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BPM tools try to add customization without complication
AI capabilities are being worked into more business applications -- even business process automation. Here's how those features can enhance the power of BPM tools.
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AI, RPA, low-code boost business process customizations
BPM vendors are enhancing their low-code process development tool sets with AI and robotic process automation.
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Microsoft recompiles VSTS into Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps, which replaces Visual Studio Team Services, offers a suite of five services to help developers plan, build and deploy software, even across platforms.
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Low-code, no-code vendors face off
Low-code dev products, such as PowerApps and Appian, come with benefits and tradeoffs. See which option comes out on top in this faceoff, and plan your workflow accordingly.
DevOps Advice and Tips for Beginners
Adopting DevOps means you need to look at development, deployment, testing, security, and UX all in a new light. Explore each of those aspects here in this guide for DevOps beginners.
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Use Jenkins for continuous integration testing
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Emulators and automation tools are useful, but don't rely on them solely. Use this checklist for mobile app testing to ensure that software has no critical flaws.
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While AI offers predictive insights, developers must train AI models to ensure accurate results. These five types of input, in particular, can cause poor output from the finished app.
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It's easy to ignore the challenge of IoT and testing if that's not your job, but that's soon going to change. Expert Jennifer Lent explains what you need to know.
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For software startups, deliver or die
At your software startup, product delivery must be top priority, even at the expense of some bells and whistles. Get creative with some shortcuts to deliver quality software.
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Why there's more to UX than meets the eye
When it comes to modern application development, understanding the role UX plays is key. Expert Jason Grant explains how a working knowledge of UX can save time and money.
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Microsoft recompiles VSTS into Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps, which replaces Visual Studio Team Services, offers a suite of five services to help developers plan, build and deploy software, even across platforms.
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Building security into the SDLC (Software development life cycle)
Developer security training tops DevSecOps priority list
Some advanced organizations tackle DevSecOps with automated security for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, and will complete the picture with developer security skills training.
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Julia 1.0 programming language attracts enterprise devs
The Julia programming language is catching on with enterprise developers, particularly to create data science and AI apps, or in other situations that require computational applications.
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