A guide to pair programming: a top software development method
Pair programming is a software development method where two programmers work together at one workstation. Learn how it works and how to leverage it.
When automated code reviews work — and when they don't
Automated tools tend to promise programmers and development teams faster, more efficient workflows, but relying solely on automated code review tools won’t guarantee you high-quality code.
Automated code review is the process of using software tools to automatically analyze source code for issues such as bugs, security vulnerabilities, and
Stop doing code reviews and try these alternatives
Code review is a standard part of the software development process in many companies, but in many cases performing code reviews is inefficient or even illogical.
For this article, I’ll focus on only pull-request-based code reviews. With pull-request code reviews, a developer works on some code and then sends
What is dogfooding and how does it impact software quality?
Explore the practice of dogfooding and learn how it can positively impact software and product development across industries.
How the 5 whys method works in theory — and why it might not work in practice
“Five whys” is known as a simple way to get to the root cause of a problem — but the simple methodology is better suited to simple problems rather than complex ones.
Quality Assurance requires analyzing incidents and taking measures to prevent them in the future, and that analysis often requires
Mob programming: a better way to manage work
Mob programming is an approach to software development in which the whole team works on the same project simultaneously. It’s usually explained from the engineering perspective, but what if this technique could address major challenges in project management as well?
Traditional ways of working in both project management and
Why you need proactive testing strategies (and tips for getting started)
Leaving software testing until the last minute can slow down your development process and introduce costly rework. Learn how to use more proactive testing strategies.
The best test management tools of 2023
Researching the best test management tools can quickly turn into an evaluation of which product has the best marketing. But what you should be evaluating is which test management platform best supports your software testing and development process.
Test case management tools exist to improve the quality of software. While
12 tips for improving software testing in teams
According to the CPSQ report, poor software quality resulted in a $2.41 trillion cost to the U.S. economy in 2022.
Engineering and management science have held the keys to improvement for several decades now. Here are some strategic tips for enhancing your testing methodology.
1. Test as early