News, Analysis and Opinion for Software Quality - Page 2

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.

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