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Software Usability Testing and User Acceptance

Why you need to start thinking about accessibility testing today

With 19% of Americans reporting some kind of disability, accessibility testing is increasingly important. Expert Gerie Owen explains how to get started. Continue Reading
Design for yourself, really: Wise words from UX experts

Not only do you have to design quickly, you have to design well. Enter UX experts who can help you design the perfect app for any user. It starts by thinking about yourself. Continue Reading
CTO advocates automated tests and continuous delivery

Automated testing and continuous development have become the driving force for CTO Andy Piper as Push Technology evolves its middleware platform. Continue Reading
Building better acceptance tests: A look at the test-driven spaceship

Gil Zilberfeld, product manager at Typemock, uses unconventional methods to show developers the importance of good acceptance tests. Continue Reading
UEM may be the key to a better user experience design process

User experience management (UEM) may unlock hidden potential in the user experience design process for building Web applications and mobile apps. Continue Reading

5 common traps lurking in RESTful development

Unfortunately, many RESTful API developers fall into the same traps during design. Here are five common mistakes that you can ...

These tools help build microservices in Java

Depending on the mission, developers need to align their tool choices with one of two paths for Java microservices. Here's what ...

How Google Cloud Build helps microservices build automation

Google Cloud Build has the potential to play a valuable and reliable role in CI/CD pipelines for microservices development. Learn...

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Master-slave terminology alternatives you can use right now

Software companies have found alternatives for master-slave terminology to describe their distributed systems. It's time for the ...

RESTful parameters antipattern considerations for queries, paths

Choose carefully for path and query parameters in URL design. Lackluster choices in the design phase can plague client resource ...

Developers find cautious optimism for serverless platforms

Experts urge cautious optimism around serverless development. It has its benefits, but tools that don't work as expected and a ...

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Microsoft Azure Dev Spaces, Google Jib target Kubernetes woes

Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud both added cloud application development tools that improve and simplify the process of creating...

With progressive web applications, developers blur the lines

With progressive web applications, single-page apps, motion UI and other innovations, app development meets the moment, giving ...

Web app development morphs as apps and websites merge

The lines between web and mobile app and websites are blurring, so development silos are out, and boning up on building ...

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AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution

AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with ...

AWS' blockchain approach takes divergent paths

AWS was slow to embrace blockchain but now offers two approaches to the concept. Review the specs of Quantum Ledger Database and ...

AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management

Many organizations struggle to manage their massive collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower could help. The service ...

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Tableau Ask Data gives BI users simple NLP data query tool

Tableau's new Ask Data software uses natural language processing to enable users of any skill level to more easily search for ...

Expert urges data pros to hone data science skills

IT expert William McKnight shares job tips for data professionals looking to prosper in a changing enterprise. His first piece of...

Demand for data scientists is booming and will only increase

Fueled by big data and AI, demand for data science skills is growing exponentially, according to job sites. The supply of skilled...

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LinkedIn's recruiting platform billed as 'Intelligent Hiring Experience'

LinkedIn's use of AI requires the sharing of data. It is one reason why the company is combining its talent tools into one system...

HR chatbots take on recruitment, benefits tasks

HR chatbots are taking on straightforward administrative tasks in recruitment and benefits. And that could be a good thing for HR...

Despite demand, few job ads cite flexible work options

Flexible work options are desirable, but not advertised. Hired has acquired Py, a platform used by employers to assess a ...

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ONC, CMS strive for a competitive healthcare market with open APIs

Newly proposed rules from CMS and ONC aren't just about fostering interoperability and patient data access, they're also about ...

Population health management programs require goal alignment

In this Q&A, KLAS population health researcher Bradley Hunter says successful population health management programs hinge on goal...

The lead-up to HIMSS 2019: CIOs look for innovation

CIOs attending the CHIME-HIMSS 2019 CIO Forum said they're focused on AI developments, security trends and a better way to build ...

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How to bust security silos and secure your operation

DevOps means velocity, though, not at security's expense. Rapid7's Jen Andre thinks automation and orchestration strategies can ...

The first step from Agile to DevOps is a pilot project

Agile to DevOps isn't as perilous as Waterfall to Agile, but it will take measurable goals and an efficient pilot project to ...

Best practices for DevOps compliance and reusability

You know you want to scale with a model-driven process. So how do you make it work? Start with these best practices for ...