Software development team structure and skills
IT organizations can adapt software development team structure and skills to suit business needs or individual strengths. Learn more about DevOps and Agile team structure, how to divvy up responsibilities, silos versus cross-functional teams, and upskilling workers -- all to boost dev productivity.
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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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June 04, 2020
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Microsoft fuels 'developer velocity' with Azure, new tools
Microsoft is pushing the theme of 'developer velocity,' or how coders can quickly transform an idea into viable business software. Experts vary on how new the concept really is.
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April 03, 2020
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IBM Call for Code unleashes developers on COVID-19
IBM's Call for Code competition wants developers to create applications that help communities deal with and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 06, 2020
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Developers vie for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certs
Oracle hopes to attract new developers to its cloud platform with its new developer certification for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as it trails AWS, Microsoft and Google in market share.
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January 16, 2020
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IBM expands patent troll fight with its massive IP portfolio
IBM has contributed more than 80,000 patents to the LOT Network, a group of more than 600 companies that IBM has joined to fight patent trolls and their often frivolous lawsuits.
Software development team structure and skills Get Started
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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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Why essential Scrum Master skills are elementary
From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master. Continue Reading
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5 best practices for remote development teams
More developers than ever now work from home and must quickly adapt to remote life. Our experts explain how to proactively support the isolated members of your development team. Continue Reading
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Which Agile contract type fits your project and budget?
A contracts expert shares common agreement types for Agile software development project outsourcing, and where companies tend to go wrong. Continue Reading
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Outsourced DevOps brings benefits, and risks, to IT shops
Lack certain DevOps skills? Consider outsourcing as a way to fill the gaps, but be sure to understand the potential risks, which vary with each DevOps pipeline stage. Continue Reading
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A comprehensive test automation guide for IT teams
This one-stop test automation guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy and how to compare tools. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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3 dramatic ways to increase developer productivity
Developers work best when distractions are at a minimum, yet most organizations simply aren't doing their part to reduce them. Be brave and try these three aggressive methods. Continue Reading
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Why development team membership should change regularly
Static development teams might be hurting your company. But too much reorganization can cause chaos. Here's how to strike a balance that keeps teams engaged and innovative. Continue Reading
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IT staffing trends evolve during a trying 2020
Surveys indicate few IT pros should be concerned about layoffs due to COVID-19. But other factors, such as reskilling, training and the new WFH reality, are having a profound effect. Continue Reading
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Deal with remote software testing challenges
Is your software QA team new to remote work? Learn what technical, process and culture challenges you will encounter, and how to surpass them to ensure quality. Continue Reading
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10 skills of highly effective software testers
QA professionals with hands-on experience and a mix of technical and soft skills offer great value for software engineering teams. Testers with these 10 skills can boost their careers. Continue Reading
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How to meet QA responsibilities during a software tester shortage
An organization facing a dire shortage of QA engineers can't just dump these tasks on developers. Here's how to keep up software quality with limited QA resources. Continue Reading