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Mobile ALM guide
New mobile application lifecycle management challenges arise as mobile apps gain business stature. Learning Guide
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APM in ALM: Keeping competitive by building the right apps
A wise step for many software development companies is to get a handle on the many applications in use and better plan and manage application and project portfolios. Feature
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Quiz your application performance management knowledge
Test your knowledge of application performance management in Agile, application lifecycle management and cloud environments. Quiz
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Scaling Agile: Beating challenges in large-scale Agile development
Software planning, collaboration, ALM tools, and outsourcing are all areas that need to be carefully considered before embarking on large-scale Agile. E-guide
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Lifecycle virtualization expedites Agile testing and ALM
In this story, SSQ’s Yvette Francino explores how lifecycle virtualization ties in with continuous integration and modern ALM. CIOs and other decision makers will learn what analysts are saying about the next level of virtualization in their organiza... News | 12 Jan 2012
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Real-time performance monitoring for mobile apps
Mobile ALM provider Keynote DeviceAnywhere and TomTom announced a partnership that enables real-time performance monitoring for TomTom mobile devices. This solution uses a cloud-based platform and provides developers with constant monitoring as well ... News | 17 Oct 2011
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Michael J. Sydor discusses application performance management implementation -- Part 3
Application performance management (APM), an important part of ALM, must continue past development into production. In part three of this three-part series, Michael J. Sydor, author of APM best practices: Realizing Application Performance Management,... News | 06 May 2011
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APM staffing issues: A conversation with author Michael J Sydor -- Part 2
How does an organization staff best for application performance management (APM)? In part two of this three-part series, Michael J. Sydor, author of APM best practices: Realizing Application Performance Management, tells us why staffing has the secon... News | 06 May 2011
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APM best practices: A conversation with author Michael J. Sydor -- Part 1
Application performance management (APM) is a critical part of application lifecycle management ALM). In part one of this three-part series, Michael J. Sydor, author of APM best practices: Realizing Application Performance Management, describes the s... News | 06 May 2011
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STAREAST: Software testing with fuzzing and fault modeling -- Interview with Shmuel Gershon
The real world isn't always like a test environment. How do we test for the unexpected problems such as system faults or malicious attacks? SSQ contributor Matt Heusser talks to Shmuel Gershon, presenter at STAREAST with a talk titled, "Fuzzing and F... News | 20 Apr 2011
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Automation, continuous integration and continuous improvement in Agile ALM -- Part 2
Advice on automation in application lifecycle management is given by Agile ALM author, Michael Hüttermann in this second part of an interview with site editor, Yvette Francino. In this Q&A, Hüttermann answers questions about programming skills requir... News | 04 Feb 2011
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Automation in Agile ALM: Interview with author Michael Hüttermann -- Part 1
Agile ALM author Michael Hüttermann talks about how automation is being used in application lifecycle management. Various types of automation are explored, including the controversial use of capture and playback tools for user interface (UI) testing.... News | 04 Feb 2011
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Agile ALM: Interview with author Michael Hüttermann – Part 1
Agile is used to describe a software methodology. However, it can also be used to describe management of the lifecycle itself. In his book, Agile ALM, Michael Hüttermann takes an in-depth look at what it means to practice agile application lifecycle ... News | 11 Jan 2011
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Agile ALM tools: Q&A with author Michael Hüttermann – Part 2
Agile ALM author Michael Hüttermann continues the discussion of his book's first chapter "Getting Started with Agile ALM" in this interview with SSQ site editor Yvette Francino. In this discussion we find out more about the attributes of an agile ALM... News | 11 Jan 2011
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How continuous development can reduce cost challenges in ALM
Software consultant Nari Kannan writes about the cost challenges in application lifecycle management and how continuous development can reduce them. Tip
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Textbook vs. enterprise Agile development: Adapting Scrum to scale
Implementing Agile using a Scrum framework, which requires creating cross-functional teams, can be tough. One solution is adapting enterprise Agile. Tip
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The new project management for Agile ALM
Changing times require managers to acquire new project management skills for the Agile ALM environment. Tip
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Agile project management using the Cynefin framework
Learn how the Cynefin framework facilitates problem solving, Agile project management and teamwork. Tip
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Using metrics to explore APM business value advantages
A number of metrics may be needed in addition to a baseline metric like ROI to make a meaningful comparison between applications in the portfolio. Tip
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APM processes: Determining apps’ business value
Application portfolio management aids decision makers in determining business ROI of applications. Tip
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Idea management tools and features that support ALM
Idea management features and capabilities have been finding their way into application lifecycle management. Learn common features typically supported by idea management tools and about the commercial and open source options available. Tip
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Create flow in ALM processes with automation and elimination
Matt Heusser provides tips on how to assess, streamline and automate ALM processes, and at the same time, rid your organization of the waste. Tip
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Agile ALM: Automation tools for the application lifecycle
Software Consultant Nari Kannan offers CIOs insights about the different categories of ALM automation tools and identifies commercially available and open source options in each category. Tip
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Agile development provides ALM transparency for senior managers
Agile expert Lisa Crispin describes Agile processes that will keep your managers and team informed throughout the application lifecycle. Tip
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SDLC process: What will ALM of the future do?
Future application lifecycle management suites must support the increasingly complex SDLC process -- where constant software updates will be the norm. Answer
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Software lifecycle: BYOD means more mobile updates
Bring-your-own-device policies have profound implications for enterprise mobile release management. Can your team handle the constant updates? Answer
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Portfolio management and “end-to-end” ALM: What tools are needed?
Expert Kevin Parker advocates for the integration of the people, processes, tools and automation in the application development lifecycle in order to achieve effective portfolio management. Answer
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ALM tools: Is purchasing from a single vendor or multiple vendors better?
Integrating ALM tools from different vendors can be nearly impossible, yet buying a toolset from a single vendor poses problems as well. Expert Kevin Parker explores these choices. Answer
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Automation in your SDLC: Identifying vital ALM tools
Process-centric tools and dashboards are among the ALM trends identified by expert Kevin Parker. Here he discusses how these trends are now indispensable to automation in the SDLC. Answer
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Strategies for testing mobile applications
Expert Kevin Parker explores all the necessary tool sets developers and testers must implement to support the mobile applications market. Answer
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Mobile apps: Is the software development lifecycle different?
Mobile platforms and the array of mobile devices change the game for software developers, but is it really that different? In this response, expert Kevin Parker discusses the similarities and differences between traditional software development and d... Answer
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Application testing in the cloud: SDLC considerations
Applications are increasingly moving to the cloud, posing platform challenges for developers and testers. ALM expert Kevin Parker offers useful advice for selecting a cloud vendor, setting up SLAs and making use of automated release in the software d... Answer
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Integrating application performance and ALM tools
In this response, expert Kevin Parker explains how we have the option to integrate application performance monitoring (APM) tools with the capabilities of ALM tools, and how we should do this. Answer
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APM tools: Applying automated testing earlier in the development lifecycle
ALM expert Kevin Parker advocates for the use of application performance monitoring tools earlier in the development lifecycle, in concert with earlier automated testing. Read this response for his take on the uses of APM tools. Answer
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application lifecycle management (ALM)
Application lifecycle management (ALM) is the supervision of a software application from its initial planning through retirement. It also refers to how changes to an application are documented and tracked. Definition
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SDLC process: What will ALM of the future do?
Future application lifecycle management suites must support the increasingly complex SDLC process -- where constant software updates will be the norm. Answer
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Software lifecycle: BYOD means more mobile updates
Bring-your-own-device policies have profound implications for enterprise mobile release management. Can your team handle the constant updates? Answer
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Mobile ALM guide
New mobile application lifecycle management challenges arise as mobile apps gain business stature. Learning Guide
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How continuous development can reduce cost challenges in ALM
Software consultant Nari Kannan writes about the cost challenges in application lifecycle management and how continuous development can reduce them. Tip
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Textbook vs. enterprise Agile development: Adapting Scrum to scale
Implementing Agile using a Scrum framework, which requires creating cross-functional teams, can be tough. One solution is adapting enterprise Agile. Tip
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The new project management for Agile ALM
Changing times require managers to acquire new project management skills for the Agile ALM environment. Tip
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Agile project management using the Cynefin framework
Learn how the Cynefin framework facilitates problem solving, Agile project management and teamwork. Tip
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APM in ALM: Keeping competitive by building the right apps
A wise step for many software development companies is to get a handle on the many applications in use and better plan and manage application and project portfolios. Feature
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Using metrics to explore APM business value advantages
A number of metrics may be needed in addition to a baseline metric like ROI to make a meaningful comparison between applications in the portfolio. Tip
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APM processes: Determining apps’ business value
Application portfolio management aids decision makers in determining business ROI of applications. Tip
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About Application Lifecycle Management Software Fundamentals
Application lifecycle management (ALM) fundamentals cover best practices in the software industry for all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Regardless of SDLC methodology used, whether traditional waterfall, agile, or a combined approach, a project's success or failure can be dependent on the team's familiarity with ALM fundamentals and adherence to software development processes such as requirements, design, development, test, release, and maintenance. Knowing ALM fundamentals will provide the necessary skills to ensure a high quality software development project.