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Testing Component-Based Software[presentation]

Today component engineering is gaining substantial interest in the software engineering community.

Jerry Gao, San Jose State University
Software Inspection: Taking a Step Forward to Completion[presentation]

A software inspection is a well-known method in the industry today to improve the quality of software that we produce.

Neela Majumder, Intel Corporation
Software Inspection: Taking a Step Forward to Completion[presentation]

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Neela Majumder, Intel Corporation
Making Sense Out of Test Planning[presentation]

Too often, a neophyte test planner is overwhelmed by the complexity and scope of test planning. Kathy Iberle presents several practical methods to divide the testing into manageable pieces.

Kathy Iberle, Hewlett-Packard
Establishing the Test Process in a Young Software Organization[presentation]

Establishing a test process in a young software organization with ongoing projects is a complex and intensive activity.

Enrico Omar Casati, Spazio01 S.P.A.
STARWEST 1999: Confessions of a (Recovering) Coding Cowboy[presentation]

If you sometimes feel that programmers seem to resent testing, then this presentation is for you! Learn how to identify different types of programmers' personalities and development styles and deal with them to your adventage.

Susan Joslyn, SJ+ Systems Associates, Inc.
Testing Interactions in Object-Oriented Software[presentation]

At each level of integration (class, component, subsystem, and system), there are possible interactions between the pieces that are being integrated.

John McGregor, Software Architects
STARWEST 1999: How Testers Can Contribute to Reviews and Inspections[presentation]

Brian Lawrence begins his presentation with a brief overview of what inspection is and how it works in software organizations. Although testers may or may not understand source code, they can still contribute considerable value in reviews.

Brian Lawrence, Coyote Valley Software
Birth of a Test Organization[presentation]

Discover how a new test group becomes respected within an existing IT infrastructure. Learn how to crawl, take your first steps, and walk before attempting to run.

Lisa Bresko, Infoworks
A Baker's Dozen Questions to Ask Before Writing a Test Plan[presentation]

Have you ever needed to generate a test plan for a project or product you knew little about? Have you ever felt grossly unprepared when starting a testing project? If so, this presentation will help you.

Howie Dow, Compaq Computer Corporation
How Testers Can Use a Software Reliability Engineering Maturity Model[presentation]

If you are a novice to the process of software reliability engineering (SRE) or a seasoned practitioner trying to increase efficiency, John Musa can help you!

John Musa, International Consultant
Building a Responsive Testing Team[presentation]

Where do you begin when building a testing team? Who should you look for and what personal skills and qualifications should they have? How do you keep testers once you get them?

Jack Cook, Qwest Communications International, Inc.
Five Reasons Why Your Inspection Program May Fail[presentation]

We've all heard that inspection is one of the best ways to improve quality and productivity, yet in our industry, sustained consistent usage of inspection has been elusive.

Brian Lawrence, Coyote Valley Software
Automation in Web Testing[presentation]

Observe how one company developed a comprehensive testing suite for a Web site that included functional, integration, and stress testing.

Reinhard Weiss, Further Inspection
Should This Test Be Automated?[presentation]

For the decision to automate a test to be a good one, the value of re-running the test must exceed the cost to automate it. People often measure value and cost in the wrong terms.

Brian Marick, Reliable Software Technologies

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