Noel Wurst

Previously a copywriter and editor for TechWell, SQE, and StickyMinds.com, Noel Wurst has written for numerous blogs, websites, newspapers, and magazines. Noel has presented educational conference sessions for those looking to become better writers. In his spare time, he can be found spending time with his wife and two sons—and tending to the food on his Big Green Egg. Noel eagerly looks forward to technology's future, while refusing to let go of the relics of the past.

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How a Mobile App Helps Bypass Border Bureaucracy

It used to be that those coming into the US with hopes of becoming citizens of this country might have been slightly behind the times when it comes to technology. That's hardly the case anymore. Learn how one nonprofit is hoping that a mobile app can make the journey easier for everyone.

Gesture Recognition Technology Begins to Eclipse Even Itself

It wasn't long ago that we all marveled at being able to control things like video games and our computer cursors with only our hand movements—no touching required. Now we learn that we can complete the same tasks—and many others—without even being in the same room.

What Does "Real" Passion Look Like in Software Development?

Passion is one of the most widely claimed and required traits for testers and developers alike—but what does "real" passion look like? What are those who are truly passionate doing with their dedication to their trade? Some keep it to themselves, while others use it to the benefit of all.

How Software Is Being Used to Fill Seats in Smarter Stadiums

Stadiums worldwide are struggling to fill seats, even in a league as profitable as the NFL. One team in particular is embracing software specifically to encourage fans to experience the game in ways they've never been able to in the past—by letting them view the games on their own devices.

Is Outsourced Software Testing on the Way Out?

Companies have been using outsourced employees, especially in software testing, for years now—but is the trend starting to wane? Recent studies have shown that perhaps outsourcing doesn't come with all the advantages that were once promised, and the same results can be achieved in-house.

Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat Stays Agile from the Post Office

Agile may not be the first word you think of in relation to the post office, but perhaps it deserves to be. With both the United States Post Office and the Australia Post touting their recent successes with the methodology, could we see a turnaround of their dire financial situations?

Can Agile Development Save the Video Game Console Industry?

Agile's presence in the mobile development world has been widely documented—but can it also be credited for the recent downslide of at-home console gaming revenues? Those console manufacturers that aren't using agile may want to give it a try before they slip even further back in the race.

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