Software development lifecycle

The software development lifecycle encompasses every step from idea to requirements, code creation and QA to live application, and beyond, into production support and EOL. Learn about the latest ALM and CI/CD tools for the SDLC, as well as top methodologies and processes from industry experts, tool users in the field and seasoned journalists.

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24-Page Test Automation Guide for IT Teams

Software developers increasingly turn to automated testing tools and workflows to speed up testing regimens while ensuring better consistency and completeness in the QA process, but success demands a high level of understanding. Here is your one-stop shop for test automation. This guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy, and how to compare tools.

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Software development lifecycle News

September 11, 2020 11 Sep'20
Oracle moves OpenJDK to Git and GitHub

As Git and GitHub gain momentum with a majority of developers, Oracle has moved the OpenJDK repository to the Git source code management system and GitHub hosting platform.
August 20, 2020 20 Aug'20
Snyk, Accurics secure infrastructure as code

Snyk has introduced a new tool to help developers secure their infrastructure-as-code configurations. Accurics also upgraded its infrastructure-as-code security tool.
August 13, 2020 13 Aug'20
Salesforce Apex developers tap into CircleCI's CI/CD engine

CircleCI has teamed up with Salesforce to help developers building applications on Salesforce's Java-like Apex development platform tap into the CircleCI CI/CD engine.
August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20
IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser helps devs document APIs

IBM's OpenAPI Comment Parser gives developers a new tool to simplify the process of documenting APIs, so that developers down the line will be able to use them with less effort.

Software development lifecycle Get Started

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Ways to use feature flags in DevOps

What's in a name? Whether you call them feature flags or toggles, this approach benefits enterprise IT all the same. Learn the basics and see how to apply them to DevOps. Continue Reading
Application performance monitoring tools and metrics quiz

Sharpen your pencil; it's APM quiz time. Test your knowledge of application performance monitoring and management, including tools, systems, concepts and best practices. Continue Reading
user story

A user story is a tool used in Agile development to capture a description of a software feature from an end-user perspective. Continue Reading

Evaluate Software development lifecycle Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

5 advantages of GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Products can ease the oft-cumbersome CI/CD process. In this video tutorial, walk through five ways GitLab enables and eases CI/CD for DevOps teams and professionals. Continue Reading
The case for cybersecurity by design in application software

Security must be part of IT from the start and then continue through the entire product lifecycle -- design, build, release and maintenance. Consumers now demand it. Continue Reading
GitKraken vs. Sourcetree: Pick a Git GUI that fits dev needs

Git GUIs give developers a visual means to manipulate source code repositories. Learn why GitKraken and Sourcetree are popular options among developers, and where each stands out. Continue Reading

Manage Software development lifecycle

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How experts run shift-left and shift-right testing

It's time to eliminate the testing bottleneck. Perform tests early and late in the SDLC to keep software moving -- and cut down on defects. Continue Reading
Software development must align with your business-side team

Software development has become a company-wide process, with business teams now offering their input. DevOps must learn to work with them for projects to succeed. Continue Reading
10 tips on when to refactor code

Developers only have so much time available. Here's how to prioritize code refactoring so you get the most value from the least amount of effort. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Software development lifecycle Issues

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Functional vs. nonfunctional requirements in software engineering

Learn the meaning of functional vs. nonfunctional requirements in software engineering, with helpful examples. Then, see how to write both and build a product that users will love. Continue Reading
3 steps to secure codebase updates, prevent vulnerabilities

Codebase updates are critical, but what about when they introduce vulnerabilities? These three steps will help app developers secure codebase updates and keep their apps safe. Continue Reading
How to prevent accidental complexity in software development

Software products contain both essential and accidental complexity. To fight accidental complexity, avoid overambitious designs, coding flaws and other common problem areas. Continue Reading