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Defect Reporting: The Next Steps When a software defect is identified, best practices usually only pertain to the initial writing of the defect, not the tasks required to close it. Many factors can influence the tester's work. The solution is to add a “Next Steps” section that identifies the work remaining and the person responsible for completing it. |
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Shifting Security Left: The Innovation of DevSecOps The more established a product is when it is first audited for security, the harder it will be to find the time to fix problems and to refactor the software. DevSecOps was created to get application security practices into the development process as early as possible, so we can use them from the beginning of a project. |
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How Blockchain Technology Will Disrupt Business The security factor has made blockchain popular in finance applications—indeed, it's probably known best as the record-keeping technology behind bitcoin. But there’s more to its prospects than finance. Blockchain stands to be a disruptor in the business world because it has potential applications in so many fields. |
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3 Tactics to Stay Productive with an Agile Schedule The usual productivity tips apply best to those working in a typical office with typical hours. What if you don’t work within a structured schedule? How can you stay productive when work ebbs and flows or occurs outside the typical nine-to-five? Here are three ways to be productive when your schedule is unpredictable. |
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Top 10 TechWell Insights Stories of 2019 Career development was on many software practitioners' minds in 2019, as some of our top stories were about having a technical lead on a Scrum team and making the switch from quality assurance to quality engineering. Stories about new ideas such as DevOps and continuous testing also ranked high. Check out the roundup. |
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Stop Fanning the Flames of Constant Firefighting Continually having to address unexpected problems interrupts your original sprint activities, causing stress on the team members and fanning the flames for future firefights. But with due diligence, you can lessen the need to constantly put out fires. Here are some steps that can break the cycle of work and rework. |
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Security Testing: A Constructive Mindset with a Destructive Approach A typical tester mimics end-users, who are constructive when exploring an application’s functionality. But the role of a security tester is different. Their focus is mainly on mimicking hackers, who are intentionally destructive. A solid security strategy should balance both constructive and destructive efforts. |
