Features

Features

• The Agile method remains confusing for software professionals

  The Agile method is subject to interpretation, according to a recent voke inc. survey. More than 200 software professionals defined Agile differently.  Continue Reading

• Software defects increase cost of Agile projects

  Fixing software defects can increase the cost of Agile software development projects, according to a recent voke inc. survey.  Continue Reading

• Taking the lead in an Agile enterprise

  Executive managers are now taking the lead in adopting Agile and Lean processes to create Agile enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Implementing Agile in very large enterprises

  Many Fortune 2000 companies are implementing an Agile methodology. Learn what experts and consultants are saying about how successful it is.  Continue Reading

• Lean and Agile for PPM present opportunity, but challenges await

  Incorporating Lean and Agile principles into project and portfolio management methodologies requires some changes.  Continue Reading

• APM in ALM: Keeping competitive by building the right apps

  A wise step for many software development companies is to get a handle on the many applications in use and better plan and manage application and project portfolios.  Continue Reading

• ALM tools: What to consider before integrating

  Some vendors offer ALM suites with many of the functions already incorporated. Other vendors offer niche tools that can be fitted into an ALM framework. There are pros and cons to each approach.  Continue Reading

• Realize full potential of agile ALM with customer collaboration

  A strong customer collaboration strategy can turn your high potential ALM team into a high-value delivery team. These Agile ALM collaboration tactics can help managers work with their customers and stakeholders to define solid requirements and to be...  Continue Reading

• STAREAST 2012: Risk-based testing approaches for Agile development teams

  Experts Mary LeMieux-Ruibal and Mirkeya Capellán, who are leading a session at STAREAST 2012 titled, “Creating a Risk-based Testing Strategy,” examine risk-based testing on Agile teams.  Continue Reading

• Collaboration in Agile development: Requirements analysis is a team effort

  SSQ Site Editor Yvette Francino talks to experts Sue Burk and Janet Gregory about tester involvement in requirements analysis.  Continue Reading

• Requirements gathering: Collaborative approaches for software teams

  Agile expert Lisa Crispin shares real-world examples of ways teams can collaborate, creating a shared understanding between business and customers and IT development teams.  Continue Reading

• Automation in ALM: Avoiding a negative ROI

  Colleen Frye reports on industry trends and provides decision makers with important considerations when choosing automation ALM tool sets.  Continue Reading

• Automated tools essential when deploying apps to the cloud

  Crystal Bedell talks to experts about the benefits of using automated deployment tools and discusses what project managers need to consider when choosing a tool.  Continue Reading

• Agile ALM automation strategies: Using source code control tactics

  Organizations that move quickly to automating version control in software configuration management can boost quality and speed results in Agile development and application lifecycle management. The key to success is adopting an overall source code ...  Continue Reading

• Using DevOps approaches for pre-release and production software quality

  Consultants explore DevOps strategies that may facilitate team collaboration and consistent software quality.  Continue Reading