Software development lifecycle

The software development lifecycle encompasses every step from idea to requirements, code creation and QA to live application, and beyond, into production support and EOL. Learn about the latest ALM and CI/CD tools for the SDLC, as well as top methodologies and processes from industry experts, tool users in the field and seasoned journalists.

March 31, 2022 31 Mar'22
Docker drops Desktop roadmap hints after cash infusion

The roadmap for Docker Desktop will include security updates and serverless support, as industry watchers speculate about potential acquisition interest from Atlassian.
December 07, 2021 07 Dec'21
Year in review: 3 app development trends from 2021

Automation and AIOps left their marks on the evolution of code development in 2021. Experts say these trends will likely continue into the new year.
September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21
Uplevel analytics tools lift software engineering efficiency

Uplevel, a startup vendor whose focus is on improving the efficiency of software engineers, unveiled a set of new capabilities that use data to monitor software design projects.
August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21
Docker Desktop pricing changes in bid to boost revenue

Docker Desktop is now part of all Docker subscriptions, including a new Business tier with added security, but enterprise users of the free version will have to start paying.

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SSADM (Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method)

SSADM (Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method) is a widely used computer application development method in the United Kingdom, where its use is often specified as a requirement for government computing projects. Continue Reading
Implement reliability testing methods, tools for better dev

Reliability testing can play an integral role in software development. Here are some methods and tools to incorporate into your app development lifecycle. Continue Reading
canary testing

In software testing, a canary is a push of programming code changes to a small group of end users who are unaware that they are receiving new code. Continue Reading

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CircleCI vs. GitHub Actions: CI/CD platform comparison

Learn the differing features, commands and perks that make CircleCI and GitHub Actions distinct CI/CD platforms. Then, decide which offering meets your team's needs. Continue Reading
application lifecycle management (ALM)

Application lifecycle management (ALM) is an integrated system of people, tools and processes that supervise a software application from its initial planning and development, through testing and maintenance, and into decommissioning and retirement. Continue Reading
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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6 key phases of the software testing lifecycle

For QA teams, a successful software testing process starts long before the actual test occurs. Continue Reading
Continuous integration principles and standards to implement

Development and DevOps teams, abide by these best practices and standards to make your IT organization's continuous integration processes as effective as they can possibly be. Continue Reading
A guide to network lifecycle management

Network pros should follow a network lifecycle to monitor, manage and implement changes in their networks, regardless of whether it's a plan, build and manage framework or PPDIOO. Continue Reading

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Identify and fix broken builds with CI/CD pipelines

Experiencing broken builds in your CI/CD pipeline? These best practices related to credentials, flaky tests and alerts can boost productivity and confidence. Continue Reading
9 techniques for fixing bugs in production

Some companies defend against bugs with a strong offense of rapid iterations and feature flags. Others find the best defense is thorough test coverage. Here's what works and why. 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