The Science of Catching Hidden Bugs

July 16th, 2001

Originally published on stickyminds.com

Some of my all-time favorite bugs are spectacular crashes. They’re fun to watch and rewarding to find. But when software crashes, it’s obvious that something has gone wrong. Much more difficult to catch—and often more important—are subtle bugs that mislead users.

I’m reminded of one of the earliest database queries . . . → Read More: The Science of Catching Hidden Bugs

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Writing Effective Bug Reports

July 1st, 2001

published in STQE Magazine, July/August 2001
Often, your ability to write good bug reports (and not the inherent severity of the bug) determines whether or not the bugs get fixed. This article discusses 4 simple things you can do to improve the effectiveness of your bug reports. See article (pdf).  También en . . . → Read More: Writing Effective Bug Reports

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