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Why does software have bugs? miscommunication or no communication - as to specifics of what an application should or shouldn’t do (the application’s requirements). software complexity - the complexity of current software applications can be difficult to comprehend for anyone without experience in modern-day software development. Multi-tier distributed systems, applications utilizing mutliple local and remote web services applications, data communications, enormous relational databases, security complexities, and sheer size of applications have all contributed to the exponential growth in software/system complexity. programming errors - programmers, like anyone else, can make mistakes. changing requirements (whether documented or undocumented) - the end-user may not understand the effects ... Read Full Story

How can new Software QA processes be introduced in an existing organization? A lot depends on the size of the organization and the risks involved. For large organizations with high-risk (in terms of lives or property) projects, serious management buy-in is required and a formalized QA process is necessary. Where the risk is lower, management and organizational buy-in and QA implementation may be a slower, step-at-a-time process. QA processes should be balanced with productivity so as to keep bureaucracy from getting out of hand. For small groups or projects, a more ad-hoc process may be appropriate, depending on the type of customers and projects. ... Read Full Story

“What is Software Engineering?” Software engineering is a systematic and disciplined approach to developing software. It applies both computer science and engineering principles and practices to the creation, operation, and maintenance of software systems. At the University of Waterloo, Software Engineering is an independent, interdisciplinary program supported by both the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Engineering. Graduates of this program will earn a Bachelor of SoftwareEngineering (BSE) degree. Read Full Story

The Red Sox continued their torrid May with a sweep of the day/night doubleheader with the reigning AL Champions from Detroit. In the process, they also picked up a 0.5 GM on the Yankees to extend their division lead to 9.5 games. To temper this excitment, it sounds like Beckett is headed to the DL [...] Read Full Story

RED SOX SWEEP THE ROCKIES TO WIN SECOND WORLD SERIES SINCE 2004 Read Full Story