What large sets of collected or observed data have been offered, such that a hard to find hidden solution of some sort is buried in it, and the known solution is provided together, for the purpose of testing algorithms that find solutions to similar large data sets? [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet on Oct 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 12, 2009 - 23 answers

A young microbiologist feels stifled & unsatisfied at his current job and seeks something more creative and people-oriented. [more inside]
posted by Turkey Glue on Jul 15, 2009 - 3 answers

I found a job posting from a Mac software developer for a support/QA guru that pretty much sums up exactly what I want in a job right now. However, circumstances are not right for this particular position. How can I still do this as a job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 1 answer

InternetQAfilter: how can I test my site as if it were being loaded from other countries? [more inside]
posted by Billegible on May 27, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm having a few non-technical people test a webapp. What's the best one pager you've seen that explains the proper way to report a bug to a developer?
posted by gwint on Aug 20, 2007 - 7 answers

Everybody hates QA? [more inside]
posted by phoenixy on May 4, 2007 - 35 answers

AutomationMeta- How do I create a simple automation to search webpages for offensive language (job). [more inside]
posted by redhotchips on Oct 26, 2006 - 5 answers

What would you ask the Mythbusters stars? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on May 17, 2006 - 24 answers

Where can I find more sites like AskMe? I've quickly grown addicted to the questions and answers found on "the green", but the current level of traffic will not sate me. [more inside]
posted by Eamon on Jul 16, 2004 - 13 answers