Software developer skills and training
Whether the end goal is to prepare for a certain project, career advancement or both, software developer skills and training are worth the pursuit. Whether developers want to call upon technical skills or soft skills, they can dig into this advice from staff writers and app-development experts to address their shortcomings.
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Feature
03 Dec 2021
Coding branches out: 5 app development trends to watch in '22
The demand for low-code/no-code tools along with automatic coding will continue in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the hybrid workforce becomes the norm. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jul 2021
Low-code app platforms prove essential in times of crisis
During the pandemic response, leading low-code platforms have been pressed into service to quickly deliver apps for testing, scheduling and prioritizing high-risk groups. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jul 2021
Demand proliferates for low-code app development platforms
ServiceNow's Gregg Aldana discusses the explosive demand for business apps, the pressures on enterprises to keep pace and the benefits low-code application platforms provide. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jul 2021
Advantages of low-code platforms: Speed, agility, collaboration
ServiceNow's Gregg Aldana discusses the role of low-code platforms in speeding application development, easing the app developer shortage and creating hybrid development teams. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2021
Sole Black VMware principal engineer aims to diversify tech
VMware's only Black principal engineer talks about his rise in the cloud-native world, how to bring in a new generation of minorities and the future of technology. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2021
AI, new skills and self-defense code emerge as app-dev musts
Gartner analysts paint an app-dev vision for 2021 and beyond marked by AI-driven tooling, novel approaches to app security and new skills. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Pulumi cloud engineering boosts dev infrastructure control
A Pulumi early adopter says this week's cloud engineering update will save time and resource costs with more support for developers to test infrastructure-as-code plans locally. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2021
The 3 essential Scrum team roles
Every successful Scrum team needs a product owner, a Scrum Master and developers. Here's why each role is essential and how effective collaboration between the three happens. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2021
AWS helps train formerly incarcerated people to code
The Justice Through Code program, which Amazon sponsors, teaches formerly incarcerated individuals how to write code in Python as it preps them for careers in the tech industry. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2021
Lyft helps drive new foundation for mobile developers
The Linux Foundation, along with Lyft, wants mobile developers to ride together and help eliminate obstacles in building large-scale, enterprise Android and iOS apps. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
IBM extends Call for Code for Racial Justice program
IBM, in conjunction with the Linux Foundation, has delivered two additional projects to its Call for Code for Racial Justice program. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2021
A guide to testing in DevOps and key strategies, practices
Here's why testers and testing are such big parts of DevOps, and some ways to further incorporate testing for better software application development. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
AWS Dev Hour focuses on cloud-native app building
Amazon is set to launch a new training program on its Twitch service called AWS Dev Hour: Building Modern Applications. The series targets developers building cloud-native apps. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2021
IBM tackles racial justice in Call for Code hackathon
IBM has issued a Call for Code for applications that help promote racial justice in an attempt to combat systemic racism. Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Dec 2020
DevOps news and trends to watch in 2021
Join veteran IT journalists in a conversation about the top development, DevOps, low-code and CI/CD news in 2020, and where these trends will take us in 2021. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2020
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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Opinion
21 Apr 2020
Agile characteristics for internal software development teams
Not all developers create software for external users. So, what lessons can internal dev teams learn from Agile? Start with one problem at a time and iterate from there. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Apr 2020
7 questions to ask before you select software testing tools
Before you select software testing tools, you need to know how to evaluate them. Explore trial versions, research the vendors and assess your organization's needs and capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2020
Compare the top automated functional testing tools
This roundup of top automated functional testing tools, including Selenium, Micro Focus UFT and TestComplete, will guide you to pick the best choice for software testing needs. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2020
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. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2020
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Feb 2020
How to use TODO comments for secure software development
Don't let security be a software development burden. Learn app developer tricks, such as using TODO comments, to ensure security controls make it from development to production. Continue Reading
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Podcast
04 Nov 2019
Why it's time to take IT burnout seriously
Disengaged or apathetic employees are a sign of weak culture -- not weak people. In this podcast, Dr. Christina Maslach shares what IT job burnout looks like and how to address it. 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
12 Jun 2018
Enterprise software developers: Forget minor software bugs
Many enterprises think software isn't perfect unless they eliminate minor defects. However, this approach won't prevent major disasters, and it hinders the practices that would. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2018
Which software engineer skills matter? All of them
The ongoing developer shortage means employers face unique challenges when it comes to hiring. LinkedIn's Sarah O'Brien offers insight into how developers behave and what they're really looking for. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Apr 2018
DevOps, cross-platform, test are top mobile developer skills
Learn about four mobile app dev skills and experience enterprises value: Agile, DevOps, cross-platform and test-driven development, and newer, native languages Swift and Kotlin. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2018
Thumb through these app development books for a skills tuneup
Software experts discuss the latest app development books. Pick up one of these recommended books to round out your knowledge and rev up your career. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Feb 2018
What developers must know about supervised machine learning
Humans play a vital role in training an ML/AI system. Expert Torsten Volk explains what software developers need to understand about machine learning education. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Feb 2018
The promise of ML/AI is real -- so are the challenges
Machine learning and artificial intelligence will make the impossible happen, if developers can understand the what-ifs involved. Expert Torsten Volk unpacks it all. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jan 2018
Is there a software developer age limit? Apparently, it's 45
Software development is a young person's purview, according to a Harvey Nash Technology Survey. Expert David Savage explains how over-45s can stay in the game. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2018
Want to make software developer hiring easier? Be flexible
Developers are still in short supply, but companies can hire and retain talented people through a flexible and learning-driven workplace, according to insights from a HackerRank survey. Continue Reading
