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Why Software Testers Should Help Developers Debug

Bonnie Bailey writes that helping developers debug can be a boon to the team; testers are naturally good at sniffing out problem areas and understanding how seemingly disparate pieces tie together.

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Bonnie Bailey
US Government Says Android Mobile OS Is Top Malware Target

When it comes to malware attacks, there is one mobile operating system—Android—that walks away with the dubious honor of being recognized as the number one target by two US security agencies. Pamela Rentz provides details about the report released by the DHS and the FBI.

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Pamela Rentz
Internet-Enabled Cars Will Change How We Drive

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers predicts that by the year 2025, 60 percent of the vehicles on the road will be Internet-enabled. This increased connectivity will mean more safety and convenience in your commute, but it also means your car could be vulnerable to software hacks.

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Beth Romanik
Is Offshore Development a Job Killer or Job Creator?

The debate on offshoring jobs, especially jobs in the IT industry, has been ongoing for years, and the world may never come to a consensus. But one point of discussion has been generating a lot of interest lately: the idea that offshoring may actually create jobs and not just eliminate them.

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John Vanderpool
How Agile Led to the Creation of the Technical Product Owner

Agile has become the primary mechanism by which normally incompatible roles crossbreed and create distinctive positions that bring great value to a company. Steve Vaughn writes on how agile has led to the creation of a new role—the technical product owner—that has benefited his team.

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Steve Vaughn
Choosing an LMS? Know Who You Are and Why You Want It

Before choosing a learning management system (LMS), know who you are and the reasons you want it. If you don’t, you may select a system that doesn’t meet your needs. Eric Bloom offers three different perspectives on how to look at LMS functionality.

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Eric Bloom
Tech Summer Camps Aim to Interest Kids in Computer Science

Technology camps that teach children computer skills—programming, software design, and how to build apps, websites, and video games—are gaining in popularity in the US, which is great news for the computer science industry. Campers get a leg up in learning valuable abilities for in-demand jobs.

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Beth Romanik