Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• What to look for in code review tools

  Code review gums up the Agile, iterative works. Assisted and automated code review tools improve quality, and there's a mix of products out there for different workflows and needs. Continue Reading

• Assess low-code platform pros and cons

  Some see low-code platforms as intuitive and time-saving, but security and compliance concerns could negate those benefits. See where low-code tools stand with these pros and cons. Continue Reading

• What the DevOps movement has done for -- and to -- developers

  As DevOps hits the mainstream in enterprise IT, Gene Kim examines what makes a successful DevOps approach, how developers should define their value and where we go from here. Continue Reading

• DevSecOps puts software development and security on equal footing

  With DevSecOps, organizations spread out security responsibilities to ops and devs. Here's how programmers can expect their roles to change and why it's not such a bad thing. Continue Reading

• What's the difference between API and web services testing?

  Web services and APIs aren't the same -- or are they? How do web services and API testing differ, and what does each type of test aim to achieve? Continue Reading

• Web and mobile testing faceoff: Sauce Labs vs. BrowserStack

  Two automated testing platforms enter; only one tool leaves. IT consultant Tom Nolle examines how Sauce Labs and BrowserStack each test apps across mobile devices and web browsers.Continue Reading

• Mobile Labs adds GigaFox Red, Silver to mobile device cloud suite

  The new GigaFox platforms enable users to create a pool of shareable mobile devices; remotely add, disable, reboot and unlock devices; control and monitor device usage and more.Continue Reading

• hybrid application (hybrid app)

  A hybrid application (hybrid app) is one that combines elements of both native and Web applications. Hybrid apps are popular because they allow developers to write code once and still accommodate multiple platforms.Continue Reading

• How citizen developers offer IT relief -- and headaches

  Low-code application development platforms enable citizen development, where anyone can build software. While this approach can be a boon to productivity, it carries definite risks.Continue Reading

• Web application (Web app)

  A Web application (Web app) is an application program that is stored on a remote server and delivered over the Internet through a browser interface.Continue Reading

• Evaluate low-code app development strategies, tools and practices

  Developers perpetually have too much work on their hands, which is why low-code app development tools are in style. Use this handy essential guide to make low-code implementation low fuss.Continue Reading

• ALM tools face-off pits SpiraTeam vs. Jira

  Development teams must adopt an ALM tool that supports its procedures and objectives. Atlassian and Inflectra cater to different size dev teams. Which tool fits your needs?Continue Reading

• Get the most out of version control in software engineering

  Version control is a key concept in software engineering, as it enables dev teams to make code changes without overwrites or miscues. Learn version control basics with this guide.Continue Reading

• Discover the leading mobile app development platforms

  Explore the many factors that go into considering a mobile app development platform, such as cost of deployment and Android versus iOSContinue Reading

• How to choose cross-platform mobile development tools

  Cross-platform development tools help organizations build apps for a variety of users and devices. But where to start? Learn what types of tools fit which situations.Continue Reading