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Write automated tests in xUnit using Test Double patterns: Automated testing is a cornerstone of agile software development: an effective testing strategy delivers new functionality more aggressively, accelerates user feedback, and improves quality. In this chapter download from xUnit Test Patterns, learn how to write automated tests using xUnit, the most popular unit testing framework in use...; Tags: Automated Testing, Addison-Wesley, Test, Chapter Coverage, Software Development, Development Tools, Software/Web Development; Book chapters 2007-08-08
State Agency Upgrades Operating System for More Reliable Customer Service: The Washington Department of Licensing is upgrading to the Windows Vista operating system on all its Automated Testing System ATS computers. These computers are used by citizens taking driver knowledge tests. The ATS, administrative computers, and automated lobby management system computers have enhanced reliability and security, making it possible for...; Tags: Customer Service, Automated Testing, Agency, Knowledge, Operating System, Computer, Productivity, Product Marketing, Marketing; Case studies 2007-06-01
Docklight Scripting (zip): Docklight Scripting is an automated testing tool for serial communication protocols via COM (RS232, RS422/485), TCP client and server and UDP. It features an easy-to-use script language to create and run automated test jobs. A Docklight script allows you to execute communication functions (sending predefined data, detecting specific sequences) and...; Tags: Automated Testing, Docklight Scripting; Software downloads 2007-05-21
Eggplant (dmg): Eggplant Provides a level of test automation for Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 that no other automated testing tool can match testing the actual user experience by observing and interacting with the Mac interface just like a person would. You can use it to test applications running on...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Automated Testing, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2006-12-23
automated testing in FDA-Regulated Environments with Mercury and Genilogix: Mandated by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration, the Computer Systems Validation CSV process represents a critical step in the deployment and maintenance of software applications for life sciences companies. Mercury, together with specific guidance and technology from Genilogix, can help automate and accelerate the validation process to contribute to organizational...; Tags: Automated Testing, Mercury Interactive Corp., Regulatory Compliance, Tools & Techniques, Healthcare, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Management; White papers 2006-07-01

AllRecall Consul (1): AllRecall Consul is a program for automated testing applications with character-based interface, such as DOS programs and Unix applications through Telnet client. Main features includes: record into script all keyboard input and shortcuts, replay recorded keyboard input from script on tested window, and provide executing from external applications and program...; Tags: Automated Testing, AllRecall Consul, Keyboards, Telnet, Hardware, Peripherals, Networking; Software downloads 2005-06-03
Microsoft cuts 62 testing jobs: Microsoft cuts 62 testing jobsWow, no more defects in Window, guess they can fire them all.I can understand more automated testing, but if they can automate the testing, they should still retain as many people as possible given the extremely high number of defects they still have. With billions rolling...; Tags: job, Microsoft Corp., automated testing; Discussion threads 2005-01-20
automated testing: Preventing DOA for SOA: The task of managing and maintaining today's IT infrastructure has become vastly more complicated and complex as IT has become more critical to business success. The response from a technology perspective has been the introduction of services oriented architectures that enable IT to be responsive to the business needs but...; Tags: Automated Testing, Information Technology, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Strategy, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Management; White papers 2004-11-30
automated testing: A Silver Bullet?: This white paper debunks the myths around automation and helps readers to understand the difference between implementing automated testing and attaining the Holy Grail. Most often, this means explaining what automated testing actually is, and what automated testing tools and solutions can actually do. The paper succeeds in clearly explaining...; Tags: Automated Testing; White papers 2001-09-01
Collaboration and Process Support Cuts Database Development Time in Half: Configuresoft, an innovator in systems management technology and a Microsoft Gold Certified partner, delivers solutions that help companies efficiently manage nowadays heterogeneous computing infrastructures. To enable enterprises to track and measure IT performance, Configuresoft developed a business intelligence component for its primary solution, Enterprise Configuration Manager. To streamline this development,...; Tags: Microsoft Visual Studio, Automated Testing, Collaboration, Configuresoft Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Development Tools, Storage, Databases, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Case studies

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Dynamic documents as two-way end points help bind people and processes to SOA: Read the full paper. Listen to the podcast. Sponsor: JustSystems North America. Making services oriented architecture SOA a fixture across larger swaths of enterprise IT and business processes has grown into a top goal. Finding additional innovation to amplify a SOA's value is therefore always welcome. ...; Tags: Document, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Mashups turn into an industry as offerings mature: There were a great many product announcements at Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco last month, but it was the number of announcements around Web-based mashups in particular that received a large share of attendee and media attention. By my count there were at least nine significant announcements in...; Tags: Web, Industry, Mashup, JackBe, Lotus Mashups, MashupHub, Mindtouch, Itasca, Serena, Mashup Exchange, SnapLogic, Dion Hinchcliffe; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Small differences can make a BIG difference: I recently got a chance to talk with one VC firm that's focused some of its attention and money on cleantech. One of their investments is in OPX, which seems to have a unique approach to solving some of the energy and raw material supply issues facing the planet....; Tags: Chemicals, Clean Technology, Costs, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-15
It's finally official: XP is coming to the XO: Microsoft's participation in the One Laptop Per Child OLPC initiative has been fraught with mystery and disinformation from the get-go. But on May 15, Microsoft officials finally gave the OLPC project Redmond's official blessing. Up to this point, OLPC Chief Nicholas Negroponte preannounced Microsoft's every move on...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Images: Mars is getting a new visitor: NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander is expected to search for life after it touches down near an icy region of the Red Planet on May 25.On the morning of May 25, Mars will receive a new alien contraption from Earth, the Phoenix Mars Lander. Its three month mission is to sample...; Tags: Surface, Earth, NASA, Phoenix Technologies, It', CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-15
DIY phishing kits introducing new features: What are some of the main factors for the increase of phishing attacks, and their maturity from passive emails to blended threats attempting to not just steal personal information, but also infect with malware by embedding client-side vulnerabilities at the pages? It's all a matter of perspective, which in this...; Tags: Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-05-15
More on the Vista DVD playback issue: I thought I'd give you an update on the DVD playback problem that I reported on yesterday. Here's a summary of the problem: DVD playback is corrupted when one of the three screens (in this case a Wacon Cintiq WX12) is used to display the...; Tags: Problem, Microsoft Windows Vista, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Off Topic: Integrating mobile devices can be a challenge: I've been working through a project for a KG client that involves running through the same script on Windows XP, Mac OS X (10.5) and Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. I mentioned the overall parameters of that effort in the post Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and...; Tags: Microsoft ActiveSync, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Mobile Device, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS, Linux, Desktops, Handhelds, Software, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-05-15
News to know: Comcast-Plaxo; Icahn-Yahoo; Linux; Microsoft: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Comcast buys Plaxo: Will social networking and TV fly? Dennis Howlett: Comcast scoops up Plaxo: good move Dan Farber: Comcast goes social with Plaxo acquisition Techmeme EIC podcast: HP-EDS; Google; SaaS Adrian...; Tags: Plaxo Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Comcast Corp., Workday, Microsoft Corp., Zoho, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Rootkits, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Hardware, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Maple4 FTP Connection (zip): The automated copying or carry of data on FTP Server. By means of FC it is possible to set obviously with what files to work (for example, to copy index.html), or easier to specify the catalogue of sending and transfer. The broad gully of work with FC (all work -...; Tags: Catalogue, FTP Server, Maple4, Servers, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-15