Quality Assurance
In a fast-paced, customer-driven market, testing is essential to catch defects early and build reliable software. Agile approaches – with…
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Hour of Code 2013
MERAK joined the global Hour of Code to spark children’s interest in programming – letting them code Angry Birds and…
The Roller Coaster vs. The Tire Swing
Starting a new software project can quickly turn into building a “roller coaster” instead of the “tire swing” your client…
Implementation of SharePoint Foundations 2010
For small businesses eyeing SharePoint Foundation 2010, installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express first lifts the default 4GB limit to…
Judging Capstone Projects
Conestoga College students in Computer Programmer and Analyst programs face a real-world challenge: develop an IT solution that solves a…
SharePoint: Folder vs. Metadata
Many SharePoint users default to folders because that’s how documents have been organized for decades. Metadata, however, unlocks more powerful…
Automated Testing: Agile Strategies
Automated testing is most effective when planned into each sprint from the start. By incrementally building test scripts alongside the…
Movember Adaptation: Finale
When James Dyer turned the Movember mustache tradition on its head – auctioning off his facial hair style each week…
Understanding Behaviour Driven Development
Behavior-driven development pushes test-first methods further by unifying business-friendly language with automated testing. Tools like Cucumber use Gherkin’s plain-English scenarios,…
MERAK 2012 Holiday Party
This year, MERAK traded in the usual dinner and speeches for a magical holiday adventure in Niagara Falls. After enjoying…
Movember Adaptation: August 2012 – October 2012
With months of near-shaves behind him, James Dyer’s mustache endures thanks to donations supporting his chosen charities. Visible from both…
Movember Adaptation: May 2012 – July 2012
James Dyer continues his mustachioed journey through the summer months, reaching two remarkable milestones: surpassing $2,000 in total donations and…