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- September 28, 2018
28 Sep'18
DevOps on-premises opportunities spur CloudBees-Lenovo pact
IT teams get a leg up in DevOps initiatives in data centers, as Lenovo enhances its server-side DevOps with OpenShift Solution with CloudBees Core, a CI/CD automation platform.
- September 28, 2018
28 Sep'18
OutSystems 11 buffs up low-code options -- with a ceiling
Version 11 of OutSystems' low-code platform takes aim at troublesome legacy apps. Some developers see low-code benefits, but other shops remain skeptical.
- September 19, 2018
19 Sep'18
Sumo Logic breaks security data silos with cloud SIEM
Sumo Logic has added cloud security monitoring features that put security in context with business intelligence analytics.
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- September 17, 2018
17 Sep'18
Microsoft seeks broader developer appeal with Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps, which replaces Visual Studio Team Services, offers a suite of five services to help developers plan, build and deploy software, even across platforms.
- September 14, 2018
14 Sep'18
Mature DevSecOps orgs refine developer security skills training
Some advanced organizations tackle DevSecOps with automated security for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, and will complete the picture with developer security skills training.
- September 13, 2018
13 Sep'18
Julia 1.0 brings API stability to machine learning language
The Julia programming language is catching on with enterprise developers, particularly to create data science and AI apps, or in other situations that require computational applications.
- August 30, 2018
30 Aug'18
SmartBear-Zephyr deal spotlights software quality tools shake-up
Competition has tightened in the software test market as vendors strategically acquire additional tools and align with developer ecosystem players.
- August 13, 2018
13 Aug'18
Low-code platform leaders for business users push usability, AI
One research house identified the top low-code development platforms that target business users who want to build mobile apps without coding.
- August 03, 2018
03 Aug'18
Siemens boosts low-code development play with Mendix buy
Siemens' acquisition of Mendix will add low-code capabilities to its industrial IoT strategy and help create a raft of SaaS applications.
- July 13, 2018
13 Jul'18
IBM blockchain apps starter pack targets developer disparity
With demand high for blockchain development expertise, IBM has delivered a new blockchain-as-a-service offering that helps developers learn the basics of the database ledger.
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- June 11, 2018
11 Jun'18
Jaguar Land Rover, BI Worldwide share GitLab migration pros and cons
Enterprise DevOps pros that switched to GitLab from GitHub and Atlassian tools share their experiences as Microsoft refugees eye GitHub competitors post acquisition.
- June 05, 2018
05 Jun'18
5 reasons the Microsoft, GitHub acquisition makes sense
Microsoft has acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion, but some devs see risk in the Microsoft/GitHub deal. This post looks at why the deal makes sense.
- 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.” ...