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Project management tools and strategies: Communication and collaboration tools
Project managers need sound communication and collaboration tools more than ever, as software development projects become more complex and teams further apart. Learning Guide
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Project management tools and strategies: Gantt charts, PERT charts and PM planning tools
Project managers often use Gantt charts, PERT charts and other graphics to schedule tasks, organize resources and gain a greater understanding of their projects. These tips and articles and explain how to use project management tools. Learning Guide
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Tell us what you think
Share your thoughts on application security and software development in this quick survey. Survey
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IBM Rational Team Concert gets more 'social'
IBM Rational Concert, developers and testers gain access to collaboration, social networking tools and blogs thanks to IBM Lotus Connections software, beneficial for agile teams needing to be in constant communication to keep track of iterations and ... Article | 15 Dec 2009
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New IBM Rational, Tivoli integrated tools pair development with IT
IBM's new integrated versions of nine Rational and Tivoli tools can foster closer collaboration between software development and IT teams throughout the application life cycle. IBM has integrated software test and development tools with IT deployment... Article | 28 Oct 2009
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VMLogix adds support for testing in the cloud
New Cloud Edition of LabManager from VMLogix Inc., will enable a combination of multiple Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) into a single environment and automation of the deployment and re-deployment of multi-machine environments in a self-service, on dem... Article | 22 Jun 2009
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Blueprint rolls out Requirements Center 2010
Blueprint Requirements Center 2010 from Toronto-based Blueprint launched this week with new features targeting the needs of distributed teams and offering enhanced stakeholder collaboration. According to Tony Higgins, VP of products at Blueprint, fou... Article | 14 Jun 2009
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Jazz suite updated at IBM Rational Software Conference
IBM this week rolled out new and updated Jazz-based application life-cycle (ALM) tools. Company management said it is still early to tell how much Jazz evolution will resemble the path of its open Eclipse IDE. Article | 05 Jun 2009
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Agile, IBM tools boost Merge Healthcare's software quality
Merge Healthcare is a business-to-business (B2B) provider of advanced imaging and connectivity software for healthcare working with Agile, IBM tools. Article | 20 May 2009
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New requirements definition tools focus on chronic flaws
New requirements definition tools enable elicitation, which could cure the chronic ill of software products not meeting users' needs. On board with tools are IBM Rational, Ravenflow, Blueprint, Borland, iRise and others. Article | 22 Apr 2009
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CareGroup solves application performance issues with APM tool
One company found that an application performance management tool improved not only app performance, but communication among technology teams as well. Article | 25 Mar 2009
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Application performance looms large for today's businesses
The need for better application performance monitoring and management is greater these days as developers and operations groups work to maintain performance levels in multi-tiered environments. Article | 24 Sep 2008
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APM moves up in the development life cycle
Organizations are recognizing the benefits of using application performance management (APM) earlier in the software development life cycle. Benefits include the lower cost of repairing problems discovered early. Article | 24 Sep 2008
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Strategies for scaling Agile beyond simple code-and-deploy environments
In this tip, consultant Michael Kelly shares some models and strategies that will help teams stay Agile as projects grow. Tip
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Software iteration deployment: The importance of retrospectives, feedback and celebration
The end of a software iteration marks a time when there should be retrospectives, feedback from customers and celebration. SSQ Contributor Chris McMahon describes his end-of-iteration experiences in Agile environments. McMahon explains his somewhat c... Tip
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DevOps: Fostering collaboration in software development
Departmental silos are breaking down and development and operations are collaborating more closely. In this tip, SSQ contributor Chris McMahon gives advice on how the relationship between development and operations can be fostered and how closer coll... Tip
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Getting connected: How to use social media to become a software quality expert
For those searching for another excuse to use Twitter, Facebook and the like, here you go. Software expert Yvette Francino explains how to become a quality guru through networking. Francino explains how to use these social, Web 2.0 tools and network ... Tip
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How to get management on board with Web 2.0 security issues
Ways to get management buy-in for Web 2.0 security testing and quality assurance and to bolster application security before deployment are given in this tip. Test pro Kevin Beaver explains why Web 2.0 initiatives are often difficult to explain to sof... Tip
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Mobile, Web app QA testing tips for handling operating system changes
The mobile device application world is in consistent change via operating system evolution and in part to business and corporate influence. This tip will enlighten you on the changes and show you ways to ensure your app works on mobile devices. Tip
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Optimizing project management using text messaging, IMs, and Skype
Project management consultant describes best practices and useful tools like IMs, text messages and Skype to manage remote workers. Tip
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Budget-friendly Web app performance testing, monitoring tips
Instead of skipping software performance testing and monitoring in a budget crunch, use these low-cost methods and tools. Tip
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What are the traits of a successful project manager?
Successful project managers come in all varieties, but they all have some common traits that contribute to getting the job done. Lawrence Oliva explains what those traits are. Tip
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Using metrics to monitor software projects
Metrics enable a project manager to achieve what is expected -– completing projects on time and on budget -– and provide an opportunity to impress management and promote the project team's talents. Lawrence Oliva, PMP, lists six metrics he says are m... Tip
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Instant messaging and wikis: Social media tools critical to ALM
In this response, ALM expert Kevin Parker discusses the evolution of chat platforms and wikis amongst developers, explaining how managers can use these technologies to their advantage. Answer
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What enterprises should keep in mind when selecting ALM tools
Every enterprise has different factors to consider when choosing ALM tools. In this expert response, Mike Jones discusses three primary drivers that the enterprise IT shop must weigh when selecting ALM tooling. He also discusses the effects of "flowi... Answer
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Software documentation is important in Agile environments
It’s a fallacy to think that documentation is not important in agile environments. Agile expert Lisa Crispin points out that "living" documentation that stays kept up-to-date can be attained by the use of wikis or via automation tools, using techniqu... Answer
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What exactly is an ALM tool?
Application lifecycle management expert Mike Jones explains the characteristics of tools for ALM. Jones talks about the concept of an ALM framework which is concerned with both the processes and the tools needed in the lifecycle, and clarifies some c... Ask the Expert
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Top-notch tools for your software project manager toolbox
With the numerous tools available for project managers how can you be sure you've selected good ones? A tenured project manager points out good tools and resources in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Project management charts: Beyond Gantt
Project managers have many planning and organizational charts at their disposal. Gantt charts are only one example. PM expert David Christiansen outlines other charts PMs can use and how to get the most out of them. Ask the Expert
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Collaboration and communication tools for virtual meetings
Distributed teams need good tools in order to conduct productive meetings. Project management expert David Christiansen discusses communication and collaboration tools, including both proprietary and open source. Ask the Expert
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How to collaborate, conduct meetings virtually
With distributed workforces or outsourced operations, you must be able to collaborate and conduct meetings virtually. David Christansen provides some tips to help you out. Ask the Expert
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Is iterative development a new process?
Iterative development, contrary to many people's beliefs, has been around for decades. Expert Bas de Baar reviews how it came into being. Ask the Expert
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collaboration diagram
A collaboration diagram, also called a communication diagram or interaction diagram, is an illustration of the relationships and interactions among software objects in the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The concept is more than a decade old althoug... Word
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The Leadership Tutorial: Improving Your Ability to Stand and Deliver
Andy Kaufman Video
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Podcast: Randy Rice on software development scenarios
Expert Randy Rice explains software development set backs, overcoming delayed learning curves and agile's influence on development. Podcast
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Podcast: Matt Heusser explains conference attendance teams
"No one should attend STAREast alone," says Matt Heusser, who is one of the founders behind the tester/developer group formation known as "the Rebel Alliance". "The Rebel Alliance" is a team of STAREast bound testers and developers who will attend th... Podcast
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Dax Fahring, senior product manager, Electric Cloud
Electric Cloud's latest release adds Android software support to its roster of supported major mobile operating systems. Fahring, senior product manager, describes Electric Cloud's uses in this video. Video
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Jan Stafford checks out new products at JavaOne 2009
At JavaOne in San Francisco this week, Sun Microsystem's Java products weren't the only new kids in the exhibit hall. A slew of third-party Java-centric products and services were announced. In this article, SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Jan Stafford g... Video
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Instant messaging and wikis: Social media tools critical to ALM
In this response, ALM expert Kevin Parker discusses the evolution of chat platforms and wikis amongst developers, explaining how managers can use these technologies to their advantage. Answer
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Strategies for scaling Agile beyond simple code-and-deploy environments
In this tip, consultant Michael Kelly shares some models and strategies that will help teams stay Agile as projects grow. Tip
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The Leadership Tutorial: Improving Your Ability to Stand and Deliver
Andy Kaufman Video
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What enterprises should keep in mind when selecting ALM tools
Every enterprise has different factors to consider when choosing ALM tools. In this expert response, Mike Jones discusses three primary drivers that the enterprise IT shop must weigh when selecting ALM tooling. He also discusses the effects of "flowi... Answer
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Software iteration deployment: The importance of retrospectives, feedback and celebration
The end of a software iteration marks a time when there should be retrospectives, feedback from customers and celebration. SSQ Contributor Chris McMahon describes his end-of-iteration experiences in Agile environments. McMahon explains his somewhat c... Tip
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Software documentation is important in Agile environments
It’s a fallacy to think that documentation is not important in agile environments. Agile expert Lisa Crispin points out that "living" documentation that stays kept up-to-date can be attained by the use of wikis or via automation tools, using techniqu... Answer
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DevOps: Fostering collaboration in software development
Departmental silos are breaking down and development and operations are collaborating more closely. In this tip, SSQ contributor Chris McMahon gives advice on how the relationship between development and operations can be fostered and how closer coll... Tip
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What exactly is an ALM tool?
Application lifecycle management expert Mike Jones explains the characteristics of tools for ALM. Jones talks about the concept of an ALM framework which is concerned with both the processes and the tools needed in the lifecycle, and clarifies some c... Ask the Expert
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Podcast: Randy Rice on software development scenarios
Expert Randy Rice explains software development set backs, overcoming delayed learning curves and agile's influence on development. Podcast
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Podcast: Matt Heusser explains conference attendance teams
"No one should attend STAREast alone," says Matt Heusser, who is one of the founders behind the tester/developer group formation known as "the Rebel Alliance". "The Rebel Alliance" is a team of STAREast bound testers and developers who will attend th... Podcast
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About Software Maintenance Process
Software maintenance in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) includes all the tasks and activities that must take place after deployment of a software application to production. This would include release management and defect tracking processes, standards and tools as well as documentation and reporting that is done after deployment. Once software is released to production, maintenance activities must take place to carefully track defects, changes to the environment, enhancement requests, and other activities that are critical for smooth operations.