Software documentation
Documentation is not a dirty word in Agile or DevOps methodologies. Rather, IT teams are finding new, better approaches to software documentation design and tools to share documentation in clear and accessible channels. Get up to speed with modern software documentation through these tips, product comparisons and more.
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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.
Software documentation News
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August 10, 2020
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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.
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May 15, 2020
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May'20
Kite intros code completion for JavaScript developers
Kite's AI-powered code completion technology helps make Python and JavaScript developers more productive with deep learning models that predict the next logical line of code in apps.
Software documentation Get Started
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Top software documentation tools and how to use them
The best software documentation helps frame development projects and improve existing offerings. Learn the ins and outs of popular software documentation types and tools. Continue Reading
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How to write a good software bug report
When it comes to defect reporting, the more detail, the better. Here's how to produce defect reports that get bugs fixed fast. Continue Reading
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Discern these open source license terms to avoid legal snags
Fluent in Ruby but at a loss in legalese? Open source licenses obligate developers to observe specific conditions, so you must know these terms. Let's break them down in plain English. Continue Reading
Evaluate Software documentation Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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5 common open source software licenses you need to know
Everyone likes getting credit, but not everyone remembers to give it. Learn what conditions open source licenses impose, such as copyright notices and redistribution rules. Continue Reading
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How to get the best desktop support SLA bang for your buck
IT can save money on its desktop service-level agreements by mixing and matching the level of support to meet the importance of the device. Continue Reading
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Craft a strong cloud service-level agreement
Adopting a service-level agreement is an important part of the software-buying process. Agreements help ensure users get what they expect and consequently help vendors that are able to uphold their end of the bargain retain customers. But ... Continue Reading
Manage Software documentation
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to maintain, enhance legacy applications
The challenge of maintaining legacy applications is in developing new functionality and enhancements, often without a clear understanding of how the system works. The good news is that products and approaches are emerging to help solve these ... Continue Reading