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Agile architecture and managing architectural debt with Johanna Rothman -- Part two
In this second part of an interview with Johanna Rothman, SSQ contributor Matt Heusser explores questions related to the role of the architect, architectural debt and additional resources related to Agile architecture. News
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Application development: Security that won't weaken performance
Security is important, but what happens when adding code to address security affects performance or usability? In this tip, SSQ contributor Crystal Bedell gives three best practices experts recommend for ensuring your application is secure, while sti... Tip
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Survey Results: No longer an emerging trend, DevOps is here to stay
Replay Solutions and HP recently collaborated on a study surveying more than 1,000 professionals about the use of the DevOps model in their organizations. This story highlights some of the key findings of the survey, including the relationship betwee... News
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Agile development methods for CMMI-mature organizations
Paul McMahon, author of Integrating CMMI and Agile Development, explains some of the fallacies associated with CMMI and how CMMI-mature organizations can add more agility to their organizations. Tip
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Achieving higher CMMI maturity levels in Agile organizations
Paul McMahon, author of Integrating CMMI and Agile Development, McMahon talks more about the integration of CMMI and agile techniques, explaining that, while met with initial resistance, agile organizations are finding benefit from CMMI process matur... Tip
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Test management: Measuring the performance of testing-- who tests the testers?
By answering three questions, software test organizations can improve their effectiveness and the value of their services. In this tip with Software Quality Systems' director Ivan Ericsson, you'll learn the metrics needed to ensure an effective and e... Tip
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Glitch author seeks mandated software quality controls
In Part 2 of this SSQ interview with Glitch author Jeff Papows, we learn more about Papows' proposal for an IT Governance Manifesto which would mandate higher standards of quality for life-threatening software. Papows warns of the dangers of not taki... Interview
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Handling handoffs the Agile development way
Professional software tester Chris McMahon describes his company's struggle to speed up the testing processes of its C- and COBOL-based system, and how it accomplished this task using techniques that would later fall in line with the Agile Manifesto.... Tip
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Project planning requires and understanding of both product features and schedule
When creating a project plan, which is more important? Features and functions or schedule? The short answer is 'both.' Find out why. Ask the Expert
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Who determines the appropriate severity or priority for a defect?
There are often differences of opinion on the definition of severity or priority of a defect. The bottom line is determining when and if the defect will be fixed. Factors that need to be considered are customer urgency and time required to fix and te... Ask the Expert