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  • A starting point for Use Cases and User Stories

    - by Mike Benkovich
    Originally posted on: http://geekswithblogs.net/benko/archive/2013/07/23/a-starting-point-for-use-cases-and-user-stories.aspxSoftware is a challenging business and is rife with opportunities to go wrong. Over the years a number of methodologies have evolved to help make sure that things go right. In an effort to contribute to this I’ve created a list of user stories that I think should be included and sometimes are just assumed. Note this is a work in progress, so I’m looking for your feedback. I’m curious what you would add or change in my list. · As a DBA I am working with a Normalized data model that reflects an agreed upon logical model for the system · As a DBA I am using consistent names for my fields which match the naming standards of my organization · As a DBA my model supports simple CRUD operations against all the entities · As an Application Architect the UI has been validated against the Business requirements and a complete set of user story’s have been created · As an Application Architect the database model has been validated against the UI · As an Application Architect we have a logical business model that describes all the known and/or expected usage of the system during the software’s expected lifecycle · As an Application Architect we have a Deployment diagram that describes how the application components will be deployed · As an Application Architect we have a navigation diagram that describes the typical application flow · As an Application Architect we have identified points of interaction which describes how the UI interacts with the services and the data storage · As an Application Architect we have identified external systems which may now or in the future use the data of this application and have adapted the logical model to include these interactions · As an Application Architect we have identified existing systems and tools that can be extended and/or reused to help this application achieve it’s business goals · As a Project Manager all team members understand the goals of each release and iteration as they are planned · As a Project Manager all team members understand their role and the roles of others · As a Project Manager we have support of the business to do the right thing even if it is not the expedient thing · As a Test/QA Analyst we have created a simulation environment for testing the system which does not use sensitive data and accurately reflects the scenarios of all the data that will be supported by the system · As a Test/QA Analyst we have identified the matrix of supported clients used to access the system including the likely browsers, mobile devices and other interfaces to work with the application · As a Test/QA Analyst we have created exit criteria for each user story that match the requirements of the business story that was used to create them · As a Test/QA Analyst we have access to a Test environment that is isolated from production and staging environments · As a Test/QA Analyst there we have a way to reset the environment so we can rerun tests when a new version of the software becomes available · As a Test/QA Analyst I am able to automate portions of the test process Thoughts? -mike

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  • Must-have Open Source Applications for Writers

    <b>Linux Beacon:</b> "Although OpenOffice.org Writer and AbiWord top the list of open source software for those who write for work or fun, they are not the be-all-and-end-all of writing tools. In fact, there are quite a few other nifty applications that can help you to collect ideas, manage notes, edit documents, and even improve your writing."

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  • The Alienware M11xR3 has arrived

    - by Enrique Lima
    A week or so ago, I mentioned my gear was evolving.  The newest member of my gear arrived yesterday, an Alienware M11xR3. Here are the specs: Intel Core i7-2617M 1.5GHz (2.6GHz Turbo Mode, 4MB Cache) NVIDIA GeForce GT540 graphics with 2.0GB Video Memory and Optimus 16GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz 11.6in High Def (720p/1366x768) with WLED backlight 750GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s Soundblaster X-Fi Hi Def Audio - Software Enabled Intel Advanced-N WiFi Link 6250 a/g/n 2x2 MIMO Technology with WiMax Gobi Mobile Broadband with GPS - supports ATT with contract Internal Bluetooth 3.0   Some pics from the unboxing event:

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  • how we can stop a process in ubuntu

    - by mohamad
    Hi sorry for asking this question i've googeled for this solution but i didnt find anything! I've installed tor or vadalia but when i want to run it it give me this error : Vidalia detected that the Tor software exited unexpectedly. I dont know how to stop it! sorry because i'm newbie in ubuntu and i knew that my qestion is so redculous but i need to connect to the internet by tor and i cant fix it ! tnxxxxx alot for responding!

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  • OVERVIEW ORACLE SALES PLAYS

    - by michaela.seika(at)oracle.com
    As an EMEA VAD partner, please update your knowledge on Oracle's Hardware and Software Solutions. Please join us at one of the following WebConferences and sent us a short mail for your registration: Tuesday, 15. February 2011 Sales Play 1: Overview of the High Impact Sales Plays - SALES Thursday, 17. February 2011 Sales Play 2: High Impact Sales Plays - TECHNICAL Further information: Database Application Acceleration with Flash Storage  Oracle's Sun Hardware Solutions

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  • How to find out if my hosting's speed is good enough?

    - by Mert Nuhoglu
    There are lots of different online performance tests: Google PageSpeed Insights iWebTool Speed Test AlertFox Page Load Time WebPageTest Also there are several desktop/client software such as: ping tool YSlow Firebug's Net console Fiddler Http Watch I just want to decide if my hosting provider has a good enough performance or if I need to switch my hosting to another provider. So, which tool should I use to compare my hosting provider with other hosting providers?

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  • Is an open license enough?

    <b>Ernie Leseberg blog:</b> "Does having an open license for a software project, have all the advantages negated if the development process is basically closed to the outside world?"

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  • Programming is easy, Designing is hard

    - by Rachel
    I work as Programmer and I feel if design documents are properly in place and requirements are clearly specified than programming is not that difficult but when I think in terms of Designing a Software than it gives chills to me and I think its a very difficult part. I want to develop my Design Skills so, How should I go about it ? Are there any books, blogs, websites or other approaches that SO community can suggest ? Update: By Design I meant Design of overall Application or particular problem at hand and not UI Design.

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  • Find version of development library from command line?

    - by mathematician1975
    I installed the c++ boost development libraries using Ubuntu software centre. The problem is that it was quite a long time ago and I cannot remember where they are installed nor what version they were. Is there anything I can do from the command line that will tell me what version(s) I have installed on my system?? I know I can do things like gcc -v to get version of an application but is there a similar thing available for libraries? I am using ubuntu 12.04

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  • What are the advantages of mainframes?

    - by Scott Weinstein
    The downsides of Mainframes is well trodden ground; expensive, legacy, dwindling community, etc. I'm not particularly interested in the downsides, but I am curious if there are any benefits to mainframe hardware/software over the current Intel/AMD & Linux/Windows environment. I've been told that MFs are particularly good (and better than current servers) at heavy I/O loads. Is this still true?

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  • FREE Three Days of online SharePoint 2010 Developer Training March 14th to 16th

    - by Eric Nelson
    Over on my team blog I just posted another great opportunity. If you are UK based and work for a company that creates software products and want to dig into SharePoint 2010 development for FREE with a great UK based SME (subject matter expert) then register today. The training is 100% free and you don’t need to leave the comfort of your office/house/starbucks (other coffee shops with wifi do exist) – yet you still get to ask plenty of questions.

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  • Qt : Nokia proposera démos et conférence lors du rts EMBEDDED SYSTEMS de Paris du 30 au 31 Mars proc

    Nokia proposera des démos de Qt lors du rts EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Du 30 au 31 Mars à la Porte de Versailles Nokia sera présent lors du rts EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, 18ème édition du salon des Solutions informatiques temps-réel et systèmes embarqués. Sur son stand (#A20) le constructeur proposera des démos de Qt et le mercredi 31 mars, à 13h, Thierry Bastian, Software Engineer, tiendra une conférence pour présenter le framework multi-plateformes. La manifestation se tiendra à la Porte de Versailles à Paris. Plus d'informations et les modalités pour s'inscrire sur cette page....

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  • Qt : Nokia proposera démos et conférence lors du rts EMBEDDED SYSTEMS de Paris du 30 au 31 Mars proc

    Nokia proposera des démos de Qt lors du rts EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Du 30 au 31 Mars à la Porte de Versailles Nokia sera présent lors du rts EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, 18ème édition du salon des Solutions informatiques temps-réel et systèmes embarqués. Sur son stand (#A20) le constructeur proposera des démos de Qt et le mercredi 31 mars, à 13h, Thierry Bastian, Software Engineer, tiendra une conférence pour présenter le framework multi-plateformes. La manifestation se tiendra à la Porte de Versailles à Paris. Plus d'informations et les modalités pour s'inscrire sur cette page....

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  • Macbook Air freezes while running Ubuntu 13.10

    - by jjesse
    Ok folks I'm trying to setup my Macbook Air to run Ubuntu 13.10 (note: I normally using Kubuntu but currently running Ubuntu). I have run all of the updates for the system as of this posting. This happens regardless of the application I have open (Firefox, Terminal, Software Updater). The system will freeze, become unresponsive and then kick me back to the login screen. I don't see a crash notification or anything to send as troubleshooting so I don't know where to start

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  • Opera ouvre une galerie d'applications mobiles accessible depuis de multiples plate-formes, mais pas depuis l'iPhone

    Opera ouvre une galerie d'applications mobiles Accessible depuis de multiples plate-formes, mais pas depuis l'iPhone Après la fondation Mozilla, c'est au tour de Opera Software, l'éditeur norvégien du navigateur du même nom, d'ouvrir sa galerie d'applications multi-plateforme. Baptisée Opéra Mobile Store, la galerie propose des applications gratuites et payantes pour plate-formes mobiles et « pratiquement n'importe quel appareil » (sic). Elle est bien évidemment disponible pour les utilisateurs d'Opera mais aussi pour les utilisateurs d'autres navigateurs. Le Oper...

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  • Business Choices and Evony

    - by Robert May
    Recently, I’ve been playing a game called Evony, and I finally decided to quit the game and thought I should warn others who might be tempted.  I also find a lot of insight with this game as an example.  A few of the companies that I’ve worked with or worked for have been like this and they are NOT good places to be. Evony is a joke designed to milk as much money out of people as possible.  As a professional software developer who mentors teams on how to build better software, here's what I see: They obviously offshore all development and have little oversight over that offshore development, and they probably have a small team at that.  Evidenced by the poor grammar throughout the game. They're seeking to maximize revenue and pushing to do as little development as possible, which would mean a small team. They're horribly understaffed in the customer support department as evidenced by never replying to this forum and never responding to bug reports or help requests (I've had one open with no response AT ALL for over a month . . .) They have way inadequate testing, no CI, and probably no automated unit tests.  You can see this by the poor grammar throughout the game and the type of bugs that show up. They aren't following a formal development process (no Agile, Waterfall, or anything else) as evidenced by their lack of predictable release cycle and lack of visibility. I'm guessing that the internal code base is terrible, otherwise, there wouldn't be an "Age II" that had nothing more than a new visual interface and a few rule tweaks.  This is also evidenced by the itty bitty scope of bug fixes and their inability to really fix bugs. Their Architect sucks.  Really, 42k user is all you can handle on a single server?  Could you REALLY not come up with a better way to scale to handle users?  They've built isolated worlds, instead of a single continuous world. Back to milking people for money--to really progress, you have to spend money. All of this adds up to knowing, deliberate actions on the part of management.  They CHOOSE to do this (like AOL choosing to send more discs instead of improve quality). So, what can we learn? This game will never really improve, since the bosses don't care, they're only in it for the money. The game will never have good support.  Again, the owners don't care. Giving them money only perpetuates this scam (and yes, I've given them money, way too much money. :() They don't care if you quit.  There's a new sucker born every day. Don't EVER go to work for them.  I've worked both with and for people like this and the culture is NEVER good. Ah well. Technorati Tags: Evony

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  • How To Use a Free Website Builder

    Building websites are easy to do. Whether you use software or use the free download-able version, there are tutorials and tools to help you along the way. With free website builder, you have the ben... [Author: Scott Murray - Web Design and Development - May 23, 2010]

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  • How similar are programming and architecture?

    - by blueberryfields
    A friend of mine has completed an undergraduate program in architecture. Disillusioned with the industry and available work options, she is now looking to change careers, and become a professional software developer. What can she expect will be similar to her existing education, and will therefore be easy for her to pick up? What will be difficult? Does any of her experience so far transfer? Any other advice or information that she should know, before making the jump?

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  • What's the most useful 10% of UML and is there a quick tutorial on it?

    - by Hanno Fietz
    I want my scribbles of a program's design and behaviour to become more streamlined and have a common language with other developers. I looked at UML and in principle it seems to be what I'm looking for, just way overkill. The information I found online also seems very bloated and academic. Is there a no-bullshit, 15-minutes introduction to the handful of UML symbols I'll need when discussing the architecture of some garden variety software on a whiteboard with my colleagues?

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  • How to unit test with lots of IO

    - by Eric
    I write Linux embedded software which closely integrates with hardware. My modules are such as : -CMOS video input with kernel driver (v4l2) -Hardware h264/mpeg4 encoders (texas instuments) -Audio Capture/Playback (alsa) -Network IO I'd like to have automated testing for those functionalities, such as integration testing. I am not sure how I can automate this process since most of the top level functionalities I face are IO bound. Sure, it is easy to test functions individually, but whole process checking means depending on tons of external dependencies only available at runtime.

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  • IBM DB2 Express on the Way

    In the coming months, the IBM Software Group plans to offer versions of its DB2 database and WebSphere application and portal servers for midsize businesses under the Express banner, said sources close to the company. DB2 Express is slated to be released early next year.

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  • What Is Spyware And How Does It Affect Your Computer

    Spyware is a type of malware (i.e., malicious software) that is installed on computers without the user';s consent. Spyware goes about collecting small amounts of information at a time about you. What... [Author: Daniel T. Driver - Computers and Internet - May 08, 2010]

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  • Is anyone teaching the application of ethics to programming?

    - by blueberryfields
    Ethical questions come up more and more in the news, and can be core to a software developers' life. On several occasions this year I was asked for advice that amounts to answering ethical questions, in a computer programming context, and I was surprised to see how much fretting and trouble questions which I consider trivial can lead to. Are there any courses or programs specializing in teaching what is expected of an ethical programmer? Has anyone put together a formal curriculum anywhere?

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  • 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows

    - by Chris Hoffman
    Hard drives are getting larger and larger, but somehow they always seem to fill up. This is even more true if you’re using a solid-state drive (SSD), which offers much less hard drive space than traditional mechanical hard drives. If you’re hurting for hard drive space, these tricks should help you free up space for important files and programs by removing the unimportant junk cluttering up your hard disk. Image Credit: Jason Bache on Flickr 7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows HTG Explains: How System Restore Works in Windows HTG Explains: How Antivirus Software Works

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