We all write code, even in a relatively short project, for quite a long time. It isn't just the first few days/weeks (sometimes months...) of the main writing period, but rather also the additions down the road, the fixes, and the patches. This means that the code gets "dirty" with time, no matter how "clean [...]
From initial concept to final launch, each product you develop must undergo countless tests to ensure that it is ready for market. And our Test Management platform is designed to help you analyze everything from the GUI to the security to the functionality of every application your team builds. But there are times when you [...]
When staffing project management teams, common sense says that you should always select the most qualified people for the job. This basic logic holds true across all industries. So when building a software QA team, this means finding the most experienced and educated testers you can get your hands on. Doing so ensures that you're [...]
When Edward de Bono published 6 Thinking Hats in 1985, he was speaking primarily to the business community. Over the past 3 decades, however, de Bono's revolutionary approach to project management has spilled into countless other disciplines - including software testing. We’ve spent the last several months outlining the importance of de Bono’s approach [...]
Effective software testing is more than just an art or science. The successful tester must call on a range of disciplines to develop quality products. This success becomes amplified when all team members wear different hats and assume various responsibilities – at least according to Edward de Bono, author of the 1985 classic, Six Thinking [...]
By definition, software quality assurance is a highly analytical discipline. As you test and debug different products, you rely more on the left hemisphere of your brain – the side that handles logic. If there were a color associated with this analytical approach, it would probably be a neutral gray – devoid of any emotional [...]
When it comes to SEO and network security, the term “black hat” has very negative – often illegal – connotations. But in managerial circles, wearing the Black Hat can be a good thing. Not just good. Done correctly, Black Hat thinking can play an invaluable role in business success. According to Edward de Bono’s 1985 [...]
Of course software testing can become emotional. Who among us hasn't gotten frustrated by a particularly stubborn fix – or felt the elation of finally finishing a difficult project? However, these experiences are usually unpredictable. We become overwhelmed and caught off guard by our emotions. But according to Edward de Bono, there are times when [...]
In last month's article, we explored an innovative approach to project management – one in which teams could improve their chances of success by adopting 6 complementary "lateral thinking" styles throughout the development process. The concept was first introduced by Edward de Bono in his 1985 landmark book, Six Thinking Hats. And in the [...]
In 1985, Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono (yes – his real name) introduced a lateral thinking concept in his landmark book, Six Thinking Hats. According to this new philosophy, it is possible to fuse the best components of many different cognitive styles to achieve optimal results in project management. These 6 color-coded Hats include: [...]
