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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
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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
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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
Mobile, Web app QA testing tips for handling operating system changes
The mobile device application world is in consistent change via operating system evolution and in part to business and corporate influence. This tip will enlighten you on the changes and show you ways to ensure your app works on mobile devices.Continue Reading