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What is Cloud Computing and how can it benefit your Website?

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What is Cloud Computing and how can it benefit your Website?

Auteur n°2 – Jonathan

Benefits of Cloud Computing

To put it simply cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet to offer faster innovation and flexible resources. Computing services include servers, storage, databases, software, analytics, networking, and more.

Lots of companies use cloud computing services for several important reasons. Cloud computing gives the business more flexibility, you can quickly scale resources and meet new business demands.

You don’t need much capital and on top of that cloud storage gives you the possibility to make the data available from any location at any time. This way you aren’t tied to specific locations or devices.

Another benefit is the advanced security that cloud computing can provide you with and also it helps you to prevent losing data. It has specific backup features for that.

Cloud Computing and Company Management

Cloud computing is a model that allows on-demand network access to a shared pool of computing resources that can quickly provide the company with desired results without interacting too much with different service providers.

Numerous companies use Cloud Computing because this way they have access to a huge network, and more resources. It’s basically connecting technology, service, and application and gives the company self-service tools. The benefits of Cloud Computing could give any company a great advantage.

Types of Cloud Computing

There are several types of Cloud Computing. The first one is the Private Cloud, which is dedicated to only a single company and works on its needs and goals. A private cloud is considered one of the best solutions for businesses that might have dynamic or unpredictable computing needs.

Also, we have Public Cloud. For example, everybody knows how Amazon Web Services have certain computer resources, customers have access to those resources with the help of the internet. So Public Cloud users share their resources.

Hybrid Cloud is another option that can be used. In this model private cloud is connected to the public cloud infrastructure. It’s suitable for businesses that have highly dynamic workloads or just deal with big data processing.

There are numerous well-known companies that are providers of cloud services. For example, Azure is one of the largest cloud service providers and is part of Microsoft Corporation’s Intelligent Cloud business. Basically, it’s a cloud computing service that can support several operating systems, tools, databases, and more.

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Cloud Computing Benefits for Web Development

Websites that were developed with cloud computing are faster and more easily accessible. Besides having numerous resources that companies can use to their advantage, another reason why they find it comfortable to use is that they can cut down their costs when they are trying to make improvements on a webpage.

Your website can be easily accessible from any location and let’s not forget that it will help you to control your business. You’ll be able to monitor sales growth and develop important business strategies.

With Cloud Computing your website can become more productive. Most companies are able to finish their tasks more quickly with the aid of this model.

Cloud Computing gives the company access to numerous new tools, using the latest tools will help the company to respond to the market demands immediately, and employees can become more productive as well because they’ll have all the available tools to do their job quickly and effectively.

Companies Successfully Using Cloud Computing

Apple made a big revolution in the entire world of technology when they developed Siri, a virtual assistant that can imitate humans, help users, and communicates with them. Cloud receives the requests of different users and then responds to them.

Pinterest is one of the prominent social networking sites that has been using cloud computing for a very long time. The cloud adapts to traffic levels, so even during big site traffics Pinterest works very productively.

Another company that has been using cloud computing successfully is eBay, they’ve been experimenting a lot with different technologies and have been actively using them while going through major projects.

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Jonathan Massa

As a specialist in digital consulting, strategy and execution, Jonathan advises organizations on strategic and operational issues related to value creation and digitalization programs focusing on innovation and organic growth. Furthermore, he advises our clients on software engineering and digital development issues to enable them to mobilize the right solutions for their goals.

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Use Paywall to Increase Your Content Engagement Level

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Use Paywall to Increase Your Content Engagement Level

Auteur n°15 – David

Definition of a Paywall

A paywall is a digital payment barrier that most online businesses are using right now while delivering their content and services via the help of the internet. It makes sure that not everybody will be able to use and see online content unless they are willing to subscribe to their online channel or just pay the fee.

Hitting the paywall part isn’t pleasant for most of the customers, because most of the time the customers are using the free trial to see if they really like the content or the service, so after getting used to receiving everything for free, paying money for it doesn’t make them comfortable straight away.

But in this digital world, there are lots of things we have to get used to. For example, if buying the newspaper in the streets would cost you money, why reading the same newspaper online should be free?

Many publications, like The Atlantic, Wired, and Bloomberg along with others have been using paywalls actively for several years now.

Seeing the Value in the Paywall Ecosystem

It’s important to consider the opinions of our clients and plan everything carefully. Paywalls are good options and profitable as well, but without careful planning, they might have a negative effect.

Also in today’s world, it’s nothing confusing or unimaginable, but delivering it in the best possible way always ends up with more subscribers and better results.

First of all, the clients should see the value in their subscriptions, and feel proud that after passing the paywall barrier they are involved in something great and have the information that not many people have around them. They should be sure about themselves and proud of being fully involved with the company. They have to pay for the service, so before they do they have to be 100 % sure that it’s worth it.

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Improvements behind the Paywall Models

Implementing paywalls is something that lots of companies use, but if the content that one company has can be found in another one as well, it automatically gives us negative results. If the customer has to pay the company a certain amount of money to read the post or watch the movie, which is free and available at all times on other web pages, of course, they won’t subscribe to the first company.

So the main point is to improve the content, give the customers something special, original, that can’t be easily duplicated, and then start working on the kind of paywalls which just add to the reputation of the company, as in are safe, well designed and well structured.

Focusing on providing the content that matters and being fully informed and engaged in it, will automatically help us to attract more customers, share better experiences and make sure that they’ll stay loyal to us. In any case, the paywalls give the company a good idea about how many people are truly interested in their content and willing to follow each of their services and post.

Client Engagement Level and Its True Value

When the clients are following certain companies and industries and improve themselves with them, it’s great. The company has an educated client, who is monitoring the new trends and the news and after witnessing important industry developments, they are bound to grow themselves and come up with new ideas, which are always enlightening and welcome.

The key factor that the customers are looking for is all the potential hidden behind the paywalls. Increasing opportunities for loyal subscribers to gain access not only to the content but also to new industry intelligence tools improves the sense of exclusiveness and user experience as well. So when the clients are ready to subscribe, they should know about the true values that they’d be able to use.

Good content has value, when the clients see and feel the true worth of what they are getting involved in, the financial aspects are the least they will worry about. They will support the brand and publication financially when they’ll see just how valuable their experience is with you.

Optimizing your Paywall Strategy

Integrating the paywall method into your content is a very important step. It’s important to analyze first of all what kind of wall design is available now and how it can be improved later. Some light changes are always welcome, like adapting to national or international holidays, different seasons of the year and etc.

The paywalls have to look good, be well structured, and create a sense of reliability. So when the customers look at it, they should see that it is unique and has high quality. The first impression is important, otherwise, they might lose the trust and don’t feel so safe about the payment.

Customers should be assured that certain companies are trustworthy and reliable, otherwise, they won’t risk anything. So they have to be well informed and see the right price. A price that’s not so different from similar web pages and also goes well with the content.

Moving easily through the webpage and also seeing the easy and understandable structure that can be navigated independently will help the customers to feel safer and assured in a company.

Sending personalized emails, making them feel welcome and encouraging communication between the customers always makes them feel more involved in the company and makes their experience more fulfilling.

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David is a Senior UX/UI Designer. He crafts user-centered journeys and interfaces for your business software, SaaS products, mobile applications, websites, and digital ecosystems. Leveraging user research and rapid prototyping expertise, he ensures a cohesive, engaging experience across every touchpoint.

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Connecting with customers – The Importance of Client Portals

Connecting with customers – The Importance of Client Portals

Auteur n°4 – Marie

Definition of Client Portal

A customer portal is a website that gives us the ability to connect with our organization or company. We use different services there, have access to important information about the company, and usually have our own accounts which are secure and private.

We might have access to payment information, support mechanism and etc. but at the end of the day, we actively communicate with the company, use the services that we require, and get the desired results. And we can do it from any location, anytime.

The Most Important Attribute to Customer Experience

All customers need a fast response and problem-solving solutions. They need you to be accessible from different channels which are associated with your company. They need to know about the new services and the products that you can provide them with.

Of course, they will need to communicate with the company representatives as well, but the most important thing for all the customers is to know how to use the company tools.

That’s why self-service helps. If we can provide our customers with online support and guidance we would get maximum results in a short period of time. 

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Customer Portal Benefits

Customer portals are well received by customers and gives the brand an opportunity to be informative and active in customers’ life.

Nowadays, customers have the ability to self-serve, and many of them are more than happy to do it, but they need information and comfort from our side to do so.

For example, McDonald’s Self Ordering Kiosks are part of their digital revolution, you see every available product there, you choose, you pay and then you just wait. All the customers use it, it’s simple, quick, easy, informative, and gives them control.

You can make the customers work on their issues themselves with simple guidelines and get involved directly only if they seem to struggle or ask for your help.

Customer Satisfaction Rate improves because the customers don’t have to wait for company service agents, they sort out everything based on our portal and guidelines. 

Security Should be the Top Priority of Customer Portals

Customer-centric digital transformation strategies increase our connection with them. We need to create well-designed and well-managed portals, that store their information and protect them from any risk.

Secure client portals increase user experience and client loyalty. So we can create the kind of portal where security initiatives will be embedded in the design, this way we can ensure that the design will still be attractive for our customers and most importantly secure.

Elements that all the Customer Portals Should Have

Since our customers would want to manage their accounts and products independently, they’ll require information to navigate between our webpage and mobile app, so we need to be simple. They shouldn’t spend too much time on research. To solve this issue, we can provide them with chatbots, virtual assistants, and FAQs.

Customer portals can include communities as well where the customers will be able to help each other and share their experiences. Again it’s going to increase loyalty and make problem-solving less time-consuming for them.

Getting feedback from your customers would always help you to improve yourself and see what’s important to them. You could even discover what’s the most demanded product or frequently used service from your company.

When customers are in control and involved in the ongoings of their chosen company, they are more inclined to continue working with them.

Your Portal is the Face of your Company

Most shops always use attractive window displays to gain more customers. It’s a common trick that works all the time. Because our eyes pay more attention to bright colors and we immediately notice the contrast between them, we see the style, if several parts of the text are in the same color they have our attention again.

So when we’ll know the purpose of the portal we can start working on making it memorable from the first glance. The first step is the visuals and graphics; after that, we have to work on functional design.

We have to provide customers with simple but important options. Because customers get confused with lots of information and it’s better to use straight to a point approach.

Use more simple terms, like contact us, about us, etc. Use the colors that are associated with your brand. While sharing important information use bold colors since they are more eye-catching. All in all, design is truly the silent ambassador of your brand.

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Marie is an expert in digital strategy and project management. She audits the digital presences of companies and organizations of all sizes and in all sectors, and orchestrates strategies and plans that generate value for our customers. Highlighting and piloting solutions tailored to your objectives for measurable results and maximum ROI is her specialty.

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Why is Network Security important?

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Why is Network Security important?

Auteur n°3 – Benjamin

What is network security?

You should implement network security features to protect network architecture from undefined exploitations, accesses, changes, demolitions, and exposes. Network security is a process that guarantees the safety of your information and data. 

Securing a network needs various combinations of instruments, such as routers, hardware, software applications, and many more. Also, it requires high-tech professionals who can provide working of the system. Because all these essential resources to have good network security system are often expensive and unavailable. 

Importance of Network Security

The number of cyber-attacks increases every day, not only to the government’s data and large businesses but also to the regular people’s computer networks. It doesn’t matter how important information is on your devices; Keeping them safe is always essential. A secure network can avoid data loss, theft, misusing your information, or shutting down the whole system. 

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The reasons why Network Security is important

Here are some most common reasons you should consider when it comes to the necessity of the protection of your network:

  1. First, it secures your and your client’s data

For businesses, their data and their client’s information are essential. As a business, your data may consist of financial details, marketing bases, and everything necessary for your company. Other than that, every business collects its clients’ data, especially when you are e-commerce. Their card details, numbers, emails, and all these things are in danger without solid network security. 

  1. Improves performance of the network

If you make sure to get a quality system, it protects your network from attacks and helps it run faster. Good network security provides better performance for your computer networks and allows you to work more swiftly. 

  1. Raised cyberattacks

There is no news without one fact about cyber-attack. It is rising for many reasons, including the progress of artificial intelligence and machine learning, also the spread of the 5GB network. That is why it gets more necessary to have strong network security that will protect data.

  1. No protection will cost more money

Besides the emotional stress from having your information stolen, it costs a lot, especially when you are a business. If we see examples of companies that lost their information, we see how much money it costs from them to compensate for the loss. For instance, when Yahoo was attacked, it affected its 3 million users and ended up costing 350 million dollars. So you can see how expensive it gets when you don’t have solid network security. 

  1. Everything in this world depends on technology

Another reason why network security is essential is how integrated technology is in our lives. Everything around us has a technological system, hardware, or algorithm. Our cars, computers, and even homes are known as technologically intelligent, so because of this, it gets more imminent to have network security. 

How to be Secured?

If you have never thought about how to protect your system as an amateur, you can do these few steps to store data safely and reduce the risk of possible attacks.

First and most importantly, use a powerful router admin username and password. It isn’t news that these two things are most valuable regarding the security of your network. The next step is to change the network name. Use more firewalls and turn off any guest network. 

This obviously isn’t enough, and hackers do magic to enter your network and access the data, but it is the first step to securing a computer network system. 

Conclusion 

Protecting confidential information from unauthorized access is the whole society’s responsibility, including business. Every little detail your client gives you or your company needs for the function is vital for you and needs to be safe, so start securing your networks today and be sure to make them as strong as possible. 

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Use SSL to improve Security of your Digital Channels

Use SSL to improve Security of your Digital Channels

Auteur n°3 – Benjamin

SSL Basics You Should Know

Did you know, that all in all most of digital product users are concerned with the security of their online transactions? We all know the risks of inserting even the smallest confidential classified information into a website. This is exactly where the SSL comes in.

SSL deciphers as Secure Sockets Layer. It’s a protocol for web browsers and servers that allows the forms of authentication, encryption and decryption of the data roaming in and out of the server we are using.

Keep Connections Secure

Now, to step aside from the transactional part of internet which generally reminds us of internet banking in most of the cases, let’s discuss connections as well. Current browser contains loads and loads of information which overlap at a certain point.

To put it more simply-let’s take the example of messaging apps. It can be Viber or WhatsApp for example right? Quite often at the header section of an application we see it’s end to end encrypted.

The point of this security method is to make sure that the information shared between two individuals is not just flowing around the whole server heightening the risk of it being hacked and viewed by anybody else outside the authorized users.

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So, basically we all need to keep our connections just as secure because quite simply this is just as much of confidential information as your CC card credentials.

How SSL is a MUST for your Digital Channels

Now, no matter what type of information we are speaking about, please keep in mind, that whatever does not seem confidential to you, can be very important for your target audience.

Do not forget that in current society one of the most active problems is stalking. A lot of individuals, especially females are facing this problem and especially on social media platforms.

If your website is focused on syncing information from social media, such as registering via Facebook accounts-you cannot let any synchronized information fall into the wrong hands. After all, for your own good, a customer whose information has been leaked will be completely eligible to take the matters to court for cyber-security guidelines.

And surely, we don’t want that, so it’s always better to invest in your SSL and have more guarantees that such problems are least likely to occur.

Encryption Parties

The two main parties in encryption process are: The User and Website itself. Now, as we have already discussed the mobile application above, that can be counted as sub-party. But, yet the primary encryption recipient is the website in the first place. SSL is the one neutral party of software ensuring the security of data flow.

Validate your Domain-SSL Certificate

There are several options for getting SSL certified. What it means to be SSL certified, is that your webpage when googled for example will ensure the user that it’s free to roam. How does Google warn users on SSL uncertified users?

At least once you might have a warning page from google before browsing a specific site that it can be dangerous to insert any of your information. This is when Chrome browser asks you whether you’d like to continue to visit a website or go back to the previous page.

Here are a few options to get SSL certificate:

  • Verify your domain information through ICANN lookup.
  • Generate CSR (certificate signing request)
  • Validate your domain by submitting the CSR
  • Install the certificate on your domain/website

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Software Testing Automation Benefits For Your Business

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Software Testing Automation Benefits For Your Business

Auteur n°2 – Jonathan

Automated Testing ABCs

Software testing in general manual, or automated is equally important for productive digital workflow. But, in this case we shall be discussing the benefits of automated software testing. In the most basic sense, automated testing is an application of tools that check for validity of software products which are generally human-driven. For the most basic example, the fundaments of user experience and the usefulness of picked tools for the given experience is checked with software testing methods.

Time-Efficiency

Time is one thing and one currency that can’t be traded for anything else. Especially when it comes to creating a software that effectively calls its users to action. Sometimes updates need to be added quite quickly and testing your software manually just won’t do. Here is where automated testing comes into the game.

Sure you can also make it selective and choose specific tools that you want to be automatically tested and do the rest manually. Save yourself some time for more complicated aspects of your software and let AI do the basics.

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Accessibility Tools

In one of our previous articles we have discussed the concept of accessible content. Website that can be accessed by individuals with certain disabilities, like partial sight for example.

Artificial Intelligence has integrated standards which are tested for efficiency and automating these tools would be a great choice. It’s difficult to manually test what you cannot relate to as an individual for example, so trusting this job to technology is a way to go in this case.

Take a good example of modern audio books. Well, someone specifically might prefer British accent to American, but keep in mind-if text is being verbally interpreted by artificial intelligence-it makes sure to make web-content understandable for any listener. That’s the sort of inclusivity we want as modern-day digital engineers.

Analyze Your Profits

Another thing automated testing helps you with is to regularly check the daily outcomes of your digital strategy and compare it to your planned or expected results.

This can be done via writing test scripts for example. Test automation is effective repetitive tasks and other testing procedures which are time-consuming to conduct manually.

By the end of the month with all the fuss we have in marketing and creative fields of our business, timely reports on engagement or productivity statistics is a must.

Mobile Application Testing

Having a mobile-friendly website or an application is quite a must nowadays. Now, imagine you have to evaluate simultaneously your web and mobile applications. Isn’t it twice the job and twice as time-consuming?

There are certain easy tasks and tools in mobile applications that are perfectly fitted for automated testing. Also, keep in mind, that mobile app UI/UX is far more compact and provides comfort of buttons navigation. Such preset functionality is very useful to be automatically tested.

You Can Also Require Automation For These Features

  • Image comparison pixel by pixel.
  • Spread Sheet Comparison including multiple resources and linking information.
  • Application Testing While In Use of more than 100K Users.
  • Performance Benchmarks
  • Application Testing on diverse browser platforms.

Automation Strategies

Just like in social media marketing for example, we can have multiple strategies for automated testing to decide which one is more eligible to work in a specific scenario. To break it down into basic categories, here are the types of automated testing strategies that can suit your business goals:

  • Positive Tests
  • E2E (End to End Tests)
  • UI Tests
  • Load Tests

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Design Tips for Your Software to Increase the Profits of Your Organization

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Design Tips for Your Software to Increase the Profits of Your Organization

Auteur n°3 – Benjamin

Software Design Basics

Basically, for functional software design creation you need a specialist who creates a specific of a software archetype focused on accomplishing the assigned goals. Using a combination of primary components and subject of constraint gives you the final product. So, based on your intentions you will let the agent choose the software model best fitted to your current mission.

Make Your Goals Clear

When working on a software design, you better have a well-planned brief for the developer to follow up with. The point is, that if you don’t have a clear goal of what you want to reach through this design, your software will not do anything as a matter of result. The success of your software design is almost like a chain reaction. Have at least one thing in mind that you want to progress.

Customer Behavior Research

This specific research is like beginning of all operations conducted on your software including its design. We are speaking both-User Interface and User Experience design here. In quite short timing you’ll be able to notice certain behavior patterns of your customers regarding purchases and content engagement. If you notice for example, that a certain “check out” button is referred more to that another-try to investigate why and if making that button universal will actually benefit your sales. Seems like a funny and small detail, but can be game-changing for your online commerce.

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Develop A Functional Design

Functionality is the key to your software design. Of course elements like color design and aesthetics are important as well, but if it doesn’t work towards assessing the customer’s needs, then it’s regretfully useless. Make sure your design creates a comfortable navigation process for your customers. You might have seen popular apps and websites which don’t seem to have great and beautiful interface, but customers prefer them due to functionality and simplicity.

List Of Design Patterns

Now, that we’ve spoken of several design aspects of functional software designs, let’s review the list of design patterns, which generally work for upgrading your organization’s productivity online:

Creational Patterns

  • Factory Method
  • Abstract factory
  • Builder
  • Prototype
  • Singleton

Structural Patterns

  • Adapter
  • Bridge
  • Composite
  • Decoration
  • Façade
  • Flyweight
  • Proxy

Behavioral Patterns

  • Chain Of Responsibility
  • Command
  • Interpreter
  • Iterator
  • Mediator
  • Memento
  • Observer
  • State
  • Strategy
  • Visitor
  • Template Method

Follow The Patterns

All of the patterns with the following elements are basic keys to one big door of software design. Simultaneously processed they create the environment in your digital space which don’t just navigate existing customers, but also create additional leads which are later likely to turn into regular customers, users or visitors of your website.

Modern Trends

Among many trends we decided to pick some of the most important ones and review how they benefit your organization. One of them is remote work, which turns out to give increases in cloud computing process. Cloud usage has become a necessary attribute, especially now, that almost all work is done online.

Another very important trend you should not sleep on is AI adoption in your software. It’s become quite trendy to at least have a chat-bot as a communications service provider. It’s also gaining popularity among customers certainly. AI implementation reduces errors on your software and serves as a time-saving tool for your customers as well.

Interconnections, automated task management and cloud computing are most likely to continue rapid development. Yet, given developments come with challenges still to be overcome.

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Modern Software Testing Methods For High Quality Digital Services

Modern Software Testing Methods For High Quality Digital Services

Auteur n°2 – Jonathan

ABC Of Software Testing

Simply said, software itself is a set of program instructions that tell a digital product how to behave/what to do and in which case. Now, testing involves examination of functionality.

We want to make sure that our software development is not a waste of time and it is productive and useful for us as brand owners and for the target audiences. The process is mainly focused on reevaluation of functionality. Testing types can be manual and automated as well.

How Software Testing Helps Us Sell

Now, there is no question, at the end of the day we are all looking at current and potential profits to gain as a brand. If your software engineering process never involved the testing, it’s very likely you’ll have to face multiple technical issues irritating for you and your customer base at the same time.

Software engineering stands on the fundaments of customer-effectiveness, customer satisfaction, security and product quality presentation. Without these basics to assist with, your software surely needs a lot of work.

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It’s Cost-Effective

Basically, what we are discussing right now, is more connected to E-Commerce. Now, how is it cost-effective you might ask. Because generally digital services don’t seem to be the ones with the least budget for it. Here is how it works: The system you’re acquiring including its design aspects are extremely complex.

Once it’s launched it is far more difficult to change the fixed software settings, so constantly checking and fixing bugs in the process of creation will save you a lot of budget. Better not hold back on budget for testing, or you might have to pay twice as much for fixing the defective software later on.

Security Is A MUST

In modern life, where we use ten times as much digital services, security is playing a huge part in our software functionality. There is a constant danger of unauthorized individuals accessing the accounts of our users on the platform. So, we clearly need to multi-check our software on potential ways of how it can be more protective of its data.

In most cases users entrust very confidential information. It can be social security or credit card numbers. Imagine that information leaking out! Remember the data heist with Alibaba online shopping website? You might have forgotten about that event back in 2010’s, but honestly, when was the last time you ordered from Alibaba? The point is, if something like this happens even once-you ultimately lose your users’ trust.

Manual And Automated Testing

Just as the term says, manual testing involves the software examination done by hand to learn about further bugs and issues that have to be solved. It generally means verifying major features highlighted in requirements, yet also involves the testers trying the software From the potential user’s point of view.

There are numerous manual test plans and strategies. All of them are not one-fits all clearly, so the professional testers will make sure to pick the one that’s right for your software.

Automated testing is based on the software using an automation tool to detect the bugs and issues. In this case, pros use the test scripts and generate the test results automatically by using automation gadgets. Clearly this one works faster, but you can also opt for using both types of testing. If you’re still not the type that blindly trusts the machines feel free to conduct manual testing afterwards.

Software Testing-Current Trends

  • Acceptance Testing
  • DevOps
  • Regression Testing
  • Automation Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • User Testing
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Performance Testing

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Why is Cohesion the Primary Foundation of Software Design?

Software Engineering - Cohesion and Coupling Principles

Why is Cohesion the Primary Foundation of Software Design?

Auteur n°2 – Jonathan

Definition Of Cohesion

When speaking of cohesion, at some point we will have to look at the subject with a little bit of mathematic viewpoint. To put it simply for the beginning, in software engineering, cohesion is a basic formula calculating strength of connection among methods of data analysis and classification to create a union for certain purposes.

Coupling And Cohesion

Except for cohesion, in software engineering we also have the term coupling. So, why are we comparing them? Because they are connected, serving pretty much one basic purpose, but on different levels. Coupling analyses internal relationships between modules, but as for cohesion, it analyses how related the roles within a single module are.

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Cohesive = Effective

Team work always gives us better results. The term “cohesive” means working on the foundation of effective union. Clearly, even if we take the simplest physical machines, we cannot make them work correctly, unless all insider elements are working harmonically and simultaneously. Funny how music can be a great example. One note taken wrong and it ruins the whole symphony, not to mention that even an unprofessional listener can notice that one small disruption.

A.K.A. Sliding-Scale Metrics

As mentioned in previous paragraphs, cohesion is all about processing and analyzing internal elements of a specific module we have in mind. There are certain classical methods and strategies in cohesion and they have to be measured according to their functionality. Especially, when we are speaking of software engineering, functionality is a must!

Element Analysis

Research methods are in every field, especially in marketing and even more in digital marketing. Well, what analysis can come before research in the first place right? Now, let’s review certain qualities of element analysis in the cohesion principle and how well-based are they on general research.

  • Coincidental-Processing particles are grouped in an arbitrary manner and have no significant communication/connection. Well, clearly the laziest and possibly the most unwanted analysis you want to base your further actions on.
  • Logical-From a module viewpoint, processing elements are belonged to one-another because they match with the similar logical class of connected functions. Invoking the module simultaneously invokes the processing element.
  • Temporal-Processing particles are connected in time aspect. They are grouped with one-another because those are invoked simultaneously at a particular timing in a program implementation, but quite funny enough, they are not related to each other. A different program requirement may require a different combination of processing the elements stated above.
  • Procedural- Processing insider elements are in logical order- part of the same functionality unit but do not share the same data. They are connected, because they continually follow a specific sequence of implementation.
  • Communicational-Processing elements on the functional quality of implementing inputs and outputs in your software design.
  • Sequential- Processing component are related when the output of one processing component can be used as input for the next component element. Think of it as a chain reaction in its own way.
  • Functional-By far the best and most effective element grouping strategy. All processing components of a module are vital to the performance of a single and specific task. Maybe for this one we can say, that focus is the base concept.

Digital Team-Work

Now, that we have discussed so many grouping, analysis and research strategies in the paragraphs above, let’s look at the subject in a relatively non-mathematical viewpoint. The whole point of the given concept is to pretty much choose functionally matching components of a module for your effective software design. Functionality and effectiveness will manifest themselves in how your software works for you or against your interests.

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PUBLISHED BY

Jonathan Massa

As a specialist in digital consulting, strategy and execution, Jonathan advises organizations on strategic and operational issues related to value creation and digitalization programs focusing on innovation and organic growth. Furthermore, he advises our clients on software engineering and digital development issues to enable them to mobilize the right solutions for their goals.