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Test Management

[Members-only] Beautiful Testing Satisfies Stakeholders

This article, contributed by STP guest editor Rex Black, is reprinted from “Beautiful Testing: Leading Professionals Reveal How They Improve Software”_ (O’Reilly, October 2009). The book, edited by Tim Riley and Adam Goucher, is a compilation of essays from 27 world-renowned testing and development experts based on their experiences in the field (all author royalties from sales of the book go to the Nothing But Nets anti-malaria campaign). Here, Black shares his insights into design and implementation of tests that pay off for stakeholders, both immediately and long-term.

In | Feb 1st, 2010 | 0 comments

Testing Services

Outsourced Testing Demands Trust and Transparency

Relinquishing control is critical to maximize the benefits of outsourced testing, says Qualitest US CEO Yaron Kottler, who shares global insights into the state of software testing and QA.

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STP Community News

STP Collaborative Introduces Its New Strategic Advisory Board

STP Collaborative is very pleased to announce its new Strategic Advisory Board, which comprises the industry’s most knowledgeable and highly respected experts

In | Jul 11th, 2009 | 0 comments

Test Automation

[Members-only] Ajax By Numbers: A Unit Testing Primer

The author of “JUnit in Action” provides you with a palette of open-source tools and techniques for pruning defects from your Ajax applications.

In , | May 1st, 2009 | 0 comments

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