1) Ensure data mapping: Make sure that the mapping between different forms or screens of AUT (Application Under Test) and the Relations of its DB is not only accurate but is also according to design documents. 2) Ensure ACID Properties of Transactions: ACID properties of DB Transactions refer to the … Continue reading
The project task list should conform to a fun heuristic called the 8/80 rule, which states that the duration of any task should not take more than 80 hours nor less than 8 hours to finish. We don’t want the tasks to be so granular that we’re dictating each step … Continue reading
For software managers: Do whatever you want during interviews, but make the candidate write some code (or test some code for testers). Would you hire a magician without asking them to show you some magic tricks? Of course not. And stop asking questions that the candidate can easily find its … Continue reading
Read a technical book each quarter. Read nontechnical books, too:Don’t forget the human side of the equation. Take classes. Actively participate in local user groups. Experiment with different environments. Stay current. Subscribe to trade magazines and other journals. Get wired. Newsgroups are a great way to find out other people … Continue reading
Some developers think writing excessive amounts of comments will increase the “code quality”. This is not so. Good code is its own best documentation. As you’re about to add a comment, ask yourself, ‘How can I improve the code so that this comment isn’t needed?’ Improve the code and then … Continue reading
At the beginning of the project, make sure the stakeholders share a common understanding of how they will determine whether this project is successful. Too often, meeting a predetermined schedule is the only apparent success factor, but there are certainly others. Begin by identifying your stakeholders and their interests and … Continue reading
Product Objectives should be well written and agreed to by all stakeholders, it can have a significant positive impact on reducing rework on the project, and help you to take the right decisions as you’ll do only the actions the will satisfy those objectives. if you don’t know the objectives … Continue reading
A testing advice for both testers and developers: Keep “task manager” open while testing your application and keep an eye of the CPU, memory, disk and network activities… you might learn some performance issues about the code just by doing that.
ExpertWave is pleased to participate in the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) Initiative launched by SECC in the period starting 25 December 2011 ending 31 March 2012 in alignment with SECC’s mandate of promoting best practices in software testing in Egypt. Check ExpertWave website for more details about the … Continue reading
ExpertWave accreditation application has been accepted by ESTB. Also, the training material proposed by ExpertWave for the ISTQB foundation level certificate has been approved by the board. This makes ExpertWave one of the first companies in Egypt to provide the ISTQB foundation level training course. This also … Continue reading
