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The Layered Pattern – Software Architecture Solutions

We start our journey through software architecture patterns with one of the most common.  The layered pattern is easy-to-use and often easy to understand.  However, it is misunderstood, and there are challenges to overcome.  These are not weaknesses of the pattern.  Instead, they are obstacles for the designers and implementors to overcome.  This approach is also known as an N-tier pattern. The Layered Pattern Defined This pattern is a divide-and-conquer approach to software architecture.  The application is broken down into four layers that interact.  Thus, a complex problem to be addressed as smaller problems.  The four layers typically flow from the user to the solution’s back-end. Presentation Layer/User Interface Application Layer (sometimes called service) Business Logic Layer Data Access Layer... Read more

Mobile Testing With Test Project
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Mobile Testing With Test Project

Welcome, if you are a tester or developer interested in mobile application automation testing or are new to test automation tools than you defiantly need to check out TestProject. However, if you are not familiar with this tool that’s OK. In Mobile Testing With Test Project we cover all the basics necessary to start mobile testing in Test Project 2.0. Test Project A Review of Version 2.0 Overview: Intro to Mobile Testing With Test Project How to set up a mobile device How to create a TestProject mobile test Record a mobile test with a simulator and device Execute/Run the mobile test Q&A cover questions on Selenium vs TesTNG vs Test Project What is Test Project? TestProject is a community... Read more

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Software Architecture Patterns and Anti-Patterns Overview

We start this season of the podcast with an overview or review of software architecture patterns and anti-patterns.  This season will explore several of these, so it only makes sense to give ourselves a solid foundation for discussion.  We have talked often about these, but a refresher never hurts. Software Architecture Patterns Defined As we often do, we can start with a definition from Wikipedia. An architectural pattern is a general, reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software architecture within a given context.[1] The architectural patterns address various issues in software engineering, such as computer hardware performance limitations, high availability and minimization of a business risk. Some architectural patterns have been implemented within software frameworks. Note that multiple... Read more

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Posted on Special Topics

Personal Retrospective and Review – Finish The Year Right

No Sprint is complete unless it includes a retrospective and a review.  We need to examine what we accomplished and how we got here.  Those same considerations are important to make a part of our personal lives.  A personal retrospective and review are well-suited for natural pauses in our lives, such as Holidays or a vacation.  The new year is also right around the corner.  A resolution based on our desires rather than avoiding bad things is more likely to succeed. An Agile Year-End A sprint in the world of Agile methodologies includes a review and a retrospective.  The first is where we “show-off” or examine what was completed.  The latter is where we look for ways to improve, either... Read more

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True Vacation – Embracing The Value of Time Off

It is the time of year when we wind down a little bit.  This is when it is essential to reconnect and maybe even take a true vacation. Finally, we can get away from work, emails, and phone calls long enough to enjoy life a little. A True Vacation Recharges You We all have energy levels that ebb and flow.  Likewise, they also tend to decrease over time when we do not incorporate enough rest.  Therefore, we sometimes need more extended rest periods, and a good night of sleep is not enough.  That is where a vacation comes in.  We can unplug, recharge, and find meaningful rest and recovery during a true vacation. The Pseudo Vacation The more typical approach to... Read more

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Positive Focus – Victories and Tasks That Recharge Us

Holidays and vacations are meant to recharge us.  They help us maintain or restore a positive focus and improve productivity.  Nevertheless, we want to avoid too much of a good thing.  A long vacation of a week or more can be highly renewing.  However, we can also lose focus, momentum and miss opportunities. Retrospection And A Positive Focus The slow times that seasonally appear in our lives are perfect times for review and retrospection.  Likewise, we can spend some time reflecting while resting during a Holiday meal or lounging around.  The best use of such times is with a positive focus.  Yes, there are mistakes we want to avoid or correct. But, on the other hand, we can adjust our... Read more