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Linux Foundation

Software Quality and Testing - Recognize and Fix the Risks

Linux Foundation via YouTube

Overview

Learn about modern software quality and testing practices in this 24-minute Linux Foundation talk sponsored by Synopsys. Explore the evolution of software development, understand risk exposure over time, and debunk the myth of a single all-encompassing tool. Discover five steps to improve software quality, the importance of static analysis, and common vulnerabilities. Gain insights on selecting appropriate tools, understanding the three dimensions of open source risk, and the critical nature of license compliance. Examine the challenges of keeping up with open source usage, the importance of awareness, and the benefits of utilizing multiple solutions. Conclude by learning how to leverage open source effectively in your projects.

Syllabus

Intro
Software development in the past
Software development today
To make the problem clearer
Risk exposure trough time
The legend of the ONE TOOL TO RULE THEM ALL
5 steps to better software quality
Why do we need static analysis?
What do all those Vulnerabilities have in common?
Selecting the right tool
The three dimensions of Open Source risk
Open source license compliance remains critical
Compliance isn't keeping up with usage
Awareness is key to improvement
Don't limit yourself to one solution
How can I benefit from open source?

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Linux Foundation

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