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Test Metrics Without Tears[presentation] The profile of testing has been raised significantly in the last few years, largely due to Year 2000 issues. |
David Vaughan, The SIM Group
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Advanced Techniques in Test Automation[presentation] From this presentation's summary:
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Andrew Pollner, ALP International Corporatioin
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Automated Testing of Object-Oriented Components Using Intelligent Test Artifacts[presentation] Everyone agrees on the value of testing software components early and often to find defects before they become costly and to ensure that changes do not have unexpected side effects. |
Michael Silverstein, SilverMark, Inc.
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STAREAST 2000: How Testers Can Contribute to Reviews[presentation] Brian Lawrence begins his presentation with a brief overview of what a review 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
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Design and Test of Large-Scale Systems[presentation] Increasing complexity and functionality of digital systems--coupled with time-to-market constraints--pose quality challenges. |
Ann Miller, University of Missouri-Rolla
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Changing the Software Culture[presentation] Many of software's current problems stem from the pervasive culture of software organizations. This "hacker" culture glorifies rapid coding, is schedule-driven, and objects to measurement and planning. |
Watts Humphrey, The Software Engineering Institute
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Managing Business Dynamics for Software Developers[presentation] Managing a software development project is a complex mix of many forces--market expectations, the development process, product legacy, people skills, timelines, and budget. |
Ram Chillarege, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center
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Why is Linux so Reliable?[presentation] In the last few years, we have become accustomed to living in a Windows-centric world, and yet software reliability in PC systems is still a long way from being anything desirable. |
Les Hatton, Oakwood Computing, U.K.
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Management of Outsourcing--How to Avoid Common Mistakes[presentation] One of the most challenging areas of software management is encountered in the first year after an outsourcing contract is signed. |
Carol Dekkers, Quality Plus Technologies, Inc.
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Internet Product Delivery: Creating Quality at the Speed of the Web[presentation] Based on an operations perspective, Richard Martin shares his experiences with an e-commerce company in the areas of project planning, quality assurance, release management, and project delivery. |
Richard Martin, Calico Commerce
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Improve Your Estimating Process--Beginning with a Proof of Concept[presentation] Estimating is like the weather; everyone talks about it, but no one does anything about it. |
David Herron, The David Consulting Group, Inc.
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Software Measurement Programs: What Does It Take to Succeed?[presentation] A great deal is known about technical issues of data gathering and applied statistics as it relates to software measurement and analysis. However, less is known about what it takes to implement a successful software measurement program. |
Dennis Goldenson, The Software Engineering Institute
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Measuring the Complexity and Impact of Design Changes[presentation] Mike Libassi discusses how to use the Weighted Stability Index (WSI) Metrics Model, an adaptation of a U.S. Army method, to measure system design changes and the impact to software releases. |
Mike Libassi, Intel Corporation
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The Devil's in the Details: IT Benchmarking--Aligning Outsourcing Expectations and Managing Risks[presentation] Gathering IT intelligence data is critical to deciding what and when to outsource, and how to structure service levels to create a winning deal for both sides. |
Michael Mah, QSM Associates, Inc.
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The Problem of Project Management[presentation] As a project manager, your daily work is an unending stream of challenges. The burden of project success often lies at your feet. |
Brian Lawrence, Coyote Valley Software
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