Software design and development

Software design and development encompasses an array of processes and methodologies. Developers have a lot to manage and will need guidance on how to handle different tasks and projects. Brush up on everything from app-dev approaches such as low code, test- and model-driven development, code refactoring and management practices, UI and UX design, and developer tools.

September 22, 2022 22 Sep'22
IT pros pan government software supply chain security advice

As the prospect of federally mandated SBOM drives up usage of the software supply chain security tech, the government's documentation so far adds to risky confusion, experts say.
September 15, 2022 15 Sep'22
Experts: 3 trends in software development worth following

Trends come and go, but AIOps and MLOps, spatial computing, and a low-code and high-code toolkit are the future of software development, industry experts say.
September 14, 2022 14 Sep'22
AutoRabit tool seeks to simplify Salesforce security for DevOps

OrgScan extends CodeScan's security scanning ability in Salesforce. CodeScan Shield aims to simplify security for devs as the trend to shift left continues, industry analysts say.
September 13, 2022 13 Sep'22
COBOL application modernization tools and techniques

COBOL code modernization options range from a simple, yet expensive, application re-write to automated tools that can convert code and extract business rules.

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Explore the pros and cons of Go for DevOps

Author and Docker engineer Teiva Harsanyi explains the benefits of Golang -- including why he sees it as the future of back-end development -- and how to avoid common pitfalls. 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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A quick glance at the history of C programming languages

Since C hit the scene in 1972, the language has continuously evolved to stay relevant in modern development. We examine C's history and why it's still relevant. Continue Reading
How viable is it to create microservices in Python?

Python offers microservices developers access to advanced scripting, embedded testing and plugin tooling. But is it a good fit for you? And what are the alternatives if it isn't? Continue Reading
4 low-code best practices to streamline adoption

To be successful with low-code adoption, organizations must clearly define project goals, ensure the right mix of staffing and tools, and regularly asses business value. 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