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HTTP Testing

I've been using Fiddler ( http://www.fiddler2.com/ ) for sometime now. It attaches to the web browser and intercepts browser requests and reponses. Fiddler is very useful for inspecting and debugging HTTP roundtrips. Recently, I found something to supplement Fiddler. Stresstimlus (( http://stresstimulus.stimulustechnology.com/ ) is useful for HTTP load testing together with Fiddler.

Management Pointers

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  Skills & Qualities of a Good Manager A role model A manager of oneself & awareness of oneself A learner A change agent A visionary Is aware of current situation/ reality Is ethical & holds values A systemic thinker A good communicator A positive thinker Is enthusiastic Is real   Purpose of a Manager Coach the team to bring them to becoming self-sufficient by supporting & guiding them Instil pride & passion in their work Eliminate impediments Facilitate work progress Negotiate resources Enable meeting goals   Change A manager views change as a positive force & makes it work to one’s advantage.   Communication Instead of asking why something happened, ask what happened (to produce the results)   Attributes of a Learner Enthusiastic Interested Exploring Experimenting Having fun Wanting to learn more   True Attention Listen to words Listen to meaning behind words, hesitations, emphases Watch bo...

Review: PowerSpeak

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A mindmap review of this book. Flash version can be found here