ethics

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Analyzing a software project's ethical ramifications is as much a part of testing as analyzing a program for likely failures. As a tester and a philosopher, Rick Scott asks you to consider what ethical responsibilities testers have and to reflect on what a tester's code of ethics might look like.

Philosophy and Software Testing

In this first article in a series on the crossroads of software testing and philosophy, Rick Scott explains why the study of philosophy—particularly the areas of ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and aesthetics—is relevant to software development and particularly testing.

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Speaking Truth to Power: How to Break The Bad News

There comes a time in every software professional's career when telling the truth to someone in power becomes an issue. It can be a difficult situation, but it's far worse to keep silent. Norm Kerth offers some helpful advice on speaking up in ways that are tactful and sincere.

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