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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March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20
Coronavirus forces switch to remote work for DevOps teams

The new coronavirus pandemic will force most DevOps teams to work remotely and may also interfere with work schedules. Experts share advice on how to weather the disruption.
March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20
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GitHub for mobile delivers a fully native iOS and Android development experience of the popular GitHub source code version control service for developers.
March 12, 2020 12 Mar'20
Docker targets cloud-native developers with tools, services

With cloud-native development being key to application modernization and digital transformation efforts, Docker has refocused its strategy to empower developers with tools.
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LightStep targets developers with new observability tool

LightStep hones its observability software with its new Service Health for Deployments feature, which helps developers find and fix service health issues.

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application lifecycle management (ALM)

Application lifecycle management (ALM) is an integrated system of people, tools and processes that supervise a software application from its initial planning through retirement. Continue Reading
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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
Pick user-centric software performance testing metrics

Unlike other types of tests, performance tests gauge how well an application works -- not whether it fails. Testers must pay close attention to these metrics to keep end users happy. Continue Reading
How to get DevOps into compliance, and vice versa

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Reduce these forms of AI bias from devs and testers

Watch out for cognitive biases in every development and testing decision -- especially AI biases that affect software users. Here are the ways to address common issues. Continue Reading
Types of software requirements you need to know

Not all software requirement types are the same. See the benefits of stakeholder input and apply these seven characteristics to produce well-written requirements. Continue Reading
Use intrusive testing to push software to, and past, its limits

Grab your sledgehammer and get to work with destructive software testing. Here's how to use these intrusive methods to identify points of failure before software reaches users. Continue Reading