Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• Test metrics and use case coverage during testing

  When using use cases to drive testing, it's important to understand that there are no industry standards for coverage. Testing expert Mike Kelly explains how testers should approach dubious metrics.  Continue Reading

• Scrum and requirements gathering

  Scrum, an agile methodology, offers great advantages for certain software project teams. Expert Betty Luedke explains the basic tenets of Scrum and how they affect requirements engineering.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of user acceptance testing

  User acceptance testing is an important part of the software development lifecycle. Expert Karen N. Johnson explains why UAT is beneficial for testers, users and virtually everyone involved in a software project.  Continue Reading

• The scope of user acceptance testing

  User acceptance testing is ineffective if testers don't allocate the proper time and resources. Expert Karen N. Johnson explains how to avoid shortchanging UAT.  Continue Reading

• Testability requirements and verification work

  Testability and verifiability are a category of nonfunctional requirements. Expert Roxanne Miller explains how these concepts fit into software requirements engineering.  Continue Reading

• Granularity in test case design

  Test case granularity is a complex issue in test case design. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to determine how detailed your test cases should be.  Continue Reading

• Prioritizing software testing on little time

  Too many test cases and too little time? Expert Scott Barber explains how to prioritize testing.  Continue Reading

• Requirements gathering for payroll application

  Engineering requirements for a payroll or similar application demands careful consideration. Expert Rob Apmann explains how to approach this complicated task.  Continue Reading

• Usability testing vs. user acceptance testing

  Usability testing and user acceptance testing may sound similar, but these tests have different focuses and are executed at different times in the SDLC. Expert Karen N. Johnson explains how these tests work.  Continue Reading

• How to create a testing scorecard

  A software testing scorecard can be a good tool for managing a team's progress. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to create a testing scorecard and that fits yours and the customer's needs.  Continue Reading

• Free load and performance testing tools

  What is a good choice for a free load testing tool? Expert Dan Cornell offers his advice and explains how to get started with your testing tool.  Continue Reading

• How to structure a software requirements document

  Effective requirements documentation is essential for any good software project. Expert Karl E. Wiegers explains how to structure your software requirements documents.  Continue Reading

• Test plan and test strategy

  Software testing is helped by a good test plans, strategies and logistics. Expert Scott Barber explains what these aspects of the testing methodology are.  Continue Reading

• Software requirements specification and IEEE standards

  What does the IEEE outline for requirements specifications, and how strictly should you abide by that standard? Expert Karl E. Wiegers digs into the details of an SRS.  Continue Reading

• Estimating project costs, writing project reports

  Estimating the cost of a software development project and writing a suitable project report are not necessarily difficult tasks. Bas de Baar breaks down project reporting and cost estimation for beginners.  Continue Reading

• Rewarding team members for outstanding work

  Recognizing or rewarding team members for jobs well done helps build morale. Your sincere appreciation can go a long way, says project management expert David Christiansen.  Continue Reading

• Clarifying software requirements

  Software requirements engineering is impeded by unclear, indeterminate requirements. Expert Karl E. Wiegers explains how analysts can clarify requirements with users.  Continue Reading

• Creating a secure login page with Java

  Strong authentication and session security are the foundation of a secure Java login page. Expert Ramesh Nagappan explores the security technology and best practices behind robust login sites.  Continue Reading

• How to create a secure login page using ASP.NET

  A secure ASP.NET login page is easier to create than one might assume. Expert Dan Cornell explains how to use authentication and authorization to ensure your login page is safe.  Continue Reading