Thursday, August 30, 2012

Testing Lead to Preventive Measure

Why testing is important for any product? Everybody knows about it but ignores it intentionally, especially when change is minor. Normally, people assume that for small changes why we should spend so much time on testing. The reason is, we are using so many tools and technologies available in the market without even knowing 20% of its usage and implication. Do we really aware of these tools being passed all the testing hurdles? Do we really understand the limitations? Do we understand internal complexity of it? Do we analyze if it would be fit for our project? Even though, if, it is known to the architect/designer, is this knowledge pass down to the developer level? The answer is NO!!!!!

That is reason why I would suggest having more review & testing time than earlier.

Testing team should be completely different from development team and directly reporting to client. That way, client can ensure correctness and completeness of development. It is a difficult thing to convince service industry, but, client should make themselves aware of these facts.

Software testing is to ensure the business and technical requirement is being met based on the test data and controlled as well as uncontrolled operating conditions.

Software testing is a process of creating test cases based on requirement (both business & technical) and run it under conditions to see the expected results. The result in software testing is either pass or fail. You can compare this to your exams!!!!! It is the examination time for development team.

There various methods that can be used for software product. But, the methods should be chosen based on following criteria: 1. Type of project/product (Development, Maintenance, Support,) 2. Size of the project/product 3. Type of talent in the team Testing is a major contributor in deciding on preventive action to be taken.

Companies normally put good amount of money on quality, six sigma, CMM assessment but one thing that they forget is all these processes will work perfectly when you have strong review & testing team/process. Unless, you understand every possible issue, small or big, there is no way you can prevent it in future.

I remember one incident when we were developing a client based product. This was the time when we were hardcore developers. We have developed it with solid design (using OOPs methodology, those days it was bigger achievement) and used all the robust objects under VC++. The product got developed and I was assigned to do the testing of the product. I did the testing and passed it. However, one of my friends had some doubt on this and sat with me for another round of testing. We have tested this product by running the same application again and again. After testing it 14th time, there is an object in the menu got disappear!! Subsequently, for each cycle of testing objects are getting disappeared

The problem was we release an object which is created by us, however, as per the guideline this object will also get released by compiler as well.

You know, what the preventive measure is for this..Why testing is important for any product? Everybody knows about it but ignores it intentionally, especially when change is minor. Normally, people assume that for small changes why we should spend so much time on testing. The reason is, we are using so many tools and technologies available in the market without even knowing 20% of its usage and implication. Do we really aware of these tools being passed all the testing hurdles? Do we really understand the limitations? Do we understand internal complexity of it? Do we analyze if it would be fit for our project? Even though, if, it is known to the architect/designer, is this knowledge pass down to the developer level? The answer is NO!!!!!

That is reason why I would suggest having more review & testing time than earlier.

Testing team should be completely different from development team and directly reporting to client. That way, client can ensure correctness and completeness of development. It is a difficult thing to convince service industry, but, client should make themselves aware of these facts.

Software testing is to ensure the business and technical requirement is being met based on the test data and controlled as well as uncontrolled operating conditions.

Software testing is a process of creating test cases based on requirement (both business & technical) and run it under conditions to see the expected results. The result in software testing is either pass or fail. You can compare this to your exams!!!!! It is the examination time for development team.

There various methods that can be used for software product. But, the methods should be chosen based on following criteria: 1. Type of project/product (Development, Maintenance, Support,) 2. Size of the project/product 3. Type of talent in the team Testing is a major contributor in deciding on preventive action to be taken.

Companies normally put good amount of money on quality, six sigma, CMM assessment but one thing that they forget is all these processes will work perfectly when you have strong review & testing team/process. Unless, you understand every possible issue, small or big, there is no way you can prevent it in future.

I remember one incident when we were developing a client based product. This was the time when we were hardcore developers. We have developed it with solid design (using OOPs methodology, those days it was bigger achievement) and used all the robust objects under VC++. The product got developed and I was assigned to do the testing of the product. I did the testing and passed it. However, one of my friends had some doubt on this and sat with me for another round of testing. We have tested this product by running the same application again and again. After testing it 14th time, there is an object in the menu got disappear!! Subsequently, for each cycle of testing objects are getting disappeared

The problem was we release an object which is created by us, however, as per the guideline this object will also get released by compiler as well.

You know, what the preventive measure is for this..





Why Motorcyclists Prefer to Go For 304 Stainless Steel Motorcycle Parts?

Motorcycling today is better than it has been in past. Today, its safer, better in performance and has multiple options for the motorcyclists. The motorcyclists never ever were able to know about motorcycling as they know about it today. Technology does have its part on motorcycle industry too. We can discuss this comparison in detail. However, in this article the prime focus are stainless steel motorcycle parts as the preferred choice for motorcyclists. To dig out the reasons behind this preference, we need to know about 304 grade of stainless steel.

Non-corrosive: The motorcycle manufacturers like to use stainless steel in their motorcycle accessories because its highly resistible to extremely high or low temperatures. This feature of 304 stainless steel makes it first choice for most of the motorcycle manufacturers and then for the motorcyclists. As its very resistible against extreme temperatures and chemical reactions like oxidation etc, so it saves parts like mufflers etc from corrosion or rusting.

Weld-ability: Motorcycle manufactures like stainless steel for its weld-ability. This helps them use it for custom parts. Motorcyclists want to put their personality in their vehicles and get this done through stainless steel of grade 304. Getting a lasting motorcycle part in customized form is what all motorcyclists want to have.

Better Performance: For its resistibility to extreme (high or low) temperatures, the stainless steel 304 motorcycle accessories are long lasting and their performance is never affected by corrosion. A rusting or corrosion friendly motorcycle part gets affected by these chemical reactions soon and motorcyclists have to buy an alternative part. This maintains the quality of the parts and increases their life tenure.

Lasting better-than-chrome looks: Stainless steel motorcycle parts have lasting better-than-chrome looks. The expert manufacturers pass them through different stages including a hand-to-mirror finish that make their looks perfect. For this reason, the looks of these parts remain the same even after 20 years unless they are crashed are scratched. It is because of this material that manufacturers offer their customers a limited life time warranty on some motorcycle accessories and life time warranty on others.

Durability and non-magnetic: Stainless steel 304 is durable and non-magnetic. These features make them first choice for the motorcycle manufactures and motorcyclists also want to go for such motorcycle parts that have stainless steel 304 as a must material in them.

Cost-effectiveness: despite all of its features like durability, ductility, weld-ability, better performance etc, stainless steel 304 motorcycle parts are not costly. Cost is first and foremost point for many motorcyclists. Adding to it, they want long lasting performance motorcycle accessories at an affordable cost. Stainless steel 304 grade enables motorcycle manufacturers to fulfill the requirements of these motorcyclists at a great price.

These are some key features of stainless steel of grade 304 that make this material a first choice of many motorcycle manufacturers and a preferred choice for most of the motorcyclists. Todays motorcycling is better than it has been in the past because motorcycle engineering today, is more cleat about the choices it could have in terms of shaping up a motorcycle drive of ones own choice.





Aftermarket Vs. Oem Motorcycle Parts

Aftermarket vs. OEM motorcycle parts Shopping for motorcycle parts can be taxing most of the time especially when you are on a tight budget. When to buy an OEM or aftermarket motorcycle parts can be very difficult to determine.

But what are OEM parts, you ask. And what about aftermarket?

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts These are the genuine parts found at an authorized distributor of your brand of motorcycle. They are usually considered as originals because they have the exact same specifications that came with the original part. They are generally more expensive and almost always recommended by dealers because of the higher income they'll get selling OEM parts. Hence, they will always tell you that OEM parts are of the higher quality.

But this may not be true due to the fact that the parts are not necessarily produced by the original manufacturers themselves. Many motorcycle and automobile manufacturers nowadays often have the parts designed and made outside by independent companies. Afterwhich the motorcycle manufacturers install them in their machines or put them in their own boxes to be sold as OEM parts.

Aftermarket motorcycle parts Aftermarket motorcycle parts, on the hand, are those that are produced by companies other than the original manufacturers. These are generally cheaper than the OEM parts but have the same performance.

Sometimes, after a certain period of time, the original manufacturer will allow the aftermarket motorcycle parts to be sold in their own packaging but at a reduced price. The part now becomes an aftermarket OEM part.

At times when the original manufacturer allows the company that physically produced the part to sell it at a reduced price and in their own packaging, the part now becomes an OEM aftermarket part.

There's a lot of competition out there that's why many aftermarket motorcycle parts may come up as OEM parts. You just need to look closely and hunt for the part that you need according to your budget. If you think that you cannot find the quality you are looking for in an aftermarket part, then search for the OEM, if you can afford it.

All in all, it really depends on what you're looking for. You need to consider where you're going to use the motorcycle parts--- for replacement or improvement. You also have to consider other factors such as the availability of the part, your budget and others. All of these will help you decide to either go for OEM or aftermarket motorcycle parts. Or just go for broke.





High Paying Jobs With Minimal Training

Accountant. This is acareer choice that all businesses, agenciesand people need assistance. Employment is never scarce and sometimes only an inexpensive ad away. If you have good math skills and like working with numbers, always consider Accounting and even bookkeeping as a trade. Even though there are computer programs that can help with accounting, they are still based on the numbers that are put in by humans. Accountants can still see mistakes you may have made or can help you can more back in taxes.

Computer Support Specialist. Get a headset and you're ready to go if you are a certified geek, you can become a member of any geek squad for any small, medium or large business. Many computer support specialist can work flexible hours. Training for many comes from their own interaction with the computer world. You could be a degree certificate away or a test from the company of being a computer specialist.

Entrepreneur. Almost all of the jobs listed in this article, you can be an entrepreneur at. Simply put, rethink your skills and who can benefit from them. If you exhibit skills that are useful to many and can be a good people person, 50% of becoming your own boss is already done. Consider if you or someone else will help you with marketing your business.

Bartender. This is not one of the highest paying job, but if you have a degree, you can do this people person and great networking career choice for an unlimited amount of time part time as you are looking for work. If you were a manager in a company, managerial skills will show in your work and you may be asked to take on more responsibility and are noticed by someone who owns company and could use your abilities for their company. Try to be a bartender in an affluent neighborhood or where many entrepreneurs socialize.

Mechanic. This is a form of engineering and with additional training one can go from being a mechanic to becoming an engineer. The scope of being a mechanic is in every possible field in society from car maintenance to the future of science. There is no field that doesn't need some sort of mechanic in some capacity. Even writers need mechanics to fix their desk or lighting system in their office. Electricians are a type of mechanic.

Paramedic. This is a great way to consider yourself as an volunteer for saving life even though you are working. It is a job that consistently deals with tragic lost and major accidents. It is not for a weak stomach. Keep in mind that to be a paramedic there is an age limit. Apply for paramedic science training early in your life.

Teacher. Teachers have been underpaid for many decades, but a good well trained teacher gets the best schools to work in and high salary. There are newly graduating teachers making the equivalent of an RN after they take a test. Generally, however, expect to move up into the ranks before making over $55,000.00 a year. This is a field that there still is a shortage of, so finding work becomes much easier in this field.





Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Business Activity Statements: New Legislation And Courses

Rules have recently changed again and some Certificate IV for BAS graduates may need one to do one or two extra modules of work in order to be compliant. These two modules are also available as a separate course for Accountants or others needing the skills set. The following article is informative if you are trying to work out which are the best courses to get qualified according to your existing level of skills.

If you have sufficient work experience, a good understanding of the theory of bookkeeping, have worked in the bookkeeping field for some time then you may be able to start directly on the Certificate IV for BAS service providers, without the need to complete a Certificate III in Financial Services. You may be able to find a BAS course which also covers MYOB.Some courses offered will vary in the electives chosen by the RTO providing the training. Some courses offered cover everything required by the latest changes to this qualification requested by the Tax Office and industry advisory bodies. Some courses will require that you do an additional one or two modules. Registered training organisations have been trying to second guess the final version of the rules and they have been doing their best to keep training workers in an industry which already has a skills shortage. If your course was accredited when you commenced, it is still accredited but you may need to do extra modul es. Ask about funding for these too if you need help.

If you have not worked in the financial services industry or bookkeeping before, there are a number of courses you could consider to get started. A full accredited Certificate III in Accounts Payable Receivable covers the basic theory and practice of bookkeeping independent of any particular system or brand of computerized bookkeeping software. However as computerized bookkeeping is now the norm a course in accounts payable receivable may include an introductory module on some kind of software application, probably MYOB.

If you are planning to work for a bank or a large corporation they may not use the same kind of Bookkeeping and Accounting software as small business, so you may have little need to know about MYOB or Quickbooks. However if you are planning to set up a bookkeeping service for small business you will probably need to know how these common software packages work, and how to use them. If you are wanting to get employment in the part of the bookkeeping industry that serves small business then most employers would like you to be familiar with the theory of Accounts Payable Receivable, and know how to apply it to the most commonly used forms of bookkeeping software like Quickbooks andMYOB. Quickbooks is more commonly used by sole traders and MYOB by small business with a number of employees.

Courses are available which teach the theory of bookkeeping in close conjunction with instructions on how to apply these principles to the relevant small business software. This is good, as shortly after you have learned the principle, and while it is still fresh in your mind, you learn how to apply that in practice on the software package. Such courses when delivered by a Registered Training Organisation carry almost as much weight as full accredited Certificate three in Financial services. They are often referred to as partially accredited. They carry less accreditation but make up for that with regular applied practice relevant to on the job skills. These courses are usually on the approved list for Centrelink funding too, though not for as many weeks as a Certificate III

The Nationally Recognised modules that are not included in some integrated courses are generally things related to Occupational Health and Safety or perhaps cover general communication in the work-place,topicsthat are contained in many accredited courses irrespective of the industry concerned. Often a mature age worker may have done these modules before as part of a previous qualification and can have them credited as advanced standing.Courses which integrate theory with practical activities on bookkeeping software are efficient at gettingjob seekersinto work quickly. This is why employment services like them and often recommend them. They are often designed to fit into a twelve month time frame for completion

When you are ready to take the next step and become a registered BAS service provider, under new legislation you will need to complete a full accredited Certificate IV level Course in Financial Services for BAS Service Providers. This qualification will include those general modules on Occupational health and safety etc previously referred to as being part of a Certificate III. So if you did not do these general modules inanother accredited course then youwill beable to complete them at that stage. The general modules are inserted at every level to try to make sure you do them at some time no matter what point you enter the educational system. If you have recently done the same general modules in another accredited course you will be able to get advanced standing.

You are strongly advised to check for other requirements that the ATO may have in order for you to become a BAS service provider as a course is not the only requirement. An accredited Certificate IV in financial Services for BAS Service providers is the qualification required.There is a transition period allowed for existing and new BAS service providers to register and comply with educational requirements. There is also a requiredment that a BAS service provider needs to have done 1400 hours of BAS preparation under supervision of a qualified supervisor. In addition, because of very recent unanticipated requirement changes to regulations some graduates may need to top up with a skills set module or two if their course did not include those modules. Some courses will not need to be topped up and some will. RTO's have been doing their best to anticipate needs while keeping the courses as compact and affordable as possible, while continuing to train in an identified skills sho rtage area.

If you cannot give up your existing job to study to comply with the new rules and legislation or cannot get time off work to study, or family commitments don't allow you to attend evening class, many suitable courses are available through distance. You can study by correspondence, with online support and and phone support. You can even do a a course which will be Nationally Recognised in Australia while you are still living overseas

Australian college accepts overseas enrollments.





Most Frequent Auto Repairs

Owning even the highest-technology vehicle does not guarantee the elimination of auto repairs. Wear and tear is common to machines while the parts with the most frequent auto repairs should be handled with care and accuracy by trained mechanics. The moment you sense that something is not working properly, calling a mechanic to have the vehicle repaired is the best thing to do.

In order to avoid road problems, proper maintenance by regularly checking the parts that sustain the most frequent auto repairs should be observed. Knowing the parts that incur the most frequent auto repairs can also avoid accidents since preventive repairs can immediately address the problems discovered during periodic maintenance checks.

For further information, the most frequent auto repairs include brakes, tires, dashboard lights, oil and lights.

Regular maintenance checks particularly apply to brakes which should be regularly checked for brake fluid leaks. The brakes are one of the vehicle parts where most frequent auto repairs occur since they are constantly in use; hence, they are subjected to wear and tear more often than any other vehicle parts. Periodic maintenance is a must since a malfunctioning brake may lead to serious accidents detrimental not only to the driver and its passengers but also to other road users as well.

A brake fluid leak is one of the signs that the brakes are in need of immediate repairs. Other signs include squeaking noises, mushy connections and the need to stomp on the pedals repeatedly among others. It would be best to go straight away to the auto repair shop if these signs are experienced while on the road. If it isnt possible to do so, leave the vehicle in a safe and appropriate place and call a mechanic. If these signs were noted in your car while still in your garage, it would be better not to drive the vehicle but instead bring the mechanic over.

Also included in the most frequent auto repairs are the tires. Similar to breaks, they sustain the most in wear and tear when the vehicle is very much in use. Regular maintenance includes checking of tire pressure, visual examination of sharp objects, tread inspection and looking for signs of bulging. Further, if you experience wobbling in your steering wheel while driving, it is better to refer the matter to a professional mechanic for further evaluation. The wobbling may not only be attributable to the tires but to the cars under chassis as well.

Dashboard lights are also one of the car features with most frequent auto repairs. The red lights for Check Engine or Check Oil are the ones often subjected to most frequent auto repairs. Flashing of these warning signs may mean engine overheat or lack of oil. Although the car will still run efficiently, ignoring them may lead to untoward incidents since the indicators provide important warning signs about your engine.

Oil is part of the most frequent auto repairs. An oil leak will render your vehicle not serviceable. A mechanic is in a better position to analyze where the leaks are coming from, for appropriate repair. Some of the sources of oil leaks are busted oil seal, cracks, excessive oil and the likes.

The taillights are another of those car parts with the most frequent auto repairs. This is hardly noticeable when you are in the road and it would be unfortunate if it will have to take a policeman pulling you over because your taillights are not flashing any signal lights at all. The problem may be due to busted lights, electrical system failures, broken fuse and others.

The absence of taillights can cause serious accidents especially when you are travelling in the freeway. Other motorists will not know whether you are making a turn or will be making a stop if there are no properly functioning taillights to warn them. Taillights are mostly needed in bad weather conditions and these are the times that you should make a regular inspection of your vehicle lights diligently. You can probably ask a family member to check them from the outside while you take the necessary driving steps to effect the changes in your automobiles signal lights.

Vehicles owners can avoid accident through proper maintenance of car parts that sustain the most wear and tear, thus needing the most frequent auto repairs. A responsible driver must have periodic inspection schedules just to be sure that the parts are in good working condition.





Why Motorcyclists Prefer to Go For 304 Stainless Steel Motorcycle Parts?

Motorcycling today is better than it has been in past. Today, its safer, better in performance and has multiple options for the motorcyclists. The motorcyclists never ever were able to know about motorcycling as they know about it today. Technology does have its part on motorcycle industry too. We can discuss this comparison in detail. However, in this article the prime focus are stainless steel motorcycle parts as the preferred choice for motorcyclists. To dig out the reasons behind this preference, we need to know about 304 grade of stainless steel.

Non-corrosive: The motorcycle manufacturers like to use stainless steel in their motorcycle accessories because its highly resistible to extremely high or low temperatures. This feature of 304 stainless steel makes it first choice for most of the motorcycle manufacturers and then for the motorcyclists. As its very resistible against extreme temperatures and chemical reactions like oxidation etc, so it saves parts like mufflers etc from corrosion or rusting.

Weld-ability: Motorcycle manufactures like stainless steel for its weld-ability. This helps them use it for custom parts. Motorcyclists want to put their personality in their vehicles and get this done through stainless steel of grade 304. Getting a lasting motorcycle part in customized form is what all motorcyclists want to have.

Better Performance: For its resistibility to extreme (high or low) temperatures, the stainless steel 304 motorcycle accessories are long lasting and their performance is never affected by corrosion. A rusting or corrosion friendly motorcycle part gets affected by these chemical reactions soon and motorcyclists have to buy an alternative part. This maintains the quality of the parts and increases their life tenure.

Lasting better-than-chrome looks: Stainless steel motorcycle parts have lasting better-than-chrome looks. The expert manufacturers pass them through different stages including a hand-to-mirror finish that make their looks perfect. For this reason, the looks of these parts remain the same even after 20 years unless they are crashed are scratched. It is because of this material that manufacturers offer their customers a limited life time warranty on some motorcycle accessories and life time warranty on others.

Durability and non-magnetic: Stainless steel 304 is durable and non-magnetic. These features make them first choice for the motorcycle manufactures and motorcyclists also want to go for such motorcycle parts that have stainless steel 304 as a must material in them.

Cost-effectiveness: despite all of its features like durability, ductility, weld-ability, better performance etc, stainless steel 304 motorcycle parts are not costly. Cost is first and foremost point for many motorcyclists. Adding to it, they want long lasting performance motorcycle accessories at an affordable cost. Stainless steel 304 grade enables motorcycle manufacturers to fulfill the requirements of these motorcyclists at a great price.

These are some key features of stainless steel of grade 304 that make this material a first choice of many motorcycle manufacturers and a preferred choice for most of the motorcyclists. Todays motorcycling is better than it has been in the past because motorcycle engineering today, is more cleat about the choices it could have in terms of shaping up a motorcycle drive of ones own choice.