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Selenium Basics for Java Released on UltimateQA.com

UltimateQA.com announced the release of my newest course to help share my knowledge of automation using Selenium WebDriver. This course was developed to provide students with the basic configuration and understanding to get started with WebDriver. Updates and additional courses will be developed in response to student feedback and interest. Below is the announcement from UltimateQA.com: Here’s…

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The Dangers of Tribal Knowledge

Having a knowledgeable team is powerful unless the team is unable to share that knowledge effectively. #tribalknowledge

On her first day, Jayne spent a lot of time collecting data from teammates to become familiar with the companies systems and procedures. Since she appreciated the hands-on approach being taken with getting her settled in, she made her own notes and never stopped to ask if there was a corporate wiki or central document system where this information was stored. Six months later, Jayne had become a…

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#IT #Knowledge Sharing #Software development #Test Development #Testing

Grab a sneak peek from the getting started section of my upcoming course. Earlier this year I started working on a new video course, Selenium WebDriver Basics for Java…

Are We Agile Yet?

Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of working with multiple teams with each practicing their own flavor of Agile. This has given me the opportunity to see how processes grow and evolve based on the goals, strengths, and challenges faced by the teams. I have also been able to witness and gain insight into some of the confusion and mystery surrounding the Agile Methodology. For those…

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Adventures in LoadRunner 2: Dangerous Data

Data can make or break an automation initiative. #SoftwareTesting #Performance

Given my experience with creating automated regression tests, one would think that I’d remember the dangers of improperly planned data. Unfortunately, I am susceptible to getting wrapped up in how the function works and getting to an initial success and sometimes forget to see if the feature works differently if the data varies. While I take comfort in not being alone in making this mistake, I…

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Chainmail 101.5: Beginner’s Chainmail with Advanced Topics

Interested in learning how to knit with steel? #Chainmail #medieval #SCA

Overview: Welcome to Chainmail 101.5. This workshop will cover the basic techniques of mail production including: Essential Tools for making Chainmail Turning wire into rings Knitting Steel The 4 in 1 pattern The 6 in 1 pattern The 8 in 1 pattern We will also cover these additional advanced topics: Constructing a Wire Crank Creating a Coif Essential Tools and Materials for Making Chainmail: The…

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#Chainmail #DIY #Hobby #Medieval #SCA

Stereotypes and Social Stigmas in the Twenty First Century

A stereotype, as defined by Webster’s New World Dictionary, is “a fixed or conventional notion or conception” (Agnes, 2003). In other words, it is a generalized idea about something or someone. The most prevalent stereotypes in modern society are those regarding people. These concepts attribute qualities to members of various groups based on race, ethnicity, economic status, education, age, and…

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Outdoor Games Played in Medieval Times and Earlier

Spring is upon us and it's time to chase the kids outside to play. Here are some ideas. #games

Overview: Finding something to do at an event when you’re too young to take part in many activities can be difficult. In this class, we will learn some games that are easy and appropriate for events. This isn’t as difficult as you might expect, in fact you may already know several of the games. Here is the list: Hopscotch Hoodsman’s (Blind Man’s) Bluff / Jingling Barley Break How Many Miles to…

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#Games #Medieval #SCA

Making a Bow Stringer

I small #DIY project for people interested in #Archery and who use recurve bows.

The kindest thing an archer can do for his bow is to use a bow stringer. Aside from making it easier to string the bow, the stringer allows for applying even pressure on the limbs during stringing so there is less chance of breaking or damaging the bow. This article will explain how to make a stringer that will work on most bows. The stringer is made up of three parts, the pocket, the saddle, and…

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#Archery #Bow #Bow Stringer #DIY #Hobby #Medieval

Initial Review of RedwoodHQ

I recently saw a post in the Test Automation community on LinkedIn suggesting that we should stop writing custom frameworks. The reasoning behind the suggestion was that it was time consuming to reinvent the wheel when there was an Open Source project, RedwoodHQ, that already had everything you need. Like most of the commenters, my first thought was that I was just reading a sales brochure for…

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#Automation #Frameworks #RedwoodHQ #Selenium WebDriver #Testing

Building a Low-cost Video Recording Booth (High Tech Blanket Fort)

Tools Required: Hacksaw Measuring Tape or yard stick Materials (per wall): 3 – ½” PVC pipes (10’ each) 6 – ½” PVC elbow connectors 4 – ½” PVC Tee connectors 2 – Spring-loaded Clamps (Optional) 3 – clamp lights (Optional) I purchased 2 8.5” lights for in front of me and a 5.5” for filling behind me 1 – twin size blanket Instructions: Cut the 10’ PVC pipes into three 3 foot sections and one 1’…

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On the Making of Mead: An Introduction to the History and Practice of Brewing Honey Wine.

The following text has been created to serve as an introduction to mead and mead making. The material contained within is not specific to the Medieval and Renaissance periods as that time frame is just a small portion of the history of mead. Instead, I have chosen a broader scope which begins in Antiquity and ends in your kitchen. I believe the result is a well rounded overview which will not…

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#Brewing #HomeBrew #Mead #Medieval #SCA #Vinting

My Impression of "The Phoenix Project"

Sharing my thoughts about The Phoenix Project.

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been listening to The Phoenix Project during my commute to and from work. Having finished it today, I decided to jot down some of my thoughts and share them with you. The first thing I will warn you about is that if you have already read The Goal and understand how it can be applied to IT then you are not going to find any new, eye-opening concepts in this…

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#Automation #Books #DevOps #Education #IT #Management #Reading

Testing Is Overrated

A realization made this April 1st; Testing is completely overrated.

As I sit here on the morning of this sunny April 1st, I find myself thinking about the actual importance of testing. We’ve all heard the speeches from QA about how important their job is to the company and the product. How they keep the developers honest and reduce the risk of bugs reaching the customers. Seriously? All they do is hold up release while complaining that some obscure path through…

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#April Fools #Humor #Testing

Bulletin Board Systems: The Birth of Social Networking

Reviving an old article I wrote. Bulletin Board Systems: The Birth of Social Networking

One of the fastest growing segments of the modern internet is the use of social networking sites and software. With users numbering in the millions, applications such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ are helping to keep people connected despite distance between them. While all of these websites are recent creations and are considered to be new concepts, the fundamental ideas behind…

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#BBS #History #Productivity #Social Networking #Software

Preventing Issues or Helping to Mitigate Risk

What should a tester be doing?

I recently read an article by Cassandra H. Leung claiming that promoting the idea that testers prevent issues is harming the “tester brand” by establishing unrealistic expectations for testers. My initial reaction was to think that she was crazy because testers do prevent issues if we are allowed to join the project early and influence development. After reading a bit farther, I realized that the…

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#QA #Software #Software development #Success #Tester #Testing

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