STAR (Conference)
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STAR is a series of conferences regarding software testing
.
The conferences are a combination of workshops
, keynotes
and tracks, all about one or more subjects related to software testing
:
In the USA, SQE organises 2 conferences: STAR East
and STAR West.
In Europe, Qualtech Conferences organises EuroSTAR
.
Software testing
Software testing is an investigation conducted to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the product or service under test. Software testing can also provide an objective, independent view of the software to allow the business to appreciate and understand the risks of software...
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The conferences are a combination of workshops
Workshop
A workshop is a room or building which provides both the area and tools that may be required for the manufacture or repair of manufactured goods...
, keynotes
Keynote
A keynote in literature, music, or public speaking establishes the principal underlying theme. In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address...
and tracks, all about one or more subjects related to software testing
Software testing
Software testing is an investigation conducted to provide stakeholders with information about the quality of the product or service under test. Software testing can also provide an objective, independent view of the software to allow the business to appreciate and understand the risks of software...
:
- test managementTest managementTest management is the activity of managing some tests. A test management tool is software used to manage tests that have been previously specified. It is often associated with automation software...
- test techniques
- test automationTest automationTest automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests, the comparison of actual outcomes to predicted outcomes, the setting up of test preconditions, and other test control and test reporting functions...
- metrics
- soaService-oriented architectureIn software engineering, a Service-Oriented Architecture is a set of principles and methodologies for designing and developing software in the form of interoperable services. These services are well-defined business functionalities that are built as software components that can be reused for...
testing - outsourcing
- static testingStatic testingStatic testing is a form of software testing where the software isn't actually used. This is in contrast to dynamic testing. It is generally not detailed testing, but checks mainly for the sanity of the code, algorithm, or document. It is primarily syntax checking of the code and/or manually...
- web testing
- exploratory testing
- agile testingAgile testingAgile testing is a software testing practice that follows the principles of agile software development. Agile testing does not emphasize testing procedures and focuses on ongoing testing against newly developed code until quality software from an end customer's perspective results...
- performance testingPerformance testingIn software engineering, performance testing is in general testing performed to determine how a system performs in terms of responsiveness and stability under a particular workload...
In the USA, SQE organises 2 conferences: STAR East
Star East
Star East is a Hong Kong production and entertainment company founded by Eric Tsang, Natalis Chan and Alan Tam and parent company of the film and TV production company BoB and Partners Co. Ltd.....
and STAR West.
In Europe, Qualtech Conferences organises EuroSTAR
Eurostar
Eurostar is a high-speed railway service connecting London with Paris and Brussels. All its trains traverse the Channel Tunnel between England and France, owned and operated separately by Eurotunnel....
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