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Software Maintenance Process

• How to deprecate software features without bothering users

  There's more to software deprecation than it seems. Organizations must consider the method of deprecation, how to inform users and what alternatives they should offer. Continue Reading

• Modernizing ALM and development for virtual resources and the cloud

  Organizations are seeking ways to modernize their development and ALM planning and processes for virtual resources and the cloud environment. Continue Reading

• Evaluating IT activities: When is it time to replace old software?

  ALM expert Kevin Parker discusses four factors for measuring your IT activities to determine if your current systems and applications need to be replaced. Continue Reading

• How to protect digital assets while executing code changes

  In response to swift industry changes, ALM expert Kevin Parker calls for strict version control of all code to protect digital assets. Continue Reading

• Technical debt: What is it and why should CIOs care?

  CIOs and senior managers will hear from three industry experts who explain what technical debt is, why it occurs and what leaders can do now to address this business risk. Continue Reading

• Instant messaging and wikis: Social media tools critical to ALM

  In this response, ALM expert Kevin Parker discusses the evolution of chat platforms and wikis amongst developers, explaining how managers can use these technologies to their advantage.Continue Reading

• Strategies for scaling Agile beyond simple code-and-deploy environments

  In this tip, consultant Michael Kelly shares some models and strategies that will help teams stay Agile as projects grow.Continue Reading

• What enterprises should keep in mind when selecting ALM tools

  Every enterprise has different factors to consider when choosing ALM tools. In this expert response, Mike Jones discusses three primary drivers that the enterprise IT shop must weigh when selecting ALM tooling. He also discusses the effects of "...Continue Reading

• Software iteration deployment: The importance of retrospectives, feedback and celebration

  The end of a software iteration marks a time when there should be retrospectives, feedback from customers and celebration. SSQ Contributor Chris McMahon describes his end-of-iteration experiences in Agile environments. McMahon explains his somewhat ...Continue Reading

• Software documentation is important in Agile environments

  It’s a fallacy to think that documentation is not important in agile environments. Agile expert Lisa Crispin points out that "living" documentation that stays kept up-to-date can be attained by the use of wikis or via automation tools, using ...Continue Reading

• DevOps: Fostering collaboration in software development

  Departmental silos are breaking down and development and operations are collaborating more closely. In this tip, SSQ contributor Chris McMahon gives advice on how the relationship between development and operations can be fostered and how closer ...Continue Reading

• What exactly is an ALM tool?

  Application lifecycle management expert Mike Jones explains the characteristics of tools for ALM. Jones talks about the concept of an ALM framework which is concerned with both the processes and the tools needed in the lifecycle, and clarifies some...Continue Reading

• Getting connected: How to use social media to become a software quality expert

  For those searching for another excuse to use Twitter, Facebook and the like, here you go. Software expert Yvette Francino explains how to become a quality guru through networking. Francino explains how to use these social, Web 2.0 tools and network...Continue Reading

• Top-notch tools for your software project manager toolbox

  With the numerous tools available for project managers how can you be sure you've selected good ones? A tenured project manager points out good tools and resources in this expert response.Continue Reading

• How to get management on board with Web 2.0 security issues

  Ways to get management buy-in for Web 2.0 security testing and quality assurance and to bolster application security before deployment are given in this tip. Test pro Kevin Beaver explains why Web 2.0 initiatives are often difficult to explain to ...Continue Reading