December 2016
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December 29, 2016
29
Dec'16
Here's why low-code/no-code software development isn't a fad
Developers, meet your new teammates: citizen developers. Here's how low-code/no-code platforms are changing the way companies of all sizes develop software. Continue Reading
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December 28, 2016
28
Dec'16
The promise -- and pitfalls -- of low code/no code
Amidst the many changes we saw in 2016, one stands out to me as I look forward to 2017 and that's the rise of low code/no code platforms. These tools are designed to let pretty much anyone -- even ... Continue Reading
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December 27, 2016
27
Dec'16
What developers can learn from website outages in 2016
Outages are going to happen, but the trick is to ensure they don't happen to the mission-critical parts of the application. Here's why developers need to change their mindsets. Continue Reading
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December 23, 2016
23
Dec'16
Three different answers to the "What does DevOps mean?" question
At the DevOps Enterprise Summit 2016, discussions focused on DevOps culture. Here's what executives from Electric Cloud and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have to say. Continue Reading
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December 21, 2016
21
Dec'16
Software dev and test in 2017 -- what's next?
It's certainly been a year. I feel as if 2016 started out as the year of Agile maturity, and ended as the year of DevOps. On the test side, 2015 ended with a debate over whether testers should ... Continue Reading
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December 19, 2016
19
Dec'16
What will be the most important user experience trends for 2017?
It's always supposed to be the year of the user, but in 2017, it's finally going to happen. And this focus on user experience is going to change everything about software design. Continue Reading
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December 19, 2016
19
Dec'16
How far should a software testing role extend? Further than you think
It's a rapidly evolving world for software testers today, so the onus is on them to be open to new experiences. Expert Gerie Owen explains why testers need to own it all. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2016
16
Dec'16
Why won't companies invest in software testing resources?
Software testing is hard enough, but without adequate and appropriate equipment, it's unrealistic to expect accurate results. Expert Amy Reichert explains why QA needs more support. Continue Reading
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December 12, 2016
12
Dec'16
Why do I need to understand Docker and other containers?
It's a stressful world for testers today, so anything that makes life easier should be embraced. Expert Gerie Owen explains why testers need to understand and embrace Docker. Continue Reading
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December 12, 2016
12
Dec'16
Be a more technical tester with HTML, CSS and JS
If you're ready to boost your testing skills, why not learn more about web development? Expert Matt Heusser walks you through HTML, CSS and JS to get you started. Continue Reading
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December 08, 2016
08
Dec'16
Agile estimation techniques: Here's how to do it right the first time
To estimate or not to estimate is the question. And expert Jennifer Lent asks author Johanna Rothman for her best advice on estimating just enough to make the customer happy. Continue Reading
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December 07, 2016
07
Dec'16
Gene Kim, DevOps zealot, on BizDevOps
I was kind of afraid Gene Kim, the man behind the DevOps movement and a very in-demand speaker and consultant, would be offended when I asked him about the idea of BizDevOps, aka DevOps 2.0. But to ... Continue Reading