Software design and development

Software design and development encompasses an array of processes and methodologies. Developers have a lot on their hands, and this section offers guidance on how to handle tricky tasks. Brush up on everything from app-dev approaches like low code, test- and model-driven development, code refactoring and management practices, UI and UX design, and developer tools.

May 25, 2022 25 May'22
Microsoft invites access to Azure OpenAI Service, GPT-3

Microsoft has invited corporate developers to apply for access to its cloud-based AI model for natural language processing. The service was invitation only.
May 24, 2022 24 May'22
GitHub math support in Markdown useful but tardy

GitHub math support in Markdown took eight years to arrive. Had the feature been released in 2014, a wider audience might have benefited from its use.
May 18, 2022 18 May'22
Google Firebase speeds developer process with new features

The new Firebase additions may not excite developers, but they do add some much-needed functionality to the platform.
May 12, 2022 12 May'22
Docker Extensions, Desktop for Linux get mixed reception

DockerCon 2022's opening keynote focused on expanding the developer toolkit, but it may not be enough to ward off financial challenges.

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binary

Binary describes a numbering scheme in which there are only two possible values for each digit -- 0 or 1 -- and is the basis for all binary code used in computing systems. Continue Reading
monolithic architecture

A monolithic architecture is the traditional unified model for the design of a software program. Continue Reading
XML Schema Definition (XSD)

XML Schema Definition or XSD is a recommendation by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to describe and validate the structure and content of an XML document. Continue Reading

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What can urban sprawl teach us about UX design issues?

UX design sprawl mimics urban sprawl, both in its push for growth and its potentially dangerous pitfalls. Here are a few things to keep in mind during the UX design process. Continue Reading
Static and dynamic code analysis: Complementary techniques

While every programmer wants to deliver high-performing, secure, bug-free and compliant code on the first try, that's not possible. Effective code analysis techniques will help. Continue Reading
Quality engineering vs. quality assurance: Know the differences

Any dev team serious about improving software quality should study the quality engineering vs. quality assurance debate. Let's review the two practices' differences and overlap. Continue Reading

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How to manage and maintain automated UI tests

Examine how teams can navigate the obstacles associated with automated UI tests -- including maintenance, debugging, change management and business logic challenges. Continue Reading
5 ways to write maintainable automation code

Development teams can ensure the automation code they write is maintainable if they're careful about their tooling and the processes they adhere to. Consider the five rules below. Continue Reading
4 UX analysis methods that ensure optimal user experiences

UX analysis ensures users will have smooth experiences. Use these four methods to analyze a UX. Learn what each method entails, when to deploy them and who performs each analysis. Continue Reading

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How to prevent software piracy

Pirated software is still a major concern nowadays. Uncover how to prevent software piracy and protect your organization's intellectual property. Continue Reading
How ALM differs from SDLC

ALM and SDLC both cover much of the same ground, such as development, testing and deployment. Where these lifecycle concepts differ is the scope of what they include. Continue Reading
Waterfall or Agile? Predictive vs. adaptive SDLC explained

Waterfall and Agile epitomize the differences between predictive and adaptive SDLCs. Here are some considerations that a dev team should know before it chooses a methodology. Continue Reading