A release is the distribution of the final version or the newest version of a software application.Continue Reading
user acceptance testing (UAT)
User acceptance testing (UAT), also called application testing or end-user testing, is a phase of software development in which the software is tested in the real world by its intended audience.Continue Reading
build
In a programming context, a build is a version of a program that, as a rule, is a pre-release version and is identified by a build number rather than by a release number.Continue Reading
Understanding code smells and how refactoring can help
Code smells can be the canary in the coal mine for poor coding. And poor coding is a sign that refactoring is called for. Let's explore how to look at and deodorize code smells.Continue Reading
Follow this Harness IO tutorial to get started with CI/CD
This tutorial gives an overview of the options and features available to users of Harness IO and walks through how to build and ship code in the CI/CD platform.Continue Reading
Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation that provides guidance on how to develop, purchase and maintain trustworthy and secure software applications.Continue Reading
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol that secures communication and data transfer between a user's web browser and a website.Continue Reading
software documentation
In the software development process, software documentation is the information that describes the product to the people who develop, deploy and use it.Continue Reading
versioning
Versioning is the creation and management of multiple releases of a product, all of which have the same general function, but are improved, upgraded or customized.Continue Reading
best practice
A best practice is a standard or set of guidelines that is known to produce good outcomes if followed.Continue Reading
whole-team approach (team-based approach)
The whole-team approach (team-based approach) is a style of project management in which everyone on the project team is held equally responsible for the quality and success of the project.Continue Reading
artifact (software development)
An artifact is a byproduct of software development that helps describe the architecture, design and function of software.Continue Reading
application security
Application security, or appsec, is the practice of using security software, hardware, techniques, best practices and procedures to protect computer applications from external security threats.Continue Reading
iterative
In the world of IT and computer programming, the adjective iterative refers to a process where the design of a product or application is improved by repeated review and testing.Continue Reading
Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (SPICE)
Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (SPICE) is an international framework to assess software development processes.Continue Reading
integration testing or integration and testing (I&T)
Integration testing -- also known as integration and testing (I&T) -- is a type of software testing in which the different units, modules or components of a software application are tested as a combined entity.Continue Reading
bug
In computer technology, a bug is a coding error in a computer program.Continue Reading
Lean software development
Lean software development is a concept that emphasizes optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste in the development of software.Continue Reading
runtime
Runtime is a piece of code that implements portions of a programming language's execution model.Continue Reading
Gantt chart
A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart developed as a production control tool in 1917 by Henry L. Gantt, an American engineer and social scientist.Continue Reading
Why chaos engineering isn't as chaotic as it sounds
Don't let the name fool you. SSQ editors chatted with author Mikolaj Pawlikowski about why chaos engineering can be easily implemented into your testing environment.Continue Reading
program
In computing, a program is a specific set of ordered operations for a computer to perform.Continue Reading
Scrum
Scrum is a framework for project management that emphasizes teamwork, accountability and iterative progress toward a well-defined goal.Continue Reading
An introduction to TDD benefits, risks and examples
Programmers, looking to implement -- or improve -- your team's TDD practices? Review the fundamentals and examples below to remember how TDD can be a benefit and not a burden.Continue Reading
Agile retrospective
An Agile retrospective is a meeting that's held at the end of an iteration in Agile software development.Continue Reading
behavior-driven development (BDD)
Behavior-driven development (BDD) is an Agile software development methodology in which an application is documented and designed around the behavior a user expects to experience when interacting with it.Continue Reading
black box (black box testing)
Black box testing assesses a system solely from the outside, without the operator or tester knowing what is happening within the system to generate responses to test actions.Continue Reading
application
An application, also referred to as an application program or application software, is a computer software package that performs a specific function directly for an end user or, in some cases, for another application.Continue Reading
alpha testing
Alpha testing is the initial phase of validating whether a new product will perform as expected.Continue Reading
3-tier application architecture
A 3-tier application architecture is a modular client-server architecture that consists of a presentation tier, an application tier and a data tier.Continue Reading
acceptance testing
Acceptance testing is a quality assurance (QA) process that determines to what degree an application meets end users' approval.Continue Reading
cookie
A cookie is information that a website puts on a user's computer.Continue Reading
product owner
A product owner is a role on a Scrum team that is accountable for the project's outcome. The product owner is responsible for maximizing product's value by managing and optimizing the product backlog.Continue Reading
Basics of SaaS testing, challenges and strategies
With the software-as-a-service model, QA professionals must address particular test challenges and criteria. Let's look at those SaaS issues and the strategies to navigate them.Continue Reading
An introductory guide to mobile app security testing
Secure mobile apps by engineering security right into the software and with thorough mobile app security testing. Here's what risks to look for, processes to use and tools to adopt.Continue Reading
pair programming
Pair programming is an Agile software development technique originating from Extreme programming (XP) in which two developers team together and work on one computer.Continue Reading
SQL injection
A SQL injection is a technique that attackers use to gain unauthorized access to a web application database by adding a string of malicious code to a database query.Continue Reading
How to build a CI/CD pipeline with Azure and GitHub
Some organizations need to build and deploy apps to specific cloud platforms. This walkthrough shows you step by step how to create a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub and Azure DevOps.Continue Reading
reverse-engineering
Reverse-engineering is the act of dismantling an object to see how it works.Continue Reading
How to use mind maps for software testing
Mind mapping is a visual way to brainstorm test ideas. Learn how to create and use mind maps to improve software quality.Continue Reading
UX research
UX (user experience) research is the study of learning what end users of a system or product need and want, then employing those insights to enhance the design process for products, services or software.Continue Reading
9 CI/CD best practices for DevOps teams
Building and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline requires more than just chains of automation. Adopt these CI/CD approaches to maximize your development and deployment efforts.Continue Reading
How software testing certifications can boost your career
How can software testing certifications give QA professionals a leg up in their careers? Learn how in this overview, as well as what certification types testers should consider.Continue Reading
The 3 essential Scrum team roles
Every successful Scrum team needs a product owner, a Scrum Master and developers. Here's why each role is essential and how effective collaboration between the three happens.Continue Reading
A production readiness checklist for software development
To achieve a smooth release cycle that can uncover potential glitches, an enterprise needs software release criteria that involve members of the dev, ops and business teams.Continue Reading
Overview of the problems automatic code generation can solve
Explore the ins and outs, pros and cons, and dos and don'ts of automatic code generation.Continue Reading
An Eggplant automation tool tutorial for Functional, DAI
Eggplant Functional and DAI are two popular tools in the testing community. This video demonstrates how to install the tools and integrate them with the agent feature.Continue Reading
How to write a good user story for cleaner code
A good user story isn't always easy to write. Answer key questions in easily understandable language to get development teams on the same page.Continue Reading
low-code and no-code development platforms
Low-code/no-code development platforms are types of visual software development environments that allow enterprise developers and citizen developers to drag and drop application components, connect them together and create mobile or web apps.Continue Reading
Review these 9 low-code use cases and industry examples
Don't get hung up on the basics of low-code and your development teams' makeup. Evaluate the following use cases to see if low-code makes sense for your project goals.Continue Reading
no-code
No-code is a software development approach that requires few, if any, programming skills to quickly build an application.Continue Reading
10 essential Scrum Master skills
From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master.Continue Reading
How to test connected car applications
When software testers deal with automobile-connected applications, they should think like a driver. Evaluate safety, connectivity and usability concerns to develop a strong app.Continue Reading
How to write test cases for both manual and automated tests
Immerse yourself in the basics -- and particulars -- of writing test cases for both manual and automated tests, and learn the components crucial to each approach.Continue Reading
citizen development
Citizen development is a business process that encourages non-IT-trained employees to become software developers, using IT-sanctioned low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms to create business applications.Continue Reading
The main types of database testing explained
Most software testers know about ACID for database testing. But the importance of databases means software teams should perform functional and nonfunctional testing in addition to verifying ACID adherence.Continue Reading
How to plan unit test coverage
Explore what an effective unit testing strategy looks like, whether it's wise to aim for a certain percentage of test coverage and how much unit testing is enough.Continue Reading
PERT chart
A PERT chart, sometimes called a PERT diagram, is a project management tool used to schedule, organize and coordinate tasks within a project.Continue Reading
How to performance test big data applications
When it comes to testing big data applications, there's a lot to consider and potentially be overwhelmed by. Here's how testers can keep their heads above water.Continue Reading
A guide to testing in DevOps and key strategies, practices
Here's why testers and testing are such big parts of DevOps, and some ways to further incorporate testing for better software application development.Continue Reading
How to use Agile swarming techniques to get features done
Agile teams can produce a viable product in no time when they swarm, but this all-hands approach to produce a user story or feature isn't easy.Continue Reading
Report testing checklist: Perform QA on data analysis reports
To incorporate data analysis features into software, fully test the reports they generate. Use this checklist to cover these reports' requirements, the test environment, APIs and test data.Continue Reading
Inside 5 types of test doubles
Spies, fakes and other nefarious-sounding test objects are actually beneficial to development teams. Learn about the five primary types of test doubles and when to use them.Continue Reading
performance testing
Performance testing is a testing measure that evaluates the speed, responsiveness and stability of a computer, network, software program or device under a workload.Continue Reading
How to make remote pair programming work
Two heads are better than one when you're writing software code. Learn how to get those two developers working together from separate locations in a remote pair programming session.Continue Reading
How to test micro apps
Micro apps are limited in functionality, but they still require a full slate of tests. Learn how micro apps and microservices differ, the benefits driving micro app adoption, and how to test them.Continue Reading
Basics of the pairwise, or all-pairs, testing technique
Pairwise testing can improve test coverage without increasing wait times. Consider the QA technique's benefits, challenges and role within a test suite.Continue Reading
software toolchain
A software toolchain is a set of software development tools used in combination with one another to complete complex software development tasks or to deliver a software product.Continue Reading
Harness these three types of developer collaboration tools
More than ever, developers must work as a team to achieve business goals. Here are three types of collaboration tools to help developers work with ease.Continue Reading
How to improve the developer experience
Developer experience matters in the fast-paced and customer-focused culture of DevOps teams. Software development leaders from major corporations share their tips for a good DX.Continue Reading
How to hold Three Amigos meetings in Agile development
Three Amigos is an Agile development strategy to keep projects on track with specifications, timeline expectations and more. Here's how to host the meetings, and who should join in.Continue Reading
How to implement Scrum the right way
Not sure where to start with Scrum? Check out a book that covers Scrum implementation from pre-development work through retrospectives, and details the frameworks to scale Scrum.Continue Reading
How and why to do parallel testing
Parallel testing can be a boon to test coverage and test execution times. But while the practice is quite adoptable, testers still need a well-thought-out implementation strategy.Continue Reading
How to put CI, CT and CD together in a DevOps pipeline
DevOps pipelines aren't just about CI/CD. Learn why continuous testing is a crucial piece of the puzzle, and how it ultimately results in cleaner code with fewer errors.Continue Reading
Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)
Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) is a scalable Agile software delivery framework.Continue Reading
Learn what to test in a mobile application
A lot goes into making sure an end user can interact with a mobile app seamlessly. Here are five ways to make sure a mobile app functions properly, without code or device challenges.Continue Reading
Learn how to perform TDD with a simple example
Fizz, buzz -- no, it isn't cocktail hour, although we don't mind if you pour one. It's time to learn test-driven development with a simple example.Continue Reading
Software accessibility testing: Standards, strategy and tools
Assistive technology ensures that all customers can access software easily. Don't overlook this important element of software quality. Here's how to test software accessibility.Continue Reading
Application performance monitoring tools and metrics quiz
Sharpen your pencil; it's APM quiz time. Test your knowledge of application performance monitoring and management, including tools, systems, concepts and best practices.Continue Reading
native app
A native application is a software program that is developed for use on a particular platform or device.Continue Reading
Common functional testing types explained, with examples
Not sure what to check during an integration test, or whether to combine regression and user acceptance testing? Learn what these functional test types cover, and when to do them.Continue Reading
user story
A user story is a tool used in Agile development to capture a description of a software feature from an end-user perspective.Continue Reading
23 software development metrics to track today
High-performance, engaging, secure apps don't happen by accident. Measure these KPIs to improve the software development process and software quality.Continue Reading