Software developer skills and training

Whether the end goal is to prepare for a certain project, career advancement or both, software developer skills and training are worth the pursuit. Whether developers want to call upon technical skills or soft skills, they can dig into this advice from staff writers and app-development experts to address their shortcomings.

June 03, 2021 03 Jun'21
AI, new skills and self-defense code emerge as app-dev musts

Gartner analysts paint an app-dev vision for 2021 and beyond marked by AI-driven tooling, novel approaches to app security and new skills.
April 20, 2021 20 Apr'21
Pulumi cloud engineering boosts dev infrastructure control

A Pulumi early adopter says this week's cloud engineering update will save time and resource costs with more support for developers to test infrastructure-as-code plans locally.
March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21
AWS helps train formerly incarcerated people to code

The Justice Through Code program, which Amazon sponsors, teaches formerly incarcerated individuals how to write code in Python as it preps them for careers in the tech industry.
March 09, 2021 09 Mar'21
Lyft helps drive new foundation for mobile developers

The Linux Foundation, along with Lyft, wants mobile developers to ride together and help eliminate obstacles in building large-scale, enterprise Android and iOS apps.

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The 3 essential Scrum team roles

Every successful Scrum team needs a product owner, a Scrum Master and developers. Here's why each role is essential and how effective collaboration between the three happens. Continue Reading
A guide to testing in DevOps and key strategies, practices

Here's why testers and testing are such big parts of DevOps, and some ways to further incorporate testing for better software application development. Continue Reading
Virtual software development and testing conferences to attend

Yes, you're stuck at home, but developers and testers can actually learn more for less money than in the past. Connect with dev and test experts at these virtual conferences. Continue Reading

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7 questions to ask before you select software testing tools

Before you select software testing tools, you need to know how to evaluate them. Explore trial versions, research the vendors and assess your organization's needs and capabilities. Continue Reading
Compare the top automated functional testing tools

This roundup of top automated functional testing tools, including Selenium, Micro Focus UFT and TestComplete, will guide you to pick the best choice for software testing needs. Continue Reading
DevOps, cross-platform, test are top mobile developer skills

Learn about four mobile app dev skills and experience enterprises value: Agile, DevOps, cross-platform and test-driven development, and newer, native languages Swift and Kotlin. Continue Reading

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5 examples of ethical issues in software development

As software becomes entrenched in every aspect of the human experience, developers have an ethical responsibility to their customers. Continue Reading
How to use TODO comments for secure software development

Don't let security be a software development burden. Learn app developer tricks, such as using TODO comments, to ensure security controls make it from development to production. Continue Reading
Why it's time to take IT burnout seriously

Disengaged or apathetic employees are a sign of weak culture -- not weak people. In this podcast, Dr. Christina Maslach shares what IT job burnout looks like and how to address it. Continue Reading

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What makes for a quiet developer work environment on the road?

Developers run into distractions when they work out of a hotel or Airbnb. Here's how to fight back against subpar accommodations that halt productivity -- and how to avoid them next time. Continue Reading
Enterprise software developers: Forget minor software bugs

Many enterprises think software isn't perfect unless they eliminate minor defects. However, this approach won't prevent major disasters, and it hinders the practices that would. Continue Reading
Which software engineer skills matter? All of them

The ongoing developer shortage means employers face unique challenges when it comes to hiring. LinkedIn's Sarah O'Brien offers insight into how developers behave and what they're really looking for. Continue Reading