We often try to test the same way we write code. Someone throws a problem at you and says "Do it!" This is not the most effective way to get your work done.

We are going to look at a testing strategies that you can use everyday. These practical strategies can help you obtain solid test automation coverage for your product without devoting months of engineering time. This presentation will get you started whether you're starting a new project or trying to clean up an existing one.

A free pass to RMSS 2006, an $825 value, will be raffled along with door prizes including copies of Ship It and the NFJS 2006 Anthology. Be sure to sign up for this drawing before the presentation begins.

The meeting will be held at the 200-seat Qwest auditorium in Downtown Denver, so there will be plenty of space for bringing co-workers. As always, there is no cost or pre-registration required to attend the monthly meetings. See our directions page for more information on this location.

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Jared Richardson, co-author of Ship It! A Practical Guide to Successful Software Projects, is a speaker and independent consultant who specializes in using off-the-shelf technologies to solve tough problems. With more than 10 years of experience, Jared has been a consultant, developer, tester, and manager, including Director of Development at several companies.

Until recently he managed a team of developers and testers at SAS Institute, Inc., and deployed a Continuous Integration System for nearly 300 projects, 5 million lines of code, and over 1,800 developers. He also led a company-wide effort to increase the use of test automation. Jared can be found online at JaredRichardson.net

Agile expert Mike Clark writes about Ship It: "...What I love about this book is that I can hand it to any developer or manager and know that the advice is relevant to their project. It doesn't matter if they're already using a formal process or they have no process at all. Without the practices outlined in this book, every project is at risk of not shipping on time to happy customers. And so it should come as no surprise that I'll be highly recommending Ship It! to every project I visit..."

The Rocky Mountain Software Symposium: Fall Edition returns to Denver on November 10-12th with six concurrent sessions to choose from including a full track devoted to Agility. Join us for another great conference right in your own backyard. Go to http://www.nofluffjuststuff.com/sh/2006-11-denver for additional information on RMSS 2006. Be sure and take advantage of a special Agile Denver discount by using the promo code, nfjsusergroup50 for an additional $50 off.

Don't miss your chance to attend more than forty education and solutions sessions:

• Limited Attendance
• In-depth Discussions
• Peer Exchange
• Access to Speakers
• Expert Panel Discussions
• Hands-on Code Examples
• Best Practices
• Insight on Cutting-Edge Tools