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- functional testing
Functional testing is a process used to evaluate software during development to ensure that it meets the application’s intended requirements.
- shift-right testing
Shift-right testing is a method of continuously testing software while it is in a post-production environment.
- rapid application development (RAD)
Rapid application development (RAD) is a model based on the concept that higher-quality products can be developed faster through more expedient processes, such as early prototyping, reusing software components and less formality in team communications.
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ALM
Application lifecycle management (ALM) refers to the processes, models and tools that manage an application from idea conception through end-of-life. ALM includes the management of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements management, design, code, test, release management and software maintenance, but goes beyond SDLC and includes management of governance and operations processes. ALM tools facilitate adherence to software development processes and help to provide an integrated approach to application development.
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- Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics (MDA)
Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics (MDA) is a design framework that helps video game designers (and the software developers who work with them) understand what effect a game's rules, player capabilities and setting have on the success of a game.
- configuration service provider (CSP)
A configuration service provider (CSP) is a component of the Windows client operating system that shows IT professionals potential device configuration choices and allows them to apply the settings across multiple Windows OSes.
- model-driven development (MDD)
Model-driven development (MDD) is a format to write and implement software quickly, effectively and at minimum cost.
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- Application Lifecycle Management Software Fundamentals
- Application Lifecycle Management Tools and Processes
- Cloud ALM
- Service-Level Agreement Management
- Software Configuration and Change Management
- Software Deployment Management
- Software Maintenance Process
- Software Performance Management
- Software Requirements Management
- Software ROI and Business Analysis
- Software Version Control
Models and Methodologies
Software development models and methodologies describe the processes that are followed in a software development lifecycle (SDLC.) Traditional approaches include the phased waterfall methodology that includes requirements, design, implementation, verification and maintenance phases. The traditional approaches typically require that each phase is complete before the next one starts. Agile methodologies such as XP and Scrum work in shorter iterations and promote a collaborative approach where project teams include members representing business, development and test work closely together throughout the entire lifecycle.
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- shift-right testing
Shift-right testing is a method of continuously testing software while it is in a post-production environment.
- rapid application development (RAD)
Rapid application development (RAD) is a model based on the concept that higher-quality products can be developed faster through more expedient processes, such as early prototyping, reusing software components and less formality in team communications.
- Agile retrospective
An Agile retrospective is a meeting that’s held at the end of an iteration in Agile development.
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- Agile Software Development (Agile, Scrum, Extreme)
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Scrum software development
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Test-Driven and Model-Driven Development
- Traditional Software Models (RUP, V-Model, CMM, Waterfall)
Project Management
Software performance management is a critical component of application lifecycle management. Software applications need to be tested to see if they'll be able to withstand the anticipated load and be scalable for future growth. By including software performance management as a component of the application's lifecycle, the team can perform the testing necessary to determine the application's thresholds and proactively code for optimal performance. With software performance management included in the overall plan, performance can be predicted and eliminate any unpleasant surprises due to slow performance.
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- rapid application development (RAD)
Rapid application development (RAD) is a model based on the concept that higher-quality products can be developed faster through more expedient processes, such as early prototyping, reusing software components and less formality in team communications.
- white box testing
White box testing is a software testing methodology in which the code structure is known and understood by the tester.
- acceptance testing
An acceptance test confirms that an story is complete by matching a user action scenario with a desired outcome. (Continued...)
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- Building Software Project Teams
- Outsourcing Software Projects
- Software Project Management Process
- Software Project Tracking and Reports
- Software Quality Management
- Software Testing and QA Fundamentals
Requirements
Software requirements engineering is a crucial element in software engineering. Requirements analysis includes three types of activity: eliciting requirements, analyzing requirements and recording requirements. Eliciting requirements is the task of communicating with customers, users and stakeholders to determine which functions and features of an application. In analyzing the requirements, customers, users, and stakeholders help clarify and prioritize those features and functions. Documenting requirements can be done in different ways or with different tools. Traditional methodologies use a requirements specification. Agile methodologies document requirements with use cases or user stories.
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- integrated development environment (IDE)
An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software suite that consolidates basic tools required to write and test software.
- rapid mobile app development (RMAD)
Rapid mobile application development (RMAD) uses low-code/no-code programming tools to speed the process of application creation for mobile platforms.
- software development life cycle (SDLC)
Software development life cycle (SDLC) is a concept used in project management to describe the stages and tasks involved in each step of writing and deploying software. An SDLC model maps the software development process from its initial planning through maintenance and eventual retirement of the completed application.
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- Building security into the SDLC (Software development life cycle)
- Gathering Software Requirements Use Cases
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Security Testing and QA
Software security testing and quality assurance is used to provide protection for data managed and controlled by software applications. Security testing needs to be done to prevent harm that could result from the loss, inaccuracy, alteration, unavailability or misuse of data. Information is categorized by severity of impact and security requirements such as those that address access control, data management and access, audit trails and usage records must be validated. Security defects are often a result of non-conformance or an error or omission in the software requirements.
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- shift-right testing
Shift-right testing is a method of continuously testing software while it is in a post-production environment.
- pen test (penetration testing)
Penetration testing, also called pen testing or ethical hacking, is the practice of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.
- denial-of-service attack
A denial-of-service attack is a security event that occurs when an attacker prevents legitimate users from accessing specific computer systems, devices, services or other IT resources.
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- Apply automated security scanning during app development
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- Internet Application Security
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Software Testing
Software testing is used to determine whether a software application is producing the expected results. Depending on the methodology used and the type of testing that's being done, software testing can happen at any time in the software development process. There are a variety of types of tests that are performed at different stages of the software development lifecycle such as unit tests, integration tests, systems tests and acceptance tests. Each of these can be further divided into types of testing such as functional, performance, regression, or usability tests, just to name a few. There are many tools that are used in software testing both to help find defects as well as to help track defects so that the end result is a high-quality product.
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- functional testing
Functional testing is a process used to evaluate software during development to ensure that it meets the application’s intended requirements.
- binaural sound (binaural beats)
Binaural sound is audio that is recorded through specialized dual microphone setups, allowing for a stereophonic 3D audio effect that simulates sound as heard when physically present.
- behavior-driven development (BDD)
Behavior-driven development (BDD) is an Agile software development methodology in which an application is documented and designed around the behavior a user expects to experience when interacting with it.
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- Automated Software Testing
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- Exploratory Software Testing
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- Software Regression Testing
- Software Test Design and Planning
- Software Testing Methodologies
- Software Testing Tools and Frameworks
- Software Usability Testing and User Acceptance
- Stress, Load and Software Performance Testing
- Unit, Integration and Functional Software Testing