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Office Dress Codes: Appropriate, Casual, and Otherwise Opinions vary about what qualifies as appropriate office attire, though the preponderance of opinion is toward the informal and casual, at least for technical professionals. But it can be difficult to determine what's acceptable, depending on the office—and for the always ambiguous "casual Fridays." |
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Staying Competitive in Software Testing In today’s global economy, staying competitive may be more important than ever. Three ways to contend are by focusing on price, niche (addressing a particular group’s needs), or differentiation (doing things better in some way). Which tactic you choose could make all the difference for your software team. |
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Fail Fast: Embrace Failure to Encourage Success Fear of failure can hold you back from learning and creating new things. Conversely, creating an environment where it’s safe to fail shows that progress toward mastery is just as important as achieving mastery. A leader who encourages failing fast will have a team where everyone is performing at their best. |
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The Secret to Becoming the New Tech Expert Studies show that people who regularly practice being mindful can maximize their creativity and problem-solving, heads and shoulders above those who don’t. By taking time every day to stop, clear out the noise, and reflect, these people are continuously learning, improving, and becoming the new tech experts. |
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What’s in the Summer 2016 Issue of Better Software Magazine? The summer issue of Better Software magazine is now live! This issue includes a number of articles that emphasize state-of-the-art practices in the IoT, DevOps, and product-driven process, in addition to highlighting the roles of QA, women, and Millennials and the benefits they can bring to your organization. |
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Building a Business Case for Automation in Your Software Lifecycle To remain competitive, organizations should consider implementing a well-integrated set of automation capabilities—not just for testing, but across the entire lifecycle. Making the investment might take some convincing, so here are some questions to ask in order to assess the potential benefits of automation. |
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Uncovering the Secrets to a Work-Life Balance While maintaining a good work-life balance is still as desirable as ever, it may also be more difficult than ever. Having technology constantly available makes it hard for us to disconnect from our jobs. But making time for family, health, and hobbies is beneficial not only to our lives, but also to our work. |
