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• May 25, 2018 25 May'18

  Does Microsoft's message to DevOps pros oversimplify?

  The introduction of DevOps into an enterprise is hard enough. A catchy slogan often used by a Microsoft DevOps expert to encourage adoption gets mixed reviews, as a lighthearted embrace or an ...

• April 20, 2018 20 Apr'18

  8base targets blockchain for no-code app development

  The popularity of blockchain and demand for blockchain applications has spurred the creation of a no-code application development platform for building blockchain apps.

• April 18, 2018 18 Apr'18

  Failure to secure open source code spurs DevSecOps boom

  A survey of over 2,000 IT pros shows that fear of data breaches is increasing investments in DevSecOps tools, particularly automated security tools and oversight of open source software.

• April 06, 2018 06 Apr'18

  IBM lures developers with AI and machine learning projects

  IBM open source projects help to facilitate the creation of machine learning apps and grow that developer base.

• March 16, 2018 16 Mar'18

  IBM Cloud Garage Method on display at Think conference

  Playing to its roots in services, IBM plans to demonstrate how its Garage development methodology can help startups and enterprises 'think' through cloud projects.

• February 09, 2018 09 Feb'18

  CloudBees' Codeship acquisition signals DevOps consolidation

  CloudBees acquires Codeship's SaaS-based CI/CD offering to broaden its portfolio for small and large customers, and further consolidates the DevOps tools market.

• January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18

  Want to make software developer hiring easier? Be flexible

  Developers are still in short supply, but companies can hire and retain talented people through a flexible and learning-driven workplace, according to insights from a HackerRank survey.

• January 15, 2018 15 Jan'18

  Atomist extends CI/CD to automate the entire DevOps toolchain

  The Atomist DevOps automation platform extends beyond CI/CD to fully cover DevOps processes end to end, enabling developers to avoid mundane tasks and focus on productivity.

• December 18, 2017 18 Dec'17

  DevSecOps is a must-have in enterprise app development

  DevSecOps, the practice of addressing security early in the application lifecycle, has caught on in the enterprise as developers must now also become security engineers.

• December 14, 2017 14 Dec'17

  Ionic Pro empowers developers to embrace mobile app dev tools

  Low-code development options, DevOps features and team collaboration support attract an array of developers to mobile development tools, exemplified in the updated Ionic Pro.

• November 22, 2017 22 Nov'17

  Visual Studio Live Share aims to spur developer collaboration

  Visual Studio Live Share enables developers to collaborate on code in real time to build safer, higher-quality applications.

• October 31, 2017 31 Oct'17

  New Applitools, Harness.io products make implementing DevOps easier

  The DevOps journey is well underway, but many obstacles remain. New products using artificial intelligence and machine learning are trying to make DevOps implementation simpler.

• October 27, 2017 27 Oct'17

  New DevOps Akamai products aim to court software developers

  Akamai is practically a household name on the operations side, but now the company is going after the developer space with new DevOps-friendly products.

• September 27, 2017 27 Sep'17

  AI in software testing has arrived

  Machine learning can make many software testing tasks easier, faster and more reliable. Here's how AI is going to change the testing landscape, and what it means for testers.

• September 26, 2017 26 Sep'17

  Why private APIs are the hottest thing around and other news

  We all know APIs are popular, but a new survey from Postman shows just how important they are. In other news, Sauce Labs offers more support for the latest iPhone.

• September 26, 2017 26 Sep'17

  Why the future of IT jobs may give techies a pass

  Citizen data scientists are now equipped with tools like low-code platforms, AI and automation and are revolutionizing the world of IT. Learn what this means for you.

• September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17

  How a low-code platform can help make software more secure

  Low-code software development platforms are proliferating rapidly, even as headline-grabbing security breaches continue. Here's how they can help make software safer.

• September 06, 2017 06 Sep'17

  DevOps and IoT merge to improve app quality and security

  More software development shops are bringing together DevOps and IoT to deliver stronger, more secure and reliable IoT app quality.

• August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17

  CodeFights offers a unique tool for developer recruiting

  CodeFights lets developers see who can code the best. Beating your competition just might land you a job. See the latest entertaining developer recruiting tool.

• August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17

  Agile2017: What the Agile development model needs to do next

  It's more than 16 years old now, but Agile still struggles to achieve broad enterprise adoption. Here's what Agile2017 speakers and attendees are suggesting for the future.

• August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17

  No-code platforms are struggling with new iTunes rules

  Apple iTunes regulation 4.2.6 seems to ban apps made with no-code platforms. Are low-code platforms at risk too? The experts weigh in on their concerns.

• July 19, 2017 19 Jul'17

  Meet James, the new QA on the team -- he's also a virtual robot

  In a DevOps world full of automated software testing, things are about to get even more interesting. James is a virtual robot designed to handle CX QA -- for $5 an hour.

• July 17, 2017 17 Jul'17

  Microsoft business partners urged to use DevOps opportunities

  Addressing business partners at Inspire, Microsoft and DORA drove home the importance of DevOps and the need for Microsoft business partners to display DevOps expertise.

• July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17

  Postman 5.0 is the latest version of a free API development platform

  Postman released its latest API tool, Postman 5.0, to small businesses, offering free-of-charge access to some features in its enterprise-level Postman Pro product.

• July 11, 2017 11 Jul'17

  Grooming effective remote developers in the world of DevOps

  David Copeland, director of engineering at Stitch Fix, maintains that companies benefit from employing remote developers, but there are certain requirements for the world of DevOps.

• July 05, 2017 05 Jul'17

  DesignOps: Bridging the developer, designer communication gap

  DesignOps, based on DevOps concepts and practices, helps to optimize developer and designer communication and collaboration to produce better products, faster.

• June 27, 2017 27 Jun'17

  A new DevOps survey underscores demand for automation

  Three new surveys offer a snapshot of app dev today. DevOps is hard to do, and being a big data engineer will mean a big paycheck. Job hunters will also want to know Amazon EC2.

• June 22, 2017 22 Jun'17

  Codota snags investment to fuel AI pair-programming play

  Israeli startup Codota pulled in $2 million in funding to build out its AI-based pair-programmer system that understands Java code and boosts developer productivity.

• June 21, 2017 21 Jun'17

  Why you should watch 'Planet of the Apps' at least once

  Reality TV meets legit software developers and celebrities in Apple's new 'Planet of the Apps.' TechTarget application development editors tuned in, and these are their reviews.

• June 09, 2017 09 Jun'17

  LogiGear's new scriptless test automation tool targets small businesses

  LogiGear's new TestArchitect Team is aimed at making test automation easy enough for nearly anyone to achieve -- even small businesses. The key is using natural language.

• May 31, 2017 31 May'17

  Where are we with artificial intelligence in software development?

  Technology has progressed to the point where even non-technical people can do complex jobs. Artificial intelligence can learn to code. Where does that leave software development?

• May 19, 2017 19 May'17

  The latest trends from the Agile Alliance Technical Conference

  The Agile development methodology has been around so long now it's easy to think people aren't taking the technology seriously. Expert Matthew Heusser explains what's going on.

• May 04, 2017 04 May'17

  Enterprises have a new open source business model: Inner source

  The open source model has been so effective that some organizations are making it their own -- literally. Here's how inner source is changing enterprise software development.

• April 30, 2017 30 Apr'17

  We're not as automated as we think we are

  Test automation is not as far along as we'd thought, Agile and DevOps aren't making software development easier and management is still everyone's biggest problem. Those are just some of the ...

• April 26, 2017 26 Apr'17

  DevSecOps, or how to build safer software so much faster

  DevOps can help develop software faster, but that's not making it any safer. DevSecOps is an effort to bring security into the mix. Here are some ways to get started.

• April 13, 2017 13 Apr'17

  Why you should add local testing to your QA strategy

  The only way to really be sure your application works on the ground is to test it locally, which isn't easy. Here's how third-party crowdsourced testing companies can help.

• April 13, 2017 13 Apr'17

  Red Hat Summit 2017: Inside the latest with open source tech

  Red Hat Summit 2017 is quickly upon us. Catch up on what Red Hat has been up to this year and what to expect from the summit -- from DevOps to container and API management.

• April 10, 2017 10 Apr'17

  Software salaries -- it's still very good news

  Job site glassdoor.com just posted its top 25 highest paying jobs in America and 11 of those jobs were in high tech. And more than half of those, 7 actually, were software related. It's a really ...

• April 03, 2017 03 Apr'17

  What the Akamai acquisition of SOASTA means for software development

  Akamai intends to acquire SOASTA in the second quarter of 2017. Here is what that acquisition may mean for software development and why data science matters.

• March 28, 2017 28 Mar'17

  Job hunting, paychecks and a love of Rust -- the Stack Overflow Survey

  With 64,000 responses from 213 countries/territories, the Stack Overflow Survey is a comprehensive snapshot of developers today. Here's what you love, hate and want more of.

• March 27, 2017 27 Mar'17

  Five ways to reduce technical debt, rework costs in Agile, DevOps

  Learn five ways to reduce technical debt and the high cost of rework in Agile and DevOps software development. Five software pros share their best practices.

• March 22, 2017 22 Mar'17

  What makes for good app conversion rates? Attention to detail

  A just released study on performance from SOASTA shows things are looking up and the two-second load time barrier has been broken. But work is still to be done.

• March 10, 2017 10 Mar'17

  The solution to speedy mobile app delivery? It's crowdsourced testing

  Sometimes you just need a lot of users playing with your app to find out how it's really working. Enter crowdsourced testing. It's the latest strategy to speed up your mobile dev.

• March 08, 2017 08 Mar'17

  Of metrics, REST API best practices and too many app updates

  TechTarget's application development editorial team talks REST API best practices, metrics and why our mobile apps seem to be always updating.

• March 03, 2017 03 Mar'17

  A low-code/no-code app makes a splash on iTunes

  Low-code/no-code platforms are largely targeted to business users. No-code platform maker Appy Pie is trying to change all that. And so far, it's had an iTunes hit.

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  The secret weapon in the war on software testing automation

  Software testing automation has long been the goal, but the challenges are real. A new generation of scriptless tools promises to make it easy and within everyone's reach.

• February 08, 2017 08 Feb'17

  Automation vs. the H-1B visa program: Which matters to employees?

  Pending changes in the H-1B visa program are giving tech companies pause, but experts think the potential problems may not be as bad as feared, thanks to automation.

• January 30, 2017 30 Jan'17

  What's the future of software testing? Start with data science

  In the rapidly changing world of software testing, one thing is certain: You're going to need new skills. And you're going to need to understand the business.

• January 24, 2017 24 Jan'17

  How to bring mainframe testing into the Agile/DevOps world

  Mainframes aren't going away, but experienced developers are increasingly hard to find. Compuware's new unit-testing product aims to make it easier to work on a mainframe.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 ...

• November 16, 2016 16 Nov'16

  Get ready software test professionals -- big changes are coming soon

  As companies move to BizDevOps, the role of software tester is going to change dramatically. Here's a look at what new skills and attitudes will be needed in the future.

• November 15, 2016 15 Nov'16

  Automated out of a job? Results from the Harvey Nash Technology Survey

  A recent survey by recruitment firm Harvey Nash reflects job security fears by software testers, developers and more because of advances in automation.

• November 09, 2016 09 Nov'16

  At DOES 2016, important lessons from the DevOps journey

  DevOps is a long method of small changes in culture and process. At DOES 2016, experts who are well along their way offer their best tips. Some may surprise you.

• November 08, 2016 08 Nov'16

  Wondering what comes after DevOps? Developers, it's time for BizDevOps

  Want to develop software quickly and give customers exactly what they're asking for? BizDevOps brings business, developers and operations people together at every stage of the process.

• November 07, 2016 07 Nov'16

  Tried and true advice for getting started with BizDevOps

  Want to succeed with BizDevOps? Start small, create empathy and always ask what Amazon would do. Here is road-tested advice from experts in the field.

• October 28, 2016 28 Oct'16

  Are you a bad software test manager? Or do you have one? Here's help

  If you want to up your game as a test manager, you'll need to listen and offer to serve others. Expert Jennifer Lent has spot-on career advice for software test managers.

• October 28, 2016 28 Oct'16

  Why (and how) the citizen developer is going to be your new BFF

  Low-code/no-code platforms are making it easier for nontraditional developers to create applications for internal and external use. And they're helping lessen the backlog, too.

• October 03, 2016 03 Oct'16

  How to hire developers without really trying too hard

  Finding developers is still tough, but a CIO in the human capital management business does have a hiring advantage. Here's how the CIO of Ceridian finds and keeps developers.

• September 27, 2016 27 Sep'16

  How to do DevOps so you can avoid disaster and disappointment

  It is easy to make mistakes when implementing DevOps. Expert Bert Jan Schrijver explains the right way to use automation, testing and DevOps support teams.

• September 20, 2016 20 Sep'16

  Here's how to speed up your CI/CD pipeline and get a fast build

  If your builds aren't happening fast enough, the culprit is probably your pipeline. Expert Abraham Marin-Perez explains how to diagnose and treat the problem.

• September 16, 2016 16 Sep'16

  Are Agile and DevOps methodologies their own worst enemies?

  Can Agile and DevOps learn to get along? Though the two methodologies were hatched in different eras, in some ways they can be seen as kindred spirits, cut from the same cloth of nontraditional approaches to software design, development and project ...

• September 15, 2016 15 Sep'16

  TestPlant's eggPlant Functional automation tool is the Editor's Choice

  The image-based automated testing tool eggPlant Functional has improvements in setup and scripting for testing environments. It also includes UI advancements.

• September 14, 2016 14 Sep'16

  Why low-code/no-code platforms are coming to your workplace soon

  Suddenly you don't have to code to program. The introduction of low-code/no-code platforms are bringing coding to the masses and showing the biz side how development really works.

• September 08, 2016 08 Sep'16

  Why automating software testing without restraints reduces benefits

  If you're going to automate the software testing process, don't hold back. That's in-the-trenches advice from Thomson Reuters' Colin Dorman, and he has practiced what he preaches.

• August 31, 2016 31 Aug'16

  Take these 10 easy steps to build your DevOps career

  DevOps jobs -- and salaries -- are hot right now. Expert coach and recruiter Jill Jubinski offers her best advice for networking yourself into a new career in DevOps.

• August 29, 2016 29 Aug'16

  A sneak peek of the latest Harvey Nash Technology Survey

  Early results from a worldwide tech survey show no improvement in the developer shortage, and the same goes for increasing diversity. And we don't trust the websites we use.

• August 25, 2016 25 Aug'16

  Application release automation tools bring new skills to a DevOps team

  Once a staid standby, software release management tools -- renamed and retooled -- are coming to a DevOps organization near you. Here's what you need to know.

• August 12, 2016 12 Aug'16

  At CAST 2016, a case for the cautious use of automation

  How much automation is too much? That was the question at CAST 2016. Expert Gerie Owen explains why it's important to leave some tasks to be done manually.

• August 05, 2016 05 Aug'16

  Women, technology and diversity hiring -- it's still a challenge

  Women are just one of many underrepresented groups in the software space. Expert advocates offer advice from the trenches including the importance of mentorship.

• July 27, 2016 27 Jul'16

  The Agile development method -- rumors of its demise are premature

  It sounds like a DevOps world out there, but attendees and speakers at Agile2016 believe the software development methodology has a long life ahead of it.

• July 25, 2016 25 Jul'16

  Coming from Agile2016: A guide to software design thinking

  With Agile, you can deliver products faster, but are they anything people actually want? Expert Kupe Kupersmith explains how to put the customer into the Agile process.

• July 25, 2016 25 Jul'16

  Yes, you can hire someone with DevOps skills -- but it's tricky to do

  The DevOps-experienced developer is a rare -- and pricey -- treasure. Expert Julie Gunderson explains how to find them, hire them and keep them too happy to leave.

• July 05, 2016 05 Jul'16

  Couldn't make Nordic Testing Days? Gerie Owen shares her story

  Expert Gerie Owen traveled to Tallinn, Estonia for Nordic Testing Days. Here's her first-hand look at this vibrant, grass-roots testing conference and a peek inside KGB headquarters.

• June 28, 2016 28 Jun'16

  App too slow? Let's just blame Brexit

  App too slow? Blame Brexit

• June 08, 2016 08 Jun'16

  Want to see how Agile works in practice? Here's an inside look

  To really understand how Agile works, you need to try it. Columnist Jennifer Lent spent a day trying Agile on for size. Here are her takeaways on what works and what doesn't.

• June 02, 2016 02 Jun'16

  At Cloud Expo, get the latest thoughts on DevOps and Agile

  Everyone wants to be Agile and do DevOps, but, of course, it's harder than it seems. Find out what industry experts will be talking about at Cloud Expo.

• May 31, 2016 31 May'16

  STAREAST Conference from an insider perspective

  From technical testing techniques to communication tips, the most recent STAREAST Conference had something for everyone. Expert attendee Gerie Owen shares her perspective.

• May 23, 2016 23 May'16

  What tech skills gap? Here's what employers want from grads

  Four years of college and you're ready for that new job. Too bad your future employer is concerned about a tech skills gap. Better polish those writing and speaking skills.

• May 11, 2016 11 May'16

  SourceClear offers free security tool for open source code projects

  It's a scary world out there, but developers are in a rush to release. SourceClear Open gives developers the tools to make open source code projects more secure for free.

• April 15, 2016 15 Apr'16

  An hour of coding in school could trump intuition

  After my kids took a short programming course, I wondered about the future of human instinct. Do coding, analytics and other high-tech teachings numb intuition?

• April 13, 2016 13 Apr'16

  How Cascading Style Sheets is akin to gender transition

  Learn how Cascading Style Sheets and Dropbox software engineer Jamie Chung are both considered change agents in the tech industry.

• April 11, 2016 11 Apr'16

  State of Agile in 2015? VersionOne's annual survey is optimistic

  VersionOne's 10th annual survey shows Agile methodologies are widely deployed, including increasingly in enterprises, and in Europe and Asia. Meet the new, mature Agile.

• April 04, 2016 04 Apr'16

  How EQ training improves software projects, teams

  A veteran Akamai tech trainer describes how to hone personal branding and use EQ training skills to improve job satisfaction and software team productivity.

• April 01, 2016 01 Apr'16

  QASymphony product offers test analytics for the first time

  Testers have a tough job. QASymphony's soon-to-launch qTest Insights version 2.0 will include an analytics hub that may make life easier.

• March 31, 2016 31 Mar'16

  When apps behave badly

  According to a new survey from NGINX, our apps are performing very badly indeed. And perhaps what's worse news is that a whole lot of companies really aren't doing anything about it. NGINX did an ...

• March 18, 2016 18 Mar'16

  Experiencing Uber from the inside out

  Tom Hughes-Croucher stood before a standing-room-only crowd and explained how he and his team keep Uber running. Or, as he put it, “how we avoid screwing up the world’s largest Javascript project.” ...

• March 17, 2016 17 Mar'16

  Drunk user testing changed HubSpot's approach to UX research

  Giving a drunken UI designer a user test changed HubSpot's UX research and UI design practices. The results were stunning, said UX designer Austin Knight at the Fluent Conference.

• March 04, 2016 04 Mar'16

  Onboarding process is efficient for microservices engineer

  SolarCity software engineer Kate Jefferson calls on teamwork and onboarding to improve microservices projects.

• March 03, 2016 03 Mar'16

  How does your job -- and your paycheck -- compare?

  What matters most to you? A big paycheck? A job that is going to make the world better? Or an environment that’s not particularly stressful? Apparently you do have a choice. According to a brand ...

• February 29, 2016 29 Feb'16

  Is a hard-driving developer boot camp right for you?

  Want to become a coder or brush up on your skills? With a shortage of developers, now is a good time. Here's what you need to know about developer boot camp.

• February 26, 2016 26 Feb'16

  Advocating IT diversity drives software engineer's career

  Software engineer February Keeney talks about her passion for promoting IT diversity. She shares hiring advice and her experiences in software engineering and project management.

• February 22, 2016 22 Feb'16

  Job security and a big paycheck? Get security experience

  Developers are in short supply all around but those with security experience are particularly in need. Here's how you can move your career in a new direction.

• February 04, 2016 04 Feb'16

  A new Super Bowl survey shows app performance matters

  Finally, there's a Super Bowl survey developers should care about. It turns out we'll be using our mobile and Web apps a lot during the big game, so performance matters.

• January 31, 2016 31 Jan'16

  The mob programming mindset

  Woody Zuill is careful to say he did not "invent" mob programming. But the career programmer turned consultant certainly played a big role in at least codifying the ideas behind mob programming. ...

• January 28, 2016 28 Jan'16

  Glassdoor ranks best jobs in 2016, tech positions fill list

  Technology and health jobs dominated Glassdoor's list of the best jobs in America for 2016. But which occupation was crowned the winner?

• January 18, 2016 18 Jan'16

  Testers, get ready...the IoT is about to make your life even harder

  In the midst of all the IoT hype, Claire Rowland is a well-timed reality check. A London-based UX consultant specializing in the IoT space, Rowland is enthusiastic about the opportunities. But ...

• January 07, 2016 07 Jan'16

  2016, design and the bottom line

  Maybe it's where I'm sitting but this feels like a time of great change in the software design and test arenas. Designers are in short supply, everywhere, but at the same time companies are looking ...

• December 17, 2015 17 Dec'15

  2015 reasons to be looking forward to 2016

  Perhaps 2015 reasons is a bit of a stretch. In any case, as we wrap up this year, it's interesting to look at where we've been and what we've all been interested in. It is certainly no surprise ...