Application Architecture
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Tip
30 Jul 2026
Automated testing is not a magic bullet
Test automation rarely serves as a shortcut to faster testing. Its greatest value lies in improving software quality, expanding coverage and enabling testers to focus on high-value work. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2026
Rethink how you screen senior developers to produce better mentors
Traditional coding tests often miss the qualities that matter most in senior developers. Explore a hiring approach focused on code review, mentoring and practical problem solving. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Mar 2019
Achieve application state management in microservices designs
Discover the how-tos for managing state in microservices applications, and then evaluate prevalent front-end and back-end state management approaches. Continue Reading
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Quiz
06 Mar 2019
Quick quiz on creating APIs and managing APIs
API management and development processes are complicated, and developers need to know their way around many types of APIs. Prove what you know about creating APIs and managing them. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Mar 2019
Software testing using AI changes things, but not everything
Will artificial intelligence eliminate the need for human expertise in software testing? Here's where things are headed. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2019
Study up on the best certifications for testing professionals
Before you invest time into a certification course, decide if you want to step into a new career or want recognition for hard-earned experience. Then, peruse the apt certification options. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2019
DevOps consolidation continues with JFrog and Shippable
JFrog's acquisition of Shippable gives JFrog another arrow in its DevOps quiver and enables its customers to use an integrated DevOps platform that includes CI/CD. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2019
Move into better QA with shift left and shift right testing
App dev teams face pressure to deliver software frequently and to a high-quality standard. Make QA an ongoing and teamwide effort to achieve these sometimes contradictory goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
Hire testers with a mix of technical skills and hutzpah
There's a lot at stake when you hire a software tester -- and a lot to consider about the applicants. Matt Heusser shares how to evaluate capabilities and personalities. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
5 ways to manage multiple data sources for high-performance apps
Applications can pull from and work with data from multiple sources, as long as the app design incorporates these five fundamental data management and mapping techniques. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2019
How the Agile paradigm saved app development
Traditional app-dev thinking can lead to modern-day failure. In this excerpt from Scrum -- A Pocket Guide, Gunther Verheyen explains why Agile is a must, not optional. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2019
Software resilience engineering helps teams quash chaos
What does a nuclear power plant or government team of epidemiologists have to teach software engineers? Quite a lot, if your aim is not just better apps, but more resilient ones. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2019
Enable an antilatency cloud event processing architecture
Event-based applications cannot tolerate unreliable networks or latency. Consider an architecture that puts some event processing local to the source to alleviate cloud traffic. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2019
Expect microservices implementation to break down IT norms
No role is safe during a transition to microservices. JP Morgenthal, distributed architecture expert, enumerates the ways in which a microservices implementation shakes up IT teams. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2019
Three keys to cloud API management success
Document and authenticate your way to API management success. Here are key elements of a sensible strategy to help you get the benefits of APIs without the headaches. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2019
3 ways to grade integration platform-as-a-service vendors
The best iPaaS vendors offer a mix of standardization and flexibility, and they can't leave out compliance. Learn how to compare offerings based on these crucial capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2019
How Jenkins X updates this CI/CD tool for the cloud, Kubernetes
Jenkins wasn't built for the cloud or Kubernetes, but that's not so for Jenkins X. Here's how users can keep their favorite CI/CD tool to build modern cloud apps and work with containers. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2019
How integration platform as a service stacks up against PaaS and SaaS
IT orgs that face a hybrid mix of apps and data sets can turn to iPaaS for integration -- without the overhead of more software to manage. And there's more than one kind of iPaaS. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
GitHub security bug bounty program stretches to enterprise cloud
GitHub's bug bounty program for 2019 increases the reward money for researchers who find security vulnerabilities in the company's code. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
TensorFlow.js brings machine learning to JavaScript
Google has delivered a version of its TensorFlow machine learning library to support JavaScript developers, and the technology has proved to be a hit with users. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2019
Automate tests with attention to UI, rapid feedback and more
If your app-dev group just can't seem to get automated tests right, you're not alone. Here's how to implement an effective test automation strategy, one piece at a time. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2019
How shared Lambda functions help microservices access control
Shared Lambda functions can help combat error message issues that arise when developers create custom authentication and authorization for microservices. Here's how they work. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Feb 2019
What is white box testing?
White box testing is a software testing methodology in which the code structure is known and understood by the tester. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2019
Concourse vs. Drone: Pick a CI/CD tool that fits your team
For CI/CD, a software team should weigh how well a tool fits into its existing practices. Drone and Concourse each highlight ease of use and pipeline features. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2019
Mendix deepens native integration with IBM Cloud, Watson AI
IBM cloud users gain low-code options, as Mendix's re-engineered platform natively integrates with IBM Cloud services, particularly Watson AI and Kubernetes container orchestration. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2019
IBM renews code challenge to stress-test open source projects
IBM's Code and Response challenge builds on last year's Call for Code to apply open source development efforts to actual natural disasters. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2019
5 common traps lurking in RESTful development
Unfortunately, many RESTful API developers fall into the same traps during design. Here are five common mistakes that you can avoid with the right planning. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2019
Ionic 4 taps Web Components for mobile app development
Ionic 4, a rebuilt version of Ionic's web and mobile development platform, conforms to the Web Components standard and expands support to all popular JavaScript frameworks. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Feb 2019
test harness
In software development, a test harness is a collection of software and test data used by developers to unit test software models during development. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Feb 2019
Monitor APIs with these metrics for smooth app integrations
What user information do you pull in from APIs? Do you even know how well they perform? Dev teams should track these metrics to create and maintain smooth API communication. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
Evaluate load testing tool features and vendors
Application load testing products come in a variety of forms and their features vary. Read through these specs to find the tool that's right for you. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2019
How to use Jira as a test management tool
While Atlassian Jira is a common tool to manage software projects, Amy Reichert's team uses it to manage tests. She details snags you might encounter with test cases and management. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2019
Kite boosts Python code completion with machine learning
Software development tools startup Kite applies machine learning models to help developers automate the process of completing lines of code in real time. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
IBM, CTA: Apprenticeships key to bridging IT skills gap
Apprenticeships might help to cut the shortage of skilled IT workers and help companies keep pace with demands for new apps and services for their employees and customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2019
Get to know the version control process
Distributed version control systems use is on the rise, particularly because they aid in collaborative development. Learn the basics of version control to get started. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
These tools help build microservices in Java
Depending on the mission, developers need to align their tool choices with one of two paths for Java microservices. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
6 ways to tighten Agile feedback loops
Software bugs are inevitable, but quality improves when you find defects sooner rather than later. Adopt these measures to cut down lengthy and expensive software feedback loops. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
How Google Cloud Build helps microservices build automation
Google Cloud Build has the potential to play a valuable and reliable role in CI/CD pipelines for microservices development. Learn how Cloud Build can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
Monolith to microservices case study proves maintainability matters
See how microservices have changed one retail rewards tech company's development team makeup as it worked to leave monolithic apps behind. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2019
How to document software requirements without hating your job
Software requirements specifications explain, in painstaking detail, what is expected of a project. So, why develop without one? It's not worth the risk. Read why an SRS is vital. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2019
The 2 fundamental approaches to hybrid cloud integration
Organizations that want to create a hybrid cloud environment need to develop a strategy. Consider these two approaches. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2019
Use shift-right testing to cut skepticism, deployment delays
Production environments are the final frontier for bug hunters. So, embrace -- don't eschew -- shift-right testing. It has the potential to enhance software quality for users. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Jan 2019
What tools help with microservices Salesforce development?
It's not always easy to develop Salesforce apps with microservices. Developers and admins should evaluate CI/CD tools that support microservices development in the Salesforce world. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
GitHub Enterprise upgrade eases team development
Enhancements to GitHub Enterprise help enterprise developers schedule, automate and administrate tasks, as the company adjusts course under Microsoft's watch. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
23 Jan 2019
Pick up CI/CD, version control in this Azure DevOps tutorial
Microsoft's rebranded Azure DevOps helps teams take a software project from start to finish. Walk through the service's components, from project planning to pipelines and testing. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jan 2019
How to write and structure worthwhile SRS documentation
Software projects contain many moving parts, and a miscommunication can derail them easily. Keep everyone on the same page with clear and exhaustive requirements specifications. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2019
The fundamentals of Micronaut and microservices development
The Micronaut framework offers developers an efficient way to build distributed applications, particularly thanks to quick startup capabilities, a multipurpose CLI and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2019
4 development tools that bridge the architect-developer gap
There can be a frustrating divide between the role of software developer and architect in any organization. There are ways to bridge that chasm, and one of these four tools just might help. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2019
What to look for in application load testing tools
Load testing tools help ensure an app is ready for prime time. But, with so many tools on the market, buyers must closely examine the products' features and their own environments. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2019
Why human instinct causes mistakes in project management
Project management isn't brain surgery, but it involves brain chemistry. A testing expert discusses how we instinctively value gains and losses and how it leads to bad decisions. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2019
Ansible vs. Puppet: Declarative DevOps tools square off
Vendors in the declarative DevOps space cater to the increasing emphasis on software quality in the release cycle. See how Puppet and Ansible stack up in this face-off. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2019
IBM touts quantum to build AI applications
Though quantum computing is still in its early phase, IBM developed technology to help organizations build quantum apps, particularly AI programs. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
GitHub courts devs with unified GitHub Enterprise, free repos
GitHub wants to grow its base with its offer of unlimited free private repositories for users of GitHub's free plan and enhancements to the enterprise version of its hosting service. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jan 2019
How to prepare your own container development kit
A container development kit helps confederate containerized application development and transition developed components between clusters. Here's how to create your own. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2019
GitOps, event handling will shape DevOps evolution
DevOps is all about swift application deployment, and faster methods can arrive over time. Tom Nolle explains two concepts that will spark DevOps' continued evolution. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2019
Learn the basics before you work with Git
Git can scale with complex environments, but more conflicts can arise. Get the Git basics down before your developers use forks or branches for projects. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jan 2019
How to keep developers and testers happy -- and productive
The stresses of software development can strain testers and developers' comradery. Foster a collaborative and communicative environment to keep the whole team productive. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jan 2019
How to build microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Spring Boot and Cloud can certainly help developers tackle microservices, but it's not for everybody and, unfortunately, there are a few important limitations to consider. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jan 2019
Why I moved from programming to a software testing role
Testers rejoice when they find flaws, even as project managers gnash their teeth. Matt Heusser explains how, in QA, he learned to stop worrying about deadlines and love the delay. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Dec 2018
3 serverless platform approaches to consider
There are several ways to approach serverless, and each has pros and cons. Learn where cloud, open source and the more traditional platforms fit into the serverless conversation. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Dec 2018
How can I course-correct my testing career path?
Don't get stuck in QA monotony. Show your technical knowhow and expand your horizons to boost your career -- even if it means throwing out the map. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Dec 2018
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
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Tip
24 Dec 2018
3 ways to minimize critical container vulnerabilities
Containers are complex, and it takes some work to keep your container components and images safe from attack. Here are three critical container development security practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Dec 2018
Combining serverless and microservices has its benefits
Uncover the advantages that result from coupling serverless with microservices, and see how cloud providers prepare for customers to use these technologies together. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Dec 2018
Pair AWS with microservices deployment to meet CI/CD goals
When combined with microservices, these AWS offerings can provide an easier way to adopt a fully Agile development methodology. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
5 tips to jump-start a DevOps pipeline
DevOps is a trendy methodology -- and one many enterprises implement incorrectly. Pore over this popular expert advice from 2018 to carefully and correctly accelerate app delivery in 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2018
Application load testing is critical for business success
Load testing tools help ensure apps can withstand normal amounts of user traffic, as well as spikes and other conditions. Learn how these tools work and their business benefits. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Dec 2018
How the developer experience builds trickle-down usability
Developer experience is the equivalent of user experience (UX). The way developers experience tools and consume libraries matters and leads to better engagement. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2018
API integration becomes an enterprise priority
To gain the agility required of multi-cloud and mobile computing, enterprises will invest in agile API integration platforms, as well as event-driven integration. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Dec 2018
Practical ways to implement function as a service
Developers are ready to work with function as a service but still need some guidance. Learn about FaaS implementation models and which FaaS platform offering is for you. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2018
The top ways microservices impact EDI processes
B2B integration has changed, and traditional EDI transaction methods may not meet modern needs. Here is how microservices can help organizations simplify today's complex B2B endpoints. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2018
To address microservices issues, turn to OOP principles
Developers may graduate to microservices from object-oriented programming, but the fundamental principles of OOP still apply, even if the techniques have changed. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2018
5 tips to help effectively manage container components
The layered approach is commonly used with Docker containers, but it's important to keep container components under control. Here are five crucial tips. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
12 Dec 2018
5 software development trends propel innovation in 2019
Get ready to jettison your comfort zone and dive into shift-right testing, IoT development and other emerging skill and coverage areas for software developers and testers. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2018
How to create test data that yields accurate QA results
Testers need valid data to prevent app defects, which means they must simulate real data types and structure them as closely as possible. Don't fake it when you make it. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Dec 2018
Foster cross-team collaboration with IM, mind maps and more
Build a collaborative workspace that's more than just an HR slogan. These tools get teams to talk and tackle problems together. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2018
IT pros look to iPaaS tools for LOB integration demands
App integration and automation are tricky for IT, particularly when business users launch their own projects. Workato is among the many iPaaS vendors who aim to address this need. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Dec 2018
Which APM tool works for devs, CIOs? New Relic vs. Stackify
Stackify Retrace and New Relic tools typify a divide between developers and CIOs on application monitoring. The products share many capabilities, but those features aren't equally granular or accessible. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2018
Experts weigh in on DevOps transformation, QA topics
As the technology conference season winds down, sessions at Velocity and DevOps Enterprise Summit offer helpful insight for forward-thinking organizations. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2018
Embrace these 5 tenets for better QA leadership
Knowledge and hands-on skills are always useful, but successful QA team leads also inspire and stand up for their teams. Here are five ways to remove team obstacles and coach great testers. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
How to use microservices to manage serverless APIs
Monolithic applications may be a little bit heavy for development of serverless APIs, but microservices can make all the difference. Here's how to make it work. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
Use these shift-right methods to test code in production
There's no shortage of ways for a QA team to adopt shift-right testing. But, while the approach can fit in with continuous deployment, don't consider it a catch-all for bug removal. Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2018
Top enterprise application trends require revamped thinking
Gartner experts revealed the top 10 trends in application architecture they expect to unfold across enterprises within three to five years. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Nov 2018
Ways to partially implement Agile and still get results
Pair programming, iterative workflows, timeboxed builds and other Agile tenets benefit app dev teams. Here's how to incorporate Agile practices and culture with minimal disruption. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2018
Learn how to improve software quality with reverse-engineering
Customer complaints about a team's app can contain insight on how to improve it. Yet, to decipher the actual cause of any problem and a change to fix it, QA needs to be brought in. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2018
Open source tools to consider for your RESTful APIs
Software teams don't have to break the bank when they shop for RESTful API management tools. The right combination of tools that use open source code can help manage the whole lifecycle at low cost. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
What to look for in an API development SaaS platform
Not all SaaS API development platforms are made the same. Learn about the fundamental capabilities that API SaaS tools should provide and discover some popular options. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2018
Big picture QA testing skills foster better app usability
As companies wrestle to fit QA into budgets, keep in mind the skills that human testers provide -- from customer satisfaction to disaster prevention. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Nov 2018
Should I use in-house or SaaS tools to develop APIs?
It's perfectly viable to approach API development using either in-house or SaaS-provided tooling, but each path has its place. Learn how to choose between these two methods. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2018
Combat algorithm bias with these software test pointers
As AI penetrates all kinds of software, it's imperative that testers devise a plan to verify predictive results. Put QA professionals on task to root out AI bias. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Nov 2018
Should I use tools that support the OpenAPI Specification?
Thinking about applying the OpenAPI Specification to API development? Analyze OpenAPI's automation and standardization benefits and see if it will ease your API design difficulties. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
Enterprise devs win with Veracode's SaaS security spinout
Independent once again, Veracode will focus on its cloud-based test services that enable developers to add security to the software development lifecycle. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2018
Prioritize UX in a serverless mobile app framework
There's no universal approach to incorporate serverless functionality into mobile app development. Cloud tools and serverless elements can complicate a deployment. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Nov 2018
5 fundamental steps of managing APIs
API management is undeniably essential, but it requires a comprehensive plan. Here are the five steps of an API management strategy and advice on how to complete each one. Continue Reading
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Quiz
31 Oct 2018
Test yourself on the challenges of microservices security
Think you know what complicates microservices security and what precautions to take to maximize protection? Challenge yourself, and take this quiz to find out. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
Electric Cloud boosts DevOps orchestration, visibility
As enterprises increase their DevOps tooling investments, Electric Cloud aims to position itself as an orchestrator for the disparate teams and technologies within an organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2018
A quick primer on microservices load balancing
Work distribution in microservices is tricky; without the right strategy, you risk that workloads won't scale effectively. Here's how to nail down load balancing for microservices. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2018
Construct a better build-deploy pipeline with these 6 measures
Developers can launch code to production faster than ever, and still do it safely, with careful attention to the build-deploy pipeline, tests and monitoring metrics. Continue Reading
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Infographic
25 Oct 2018
DevOps metrics point to fast releases, open source adoption
You can always be better at DevOps. Assess these metrics from a variety of DevOps teams to see where you could stand to improve -- and give your team some positive reinforcement. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2018
In Kubernetes management, infrastructure work is tricky
While Kubernetes has a lot to offer when it comes to deployment and container management, developers still need tools that help with infrastructure management. Continue Reading
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