Software Test & Performance Collaborative

[Members-only] Article Of Security, Finance and Other Practical Matters

By Ross Collard

As guest editor for this issue of STP, I was asked to select the theme and to recommend authors. My theme can be summarized as “topics that intrigue me this month,” which (I claim) is more an enlightened than a haphazard assortment. I am proud to bring you some of the best new thinking in software security, financial software testing, practical experiences in performance testing, and testing centers of excellence.

[Members-only] Article Tough Choices

By Rex Black

Software and systems engineering expert Rex Black, president of RBCS testing consultancy, shares the story behind his choice of feature topics for this issue

of STP.

Article A Legacy Worth Imitating

By Andrew Muns

There’s something reflective that occurs after a big event, whether it’s the launch of a new piece of software or, in my case, a conference for the people who test software. Happily, STPCon 2009 was a great success and while we received some constructive criticism, we heard overwhelmingly positive feedback.

[Members-only] Article A Use-Case Black Hole On Demand

By Edward J Correia

Dead-ends in a user interface are annoying for the user, and should be avoided at all costs. Find out about a major service provider that missed a few biggies.

Article A Good-Bye To ‘Best’ Practices

By Edward J Correia

Not all “best” practices are the best. Some are not even that good. This month we say goodbye to the Best Practices column and usher in the Case Study, in which we chronicle what works and what does not