Critical Chain Project management uses statistical process control to more clearly define the relationships between tasks and the project end date by using buffers to represent process variation in project tasks. This paper shows how integrating effective statistical process control with the use of function points and standard processes can dramatically improve your ability to plan and control projects. Using examples based on real-life experience, it provides a simple method for controlling variation and risk.

What is quality? What makes some people notice bugs and other people not notice them? Are defects always bad? Software test engineer Bernie Berger has spent time considering the nature and essence of testing. This article takes an introspective approach by posing a list of philosophical questions for testers to consider.

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Ever thought about speaking at a conference? People exchange information over lunch, linger after presentations, browse through the expos. Maybe you'd like to feed the knowledge mill in a bigger way. In this column, Lee helps you improve your chances of getting your presentation on the calendar.