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Application Performance & Monitoring Info Center EMAIL THIS Application performance can be one of the most challenging, time-consuming and important aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle. The Application Performance & Monitoring Info Center provides an in-depth library of resources to better manage application performance. MUST READ Performance and load/stress tests: Two types of capacity tests Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 02 Jul 2007 TIP - Performance and load/stress tests both help determine the capacity of a system. But for the tests to be successful, certain guidelines should be followed. Software performance testing: You can't test everything Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 19 Apr 2007 TIP - It's nearly impossible to simulate all the ways an application will be used, so deciding which scenarios to include in a performance test is critical. Ten ways to improve testing, performance of Web 2.0 applications Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 11 Jun 2007 ARTICLE - Web 2.0 is forcing organizations to update their software development and testing strategies. Here are 10 things you can do to ensure testing keeps up with Web 2.0 applications. Testing Web applications for performance Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 03 May 2007 TIP - With an n-tier Web architecture, testing Web applications for performance can be challenging. Here are some suggestions to ease the process. Three tips for successful application performance testing Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com | 27 Nov 2007 TIP - Testing database-backed applications for performance can be a daunting task. But you can make it easier on yourself if you follow these three tips. PERFORMANCE MONITORING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com Java application performance tips and tricks LESSON - Get insight and recommendations on distributed Java application performance from several longtime experts in application development, performance engineering, and data management. Threads -- the ugly BEST WEB LINK - When the results of threading are disappointing, anti-patterns may be to blame. This third section describes anti-patterns and how they can slow performance. Threads -- the bad BEST WEB LINK - Threading can be difficult to code. This section explores in detail what to thread and how to serialize. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC FUNCTIONAL SOFTWARE TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com How to use tools for system integration testing EXPERT RESPONSE - Using tools for system integration testing demands an understanding of how integration testing works. Expert John Overbaugh explains how to use available technologies to successfully perform system testing. Use functional and regression testing to validate SOA solutions TIP - David W. Johnson explains how to use functional and regression testing to validate that SOA solutions deliver the business functionality required. Functional testing of Web services BLOGS - Learn about the process, functionality and requirements for effective automated testing of Web services. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE, LOAD AND STRESS TESTING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com How to match the test environment to the production environment EXPERT RESPONSE - Testers often find a gulf between test results in a test environment and test results in a production environment. Testing expert John Overbaugh offers strategies for ensuring that test results in different environments ... Software testers are not helpless TIP - Certain testers exhibit a victim mentality that hurts their work, notes Scott Barber. Combating these feelings of helplessness is a necessity for responsible testers. Application performance: How much do you know? QUIZ - You've read the articles in our guide on Optimizing Performance in the Enterprise; now it's time to find out how much you know. Take this interactive quiz to test your smarts. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT from SearchSoftwareQuality.com IT operations get help testing software, infrastructure changes ARTICLE - Test Center's automated import of virtual and physical infrastructure components facilitates the process of testing software and infrastructure changes. Business mashup assists application release process ARTICLE - Serena Software has launched a business mashup designed to facilitate communication among developers, operations and users during the application release process. AccuRev software configuration management tool links to IBM's ClearCase ARTICLE - Software configuration management tool AccuRev 4.6 for ClearCase allows for collaborative development between groups using ClearCase and AccuRev via bi-directional synchronization. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SERVICE-LEVEL AGREEMENTS (SLAS) from SearchSoftwareQuality.com APM moves up in the development life cycle ARTICLE - Organizations are recognizing the benefits of using application performance management (APM) earlier in the software development life cycle. Put IT in writing BEST WEB LINK - This article may be less tech-heavy than a white paper, but it does offer plain, well-written explanations and instructions. The article is from 1998, but these are business-focused, rather than tech-focused tips. There are ... Analysis on service-level agreement of Web services BEST WEB LINK - This white paper provides explanations of Web services and service-level agreements, but those familiar with both could learn plenty of new information. The authors purport to take a novel approach to Web services SLAs and ... VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE BUG TRACKING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com Improving problem resolution through automation COLUMN - A Forrester study found that problem resolution is inefficient at most organizations. By automating the process companies can solve problems faster and cut costs, Doug Laney says. Working with Visual Studio Team Edition for Testers BEST WEB LINK - Learn how to test drive your code using VSTET to reduce post deployment bugs. Benefits of a bug diary TIP - By keeping a personal bug diary, test engineers can better reproduce scenarios when testing an application. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION from SearchSoftwareQuality.com A study in software maintenance BEST WEB LINK - This white paper may be old, but many of its points are relevant today. The report was conducted on how CASE technologies affect software development, so there's an obvious concentration on CASE tools, but the fundamental ... What to put in software maintenance documentation BEST WEB LINK - In a clear summary format, this article lays out tried-and-true maintenance documentation strategy. Two decades worth of knowledge is explained simply and concisely. Software maintenance as part of the software life cycle BEST WEB LINK - At 49 pages, this paper is a thorough introduction to software maintenance. The basics are all covered, examples are included, and everything is cited. A great jumping off-point for those new to software maintenance. (PDF) VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE PROCESS MODELS from SearchSoftwareQuality.com How to maintain, enhance legacy applications TIP - The challenge of maintaining legacy applications is in developing new functionality and enhancements. The good news is that products and approaches are emerging that can help. How long should an iteration be? EXPERT RESPONSE - How long an iteration should be varies depending on the work being done. Expert Bas de Baar provides guidelines for determining your iterations. Is iterative development a new process? EXPERT RESPONSE - Iterative development, contrary to many people's beliefs, has been around for decades. Expert Bas de Baar reviews how it came into being. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS from SearchSoftwareQuality.com Testing, maintaining projects a balancing act TIP - The trick to a successful application is the ability to maintain it while at the same time adding new features to it. A study in software maintenance BEST WEB LINK - This white paper may be old, but many of its points are relevant today. The report was conducted on how CASE technologies affect software development, so there's an obvious concentration on CASE tools, but the fundamental ... VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC TYPES OF SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE from SearchSoftwareQuality.com A study in software maintenance BEST WEB LINK - This white paper may be old, but many of its points are relevant today. The report was conducted on how CASE technologies affect software development, so there's an obvious concentration on CASE tools, but the fundamental ... Software maintenance as part of the software life cycle BEST WEB LINK - At 49 pages, this paper is a thorough introduction to software maintenance. The basics are all covered, examples are included, and everything is cited. A great jumping off-point for those new to software maintenance. (PDF) VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE TOOLS from SearchSoftwareQuality.com APM moves up in the development life cycle ARTICLE - Organizations are recognizing the benefits of using application performance management (APM) earlier in the software development life cycle. Application performance looms large for today's businesses ARTICLE - The need for better application performance management (APM) is greater as developers and operations groups work to maintain performance levels in multi-tiered environments. IT operations get help testing software, infrastructure changes ARTICLE - Test Center's automated import of virtual and physical infrastructure components facilitates the process of testing software and infrastructure changes. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC VERSIONING from SearchSoftwareQuality.com Top 10 tips on version control for smaller agile software teams BEST WEB LINK - Version control is a fundamental software management tool and process. If you're looking to setup a development environment for a startup, this writer recommends getting version control in place before you do anything else. ... Polarion rolls out application lifecycle management platform ARTICLE - Polarion ALM for Subversion 3.0, an integrated application lifecycle management platform, provides one interface and repository to eliminate problems among development groups. Testing for different system set ups BEST WEB LINK - You aren't done testing unless you've tested your application in different situations, such as when it's installed over previous versions and when operating systems are upgraded. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC

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