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What builds are set up on my Continuous Integration tool
On projects that I see, most are using a Continuous Integration tool. Many, however, still do not use those tools to their fullest. Here is what I typically set up on projects that I have control on.
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Skipping tests with Maven
The Maven Surefire page explains that -DskipTests and -Dmaven.test.skip=true can both be used to avoid running tests. If you use an old-ish version of Surefire (pre-2.4) or even if you use the latest version (2.4.2 as of February 21th, 2008), … Continue reading
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CITCON 2008: Register to Denver and Melbourne
CITCON, the conference on Continuous Integration & Testing, is coming to Denver, April 4 & 5. Seats are limited (but free!) and registration has been going briskly (probably the fastest of all CITCON events). Register now!
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Hudson in French
I have finally been able to make some progress towards translating Hudson in French. The latest version (1.181) will now display automatically in French if your web browser is appropriately configured.
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How to handle bugs in the Sprint Backlog
During the Scrum trainings I give at Valtech Training, I often get asked how the bugs should be estimated. Sometimes, the question is about various architecture tasks or GUI updates.
Join the presenters at Agile 2008
Things are starting to take shape for Agile 2008. Submissions are starting to come in. We are at 10 for the Breaking Acts stage, which is pretty good at this point. Considering that the deadline is February 25th, now is … Continue reading
BarCampParis15: Tools 2.0
I have long wanted to attend a BarCamp but it’s not easy to get yourself to attend a conference on a Saturday after a whole week of work. I was also turned off by an impression that the crowd was … Continue reading
Posted in conferences, gwt, openspace
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Using Hudson as a Continuous Integration tool for Python
On a project I’m involved in, we are programming both in Java and Python. The Java part has been written TDD-style, with Hudson as the CI tool from the beginning. I’ve tried to promote unit testing and CI for the … Continue reading
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Valtech Days: Reflecting on our Open Space Technology event
I have participated at a few Open Space events, and facilitated some, but the crowd never exceeded 60. So I was a bit apprehensive, when it appeared that the Open Space Technology part at Valtech Days Paris 2007 would gather … Continue reading
Posted in conferences, facilitation, openspace, valtech
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How to use hexagonal cards
I first got introduced to using hexagonal cards for facilitation at AgileOpen. I thought they were pretty neat, and I acquired two packs of them for use at the Valtech Days. Here are some notes on how to use them.
Posted in conferences, facilitation, openspace
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Valtech Days: Hudson Demo
My quest for spreading the word about Hudson continues.
Posted in conferences, continuous integration, hudson, valtech
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Valtech Days: an insider look
Wow. I started writing this post on my way back from the Valtech Days conference, which I have contributed to organize, and all I can say is “wow”.
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Concordion, an alternative to FIT
Concordion, a tool that was presented at CITCON Brussels a week ago, is finally out. The approach is interesting and can be compared to FIT or FitNesse. Where FIT and FitNesse let analysts/testers give examples in the specifications documents as … Continue reading
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CITCON Brussels 2007: Hudson
After doing it at AgileOpen, I again had the chance to demonstrate Hudson. The attendants had all proved their CI credentials, to say the least, as they included developers on AnthillPro, Build-o-matic, and CruiseControl, of course (how many CC developers … Continue reading
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CITCON Brussels 2007: Jester & Jumble
I was very excited when Squirrel suggested a topic about mutation testing. I had looked at Jester & Jumble before, but gave up after a couple of hours, as they are not very easy to setup, and mostly not maintained. … Continue reading
