We are babies in the universe, barely conscious, yet able to dream - just learning to do magical scientific things. We think we're the pinnacle of the universe. We're sorely mistaken. We're not even the pinnacle of this planet. Our creation stories are just myths and we're about to get woken up and fought over by greater powers, some who want to raise us up right, and others who just want to reclaim their property. That's the Earth and everything on it and in it - including us. There is a ...

Philadelphia is both a gritty and beautiful backdrop for a story of redemption and the power of love in many forms. A young man's perfect start in life is ruined by tragedies not of his own making. He had managed to graduate college in the sciences, but is strongly drawn to expression as a painter and artist. He's brilliant at it. One of the best. He's an up and coming rising star in the art world, but at the same time a downward spiraling consumer of all things illicit and wild. He is a t...

Test-driven, test-first, and test-early development practices are helping thousands of software development organizations improve their software. Now, in Quality Code: Software Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns, Stephen Vance builds on all that’s been learned about test-driven development, helping you achieve unprecedented levels of first-time quality. Using real-world code examples, this guide introduces patterns, principles, and more than two dozen det...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Shochets job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger d...

If You Are Ready To Master Selenium WebDriver Using Java Then You Must Read This BookThis is by far the best Java book specifically for Selenium WebDriverNote: Book available on your tablet, phone, PDF, PC, Mac, and paperback (Black/White & Color). You will find details of downloading the PDF document inside the book.Did You Know That Java Is The Most Popular Language In Programming And If You Learn It, You Will Have ...

Automated testing is a cornerstone of agile development. An effective testing strategy will deliver new functionality more aggressively, accelerate user feedback, and improve quality. However, for many developers, creating effective automated tests is a unique and unfamiliar challenge.xUnit Test Patterns is the definitive guide to writing automated tests using xUnit, the most popular unit testing framework in use today. Agile coach and test automation expe...

Starting with an overview of SOA and web services testing, this guide take you through a number of hands-on exercises and projects to get you familiar with soapUI. A sure way to raise the quality of your web services.Key FeaturesBecome more proficient in testing web services included in your service-oriented solutionsFind, analyze, reproduce bugs effectively by adhering to best web service testing approachesLearn with clear step-by-step instruc...

Have you ever felt frustrated working with someone else’s code? Difficult-to-maintain source code is a big problem in software development today, leading to costly delays and defects. Be part of the solution. With this practical book, you’ll learn 10 easy-to-follow guidelines for delivering Java software that’s easy to maintain and adapt. These guidelines have been derived from analyzing hundreds of real-world systems.Written by consultants from the Software Improvement Group (SIG)...

Now that we’re moving from a product economy to a digital service economy, software is becoming critical for navigating our everyday lives. The quality of your service depends on how well it helps customers accomplish goals and satisfy needs. Service quality is not about designing capabilities, but about making—and keeping—promises to customers.To help you improve customer satisfaction and create positive brand experiences, this pragmatic book introduces a transdisciplinary approac...

This book is written for the test analyst who wants to achieve advanced skills in test analysis, design, and execution. With a hands-on, exercise-rich approach, this book teaches you how to define and carry out the tasks required to put a test strategy into action.Learn how to analyze the system, taking into account the user’s quality expectations. Additionally, learn how to evaluate system requirements as part of formal and informal reviews, using an understanding...

This book discusses how model-based approaches can improve the daily practice of software professionals. This is known as Model-Driven Software Engineering (MDSE) or, simply, Model-Driven Engineering (MDE).MDSE practices have proved to increase efficiency and effectiveness in software development, as demonstrated by various quantitative and qualitative studies. MDSE adoption in the software industry is foreseen to grow exponentially in the near future, e.g., due to the convergence ...

Current hype aside, the Internet of Things will ultimately become as fundamental as the Internet itself, with lots of opportunities and trials along the way. To help you navigate these choppy waters, this practical guide introduces a dedicated methodology for businesses preparing to transition towards IoT-based business models.With a set of best practices based on case study analysis, expert interviews, and the authors’ own experience, the Ignite | IoT Methodology outlined in this ...