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Developers tend to look forward, to the next iteration or the newest software. But, when releasing a feature, don't leave behind end users with older systems and edge case setups.
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What full test coverage looks like in real life
Learn technical types of code coverage -- such as all-pairs testing and branch tests -- as well as ways to gather meaningful test cases and prioritize them.
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What software delivery norms say about DevOps maturity
DevOps promotes shifts in team organization, container usage and, of course, software delivery. Note these DevOps adoption trends to see where your team has room to adapt and mature.
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Risk management in Agile never stops
With iterative development, teams can deliver features and patches quickly. And project managers must vigilantly avert new and more severe risks that pop up along the way.
A developer's guide to continuous testing
The pace of application development has been increasing rapidly. Continuous testing is the only way to avoid bottlenecks. Download this PDF to introduce continuous testing in your organization.
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If going full Agile isn't feasible, be Agile-ish instead
Pair programming, iterative workflows, timeboxed builds and other Agile tenets benefit app dev teams. Here's how to incorporate Agile practices and culture with minimal disruption.
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Mobile Testing Problem Solve
Top 12 gaps that mobile emulators and tools don't test
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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Speedy deployments push QA tasks into production
Testers don't have time to fully evaluate apps before deployment. But poor-quality code simply isn't an option. Enter shift right and APM, two tasks testers must be ready to accept.
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Testers, you can't afford to ignore IoT any longer
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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Risk management in Agile never stops
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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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How to ensure backward compatibility for new releases
Developers tend to look forward, to the next iteration or the newest software. But, when releasing a feature, don't leave behind end users with older systems and edge case setups.
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What full test coverage looks like in real life
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Don't flake on nondeterministic test remediation
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Don't let citizen developers run amok with low code
Low-code app developers must adhere to policies that govern data and resource usage. Lacking governance puts budgets, security and compliance at risk.
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Speedy deployments push QA tasks into production
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As enterprise use of open source rises, so does risk
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Agile retrospective
An Agile retrospective is a meeting that’s held at the end of an iteration in Agile development.
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Risk management in Agile never stops
With iterative development, teams can deliver features and patches quickly. And project managers must vigilantly avert new and more severe risks that pop up along the way.
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Don't sacrifice developers to increase code velocity
Shift left is often a net positive for software quality. Yet, the change moves more tasks to earlier in the app dev process. Take care not to bury developers.
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SmartBear adds API to bring load testing to CI/CD
A REST API for SmartBear LoadNinja enables development teams to add load testing directly into their CI/CD workflows to automate performance testing for developers.
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Software Development Models and Methodologies
Visual Studio 2019 update helps dev productivity
The latest version of Microsoft's Visual Studio tool set is no big bang, though it does add incremental and useful features for developers to build apps on any platform.
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Software Deployment Management
Continuous Delivery Foundation taps 4 CI/CD projects
The Linux Foundation's latest project aims to connect CI/CD toolmakers, users and open source projects to establish technical specs for continuous delivery.
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Low-code platforms are more useful than you think
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Why QA, CI falter without automated release management
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