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December 23, 2019 23 Dec'19
5 can't-miss software development news stories of 2019

Before you finalize your 2020 plans, take a minute to catch up on app-dev news stories that will shape the next year. Here are the five top news stories for 2019, with analysis.
December 20, 2019 20 Dec'19
Manual mainframe testing persists in the age of automation

Mainframe testing is still done manually by many IT shops, despite mainframe modernization and digitization efforts that benefit from automated software testing methods.
August 28, 2019 28 Aug'19
Atomist adds drift management feature to pare technical debt

Atomist has added a feature to its software delivery automation platform to help enterprises visualize, identify and fix the problem of technology drift.
August 09, 2019 09 Aug'19
IBM interprets machine models with AI Explainability kit

IBM's open source AI Explainability 360 toolkit packages algorithms and training examples to help humans better understand the decision-making process of machine learning models.

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Get hands-on in this Microsoft Visual Studio Code tutorial

Modern IDEs make programmers' jobs a bit easier, helping them code cleaner and faster with AI-enabled features. Watch this video tutorial for a crash course on Visual Studio Code. Continue Reading
Make people, not tools, the focus of DevOps initiatives

You can buy a DevOps tool for almost everything -- except people challenges. Learn what high-performing practitioners do to make DevOps culture productive. Continue Reading
Master DevOps security with the right team setup and tools

Before implementing a DevSecOps strategy, software developers, security engineers and IT ops pros need a firm grasp on their unique roles in the process. Continue Reading

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What's in store for software development trends in 2020?

New year, new IT priorities. While not all initiatives stick, these development and testing trends will shape how teams create, evaluate and deploy software. Get ahead of the curve. Continue Reading
A look inside the new Redwood Oracle UI design

The two designers who head Oracle's Redwood user experience and branding effort explain the philosophy behind the new look and share the timeline for the multi-year rollout. Continue Reading
Get the most out of version control in software engineering

Version control is a key concept in software engineering, as it enables dev teams to make code changes without overwrites or miscues. Learn version control basics with this guide. Continue Reading

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How to get DevOps into compliance, and vice versa

IT organizations that are serious about DevOps, especially with integrated release pipelines, need compliance and governance workflows that dovetail with the app delivery approach. Continue Reading
Prioritize DevOps and Agile outcomes, not transformation

Tools are easy; people are difficult. So, when it comes to an Agile or DevOps transformation, focus on the desired outcomes, not the process changes, as we discuss in this podcast. Continue Reading
How to improve code quality, from teamwork to AI features

Development teams must enforce code quality from day one. Take a multifaceted approach to write, and then manage, secure application code with this advice from experts. Continue Reading

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A DevOps pipeline works only when the tooling works

A DevOps toolchain needs to help IT people do their job, sure. But to do that, it also needs to provide useful glimpses into the process so that everyone is in the loop. Continue Reading
How to prevent lingering software quality issues

Coders can learn a lot from manufacturers, according to Gary Gruver, even though the products are distinctly different. This free chapter excerpt covers how to approach QA issues. Continue Reading
How do I foster reusable code across dev projects?

Developers don't have a lot of free time. Code reuse helps dev teams focus on the most valuable aspects of a project. So ensure your team knows how to write, and test, reusable code. Continue Reading