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Changing the default filter for exploratory testing
For performing exploratory testing with Microsoft Test Manager, when we go to Test -> Do exploratory testing   we see a list of work items that are of requirement category and have the same area path and iteration path as that of the test plan. The idea behind having these conditions in the default query is that in most cases, the user will be exploring requirements that are being developed in the current sprint, and that the area path and iteration path of the currently selected plan will most likely match that.  If I want to change this query so as to get a different set of requirement work items in th...
The Code Index – Part 3 – Code samples for using indexed information
We have published two samples, on the Code Gallery showing how to get data from the code index.The first sample, Code Index - How to get statistics about your code, shows how to retrieve some statistical information from the code index, and in particular: Looking at the sample’s source code you will learn a lot on how to query the code index to answer your own questions. The second example is Code Index - How to discover ignored tests. It shows how to write an useful tool (effectively used in my team) : you probably know that when using MST...
Visual Studio 11 Beta – Changes in Web Performance Test / Load Test Workflow
With Visual Studio 11 Beta, you will see some changes in Web Performance Test / Load Test workflow. In this post, I’ll be highlighting those changes. Creating Web Performance Test / Load TestThere has been some changes around creating Web Performance Test / Load Test. Now we've separate test project type for Web Performance Test / Load Test which is called …View complete post...Note: Cross posted from Rubel's Blog. Permalink
Running IntelliTrace on Applications in Production
After we released IntelliTrace in Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate, customers commonly asked us about debugging applications with IntelliTrace outside Visual Studio or Microsoft Test Manager. This can be very useful in an environment where your application has a repeatable problem, but you can’t attach a debugger, and you have to dig into code to find out what went wrong. Collecting IntelliTrace data might be the easiest and best way to help you resolve the problem.So in Visual Studio 11, we’re including the capability to deploy IntelliTrace as a standalone data collector, which you can download here. We&r...
March 21st MN User Group: Visual Studio 11 Beta Upgrade Pleasant Surprises and Lessons Learned
While at the TAP kick off I spoke with Dave about doing a presentation on Intertech’s lessons learned while upgrading to Visual Studio 11 Beta- and he has finally found time March 21st at the MN User Group…Should be a great meeting!Session Abstract: Dave Zimmerman has been a part of the TAP program which began with a presentation/question/answer session with the Visual Studio and TFS Product teams on the Microsoft Campus, followed by a dry-run and go-live migrations of pre-existing full-featured TFS 2008, TFS 2010 servers, and .Net (All version dev environments) and Java TeamPrise client upgrades.&nb...
The Code Index SDK – Part 2 – Bulk indexing assemblies into the code index
Note that this post was updated on June 5th to provide updates concerning the Visual Studio 2012 RC. The changes are highlighted.In my last post, I’ve introduced the Code Index, explaining why use it, and how to get it. This post is about the first scenario that I mentioned: bulk indexing assemblies into the code Index. This topic requires that you have installed the VsVmSdk, as explained already.3. How to bulk index assemblies in the Code Index ?In Visual Studio 11 Beta, the only way to bulk-index assemblies is by using MsBuild. The supported scenarios are:- index assemblies as part of a build outsid...
Various test attachment size reduction features in MTMTFS 11
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Some of you may have faced the problem of test attachments growing too fast in TFS with Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). As you know, the test attachments can be cleaned using Test Attachment Cleaner tool which is part of TFS Power Tools. However, even with the cleaner tool, the experience is not ideal and based on feedback, we did released a QFE for MTM 2010 to improve the experience.Well, we have continued investing here. To know further improvements in this area in MTM 11, refer Shyam’s blog on this.
Mar 21 Developer Breakfast in Sydney, New South Wales: Getting the Most out of TFS
When I was based in Australia the crew down at Readify always put on a good show. I see March 21st they have a breakfast on Getting the Most out of TFSREGISTER NOWSession Abstract: The ability to deliver high quality applications that add value to business is dependent on the Application Lifecycle Management implemented. Agile/Scrum provide the processes to deliver your applications and Team Foundation Server provides the tooling to support and communicate your processes. This session will look into the features provided by TFS that will enhance the development processes by giving the required governa...
Changing the default number of tasks displayed on the taskboard
Whether you've installed the beta or signed up for the hosted service, you've probably seen the new taskboard feature, one of the new planning and tracking tools. Hopefully you've started playing with all these tools, adding items to your backlog, creating tasks, and moving tasks from one state to another. Maybe you've shown your teammates these features, too, and they've started creating tasks of their own. That's certainly how it happened on my team. Before I knew it, everyone started creating tasks to track their work in our current sprint, just to test the waters. Which was great! In fact it was fantastic to ...