Application Architecture
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Tip
03 Aug 2026
What repos are trending on GitHub?
GitHub Stars are a proxy for developer interest. Weekly GitHub star growth highlights fast-rising repos, giving early insight into adoption trends, risks and strategic opportunities. Continue Reading
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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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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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Tutorial
22 Jul 2026
Zero-code Kubernetes observability with eBPF demo
OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation provides zero-code observability for Kubernetes applications using kernel-level eBPF, then complements SDK instrumentation for deeper insights. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2026
BellSoft takes on Dockerfile sprawl with Hardened Builder
BellSoft's Hardened Builder lets Paketo Buildpacks users build zero-CVE container images on hardened base images, reducing security toil without changing application code. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jul 2026
When should you adopt the forward-deployed model?
Explore the forward-deployed engineer role, its origins, core responsibilities and why the forward-deployed engineering model is becoming essential for AI deployments. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2026
Why OpenTelemetry matters to today's dev teams
OpenTelemetry standardizes observability data across distributed systems, improving reliability, incident response and flexibility while reducing vendor lock-in. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2026
Red Hat and IBM, Chainguard take on OSS security risk
Industry players are using a clearinghouse model to triage the AI-fueled surge in OSS vulnerabilities -- and, in some cases, act as maintainers of last resort. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2026
GitHub Copilot desktop released amid reliability and pricing concerns
GitHub unveiled their "agent-native" tool one day after token-based billing went into effect. Devs are weighing the costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jun 2026
My experience rejuvenating CI/CD infrastructure with AI
AI assistants can help DevOps teams modernize legacy Jenkins environments faster by auditing pipelines, surfacing risks and guiding migration planning. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2026
A legal minefield: Open source licensing for AI models
AI models differ from traditional software. Learn how new licensing frameworks aim to standardize what "open" means in AI, including the Linux Foundation's OpenMDW 1.1. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 May 2026
Harness engineering: Agent harnesses as critical infrastructure
Harness engineering gives enterprises a framework to operationalize agentic AI with orchestration, memory, guardrails and runtime observability. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2026
Who owns AI's decisions? Reengineering AI governance
AI leaders say governance must evolve beyond compliance checklists toward trust, observability and clear decision ownership in agentic systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2026
Multi-agent architectures: How coordinated AI systems scale
Enterprise teams are moving from ad hoc coding agents to coordinated multi-agent systems with standardized skills, orchestration and real runtime validation. Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2026
IBM Think: AI transformation aims to shrink process, lift people
Executives at IBM Think want to use AI to remove friction for their people in the mid-to-long term, but understand significant change is necessary to get there. Continue Reading
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12 May 2026
From perceptron to Concert: The operations data model at IBM Think '26
IBM positions Concert as a graph-driven operations platform that combines observability, policy, risk and AI agents into a shared enterprise context layer. Continue Reading
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11 May 2026
The key to aligning technology initiatives with business goals
STAREAST presenters outlined frameworks for aligning QA, AI and IT initiatives with business value through shared metrics tied to cost, risk and outcomes. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2026
The case for Kubernetes
Manual provisioning and legacy tooling struggle at scale. Kubernetes adds self-healing, autoscaling and unified observability to reduce downtime and operational risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2026
Quarkus Dev Services: Zero-config development
Quarkus Dev Services streamlines microservice development by automatically provisioning infrastructure like PostgreSQL, Kafka and Redis with zero config. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Apr 2026
Modern software quality metrics that matter
Overloaded dashboards obscure software performance. Focus on deployment health, test velocity and defect escape rate to align metrics with reliability, speed and customer impact. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Apr 2026
From chaos to control: Multi-cloud development strategies
Multi-cloud environments often create fragmentation and risk. A platform-centric model with automation and visibility helps IT teams simplify operations. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Apr 2026
SUSECON 2026: The push to operationalize AI
At SUSECON 2026, SUSE outlined a sovereignty-driven strategy for AI and infrastructure, pairing agentic operations with partnerships spanning NVIDIA, Switch and Cloudbase. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2026
What seeing AI as normal technology means for IT leaders
Viewing AI as a "normal" technology enables IT leaders to apply proven governance, integration and risk strategies. It removes the hype to drive real business outcomes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Apr 2026
Comparing DevOps vs. Agile vs. Waterfall methodologies
DevOps, Agile and Waterfall offer distinct approaches to software delivery, varying in speed, flexibility, risk management and suitability based on project needs and goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Apr 2026
Treat open source software as critical infrastructure
Open source underpins enterprise systems, but weak funding and maintainer strain threaten stability. IT leaders must assess project health, not just security, to reduce risk. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2026
AI agents' role in IT infrastructure is expanding
AI agents are moving from passive monitoring to active operators, handling incidents, optimizing infrastructure and forcing teams to redesign platforms for autonomous workflows. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Apr 2026
Pipeline as Code: Managing CI/CD complexity and sprawl
Pipeline as Code enhances CI/CD with automation and consistency but adds complexity. Explore benefits, risks and tools to improve visibility, security and reliability. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Apr 2026
KubeCon EU 2026: Infrastructure catches up to AI
AI is reshaping infrastructure demands. At KubeCon EU 2026, vendors focused on Kubernetes abstraction, GPU management and automation to move AI from pilot to production. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Mar 2026
KubeCon EU 2026: AI tightens the dev-prod loop
AI is reshaping platform engineering. At KubeCon EU 2026, vendors showcased autonomous troubleshooting, observability-driven agents and tools to manage shadow AI. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
24 Mar 2026
How to build lightning-fast Quarkus native executables
Want to build cloud-native Java apps in Java versus Go and Rust? This step-by-step tutorial shows how to create native executables in Quarkus that start fast and use little memory. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Mar 2026
Build a microservice with Quarkus in 15 minutes
This hands-on Quarkus tutorial walks through building a reactive product catalog microservice with PostgreSQL, CRUD APIs, testing and fast deployment. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2026
Vibe coding is killing open source, increasing software risk
AI-driven coding is adding maintenance debt to OSS projects, adding a new dimension of risk to software supply chains. Learn how the OSS ecosystem and the orgs that rely on it should adapt. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Mar 2026
How AI is changing Scrum workflows
AI-assisted development is prompting Agile teams to rethink Scrum practices, shifting focus toward code validation, AI governance and new uses for key Scrum events. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Mar 2026
Treat platform engineering as a competitive advantage
Platform engineering standardizes how software is built and deployed through reusable services and automation, improving delivery speed, reliability and developer productivity. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2026
How to debug Java programs with CLI scripting
Yes, you can have the ease of scripts and the structure of a static-typed language. Here's how to automate Java workflows using scripts, such as debugging Java code in the CLI. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2026
Harness Artifact Registry strengthens supply chain governance
Harness makes its artifact registry generally available beyond early preview customers, with a security twist that could challenge established players such as JFrog. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Feb 2026
3 reasons to treat accessibility as an investment, not a cost
Building in accessibility can expand your audience, boost SEO rankings and reduce ADA legal risk -- saving money compared to costly retrofits later. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Feb 2026
Flatpak vs. Snap: Why Snap is still relevant on servers
Snap and Flatpak serve different goals. Explore the architectural differences between them and learn how to package a Spring Boot web server as a snap. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2026
AWS Kiro 'user error' reflects common AI coding review gap
Even internal AWS Kiro users haven't always peer-reviewed AI code output, as evidenced by a reported December outage that overshadowed recent product updates. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Feb 2026
Challenges of implementing SaaS successfully
Explore five complex SaaS implementation risks -- including data integration, customization, vendor lock-in and change management -- and how to mitigate them early. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Feb 2026
Privacy, compliance and governance are changing development
Regulation now drives software architecture. See how privacy engineering, policy-as-code and region-aware cloud design turn compliance into a scalable advantage. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2026
How to plan and execute a SaaS implementation
Learn how to plan and manage a SaaS implementation, including delivery models, requirements, data migration, testing, risk management and change readiness. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2026
Memory-safe languages: Pursuing secure, sustainable software
Learn how memory-safe languages prevent vulnerabilities by enforcing safe memory use at design time, helping IT leaders modernize platforms and reduce risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Feb 2026
Dynatrace bets on causal intelligence for AI observability
At Perform 2026, Dynatrace unveils an agentic operations system that anchors probabilistic AI to deterministic truth. Learn how causal intelligence gives agents a reality check. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2026
9 steps to implement an observability strategy
As distributed software systems grow in scale and complexity, things like monitoring and debugging can become a tangled mess. Here are nine ways to bolster your observability plan. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2026
Considerations for a successful SaaS implementation
SaaS is now central to most tech stacks. This article explains horizontal vs. vertical SaaS, outlines pros and cons, and offers guidance on choosing the right vendor. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jan 2026
Software testing strategies in 2026
When testing is stuck in a loop, use these 10 techniques to help teams rethink regression, test components in isolation and improve quality fast. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2026
How to modernize software quality strategy in 2026
Modernize software quality in 2026 by treating it as a business risk priority -- blending shift-left testing with shift-right observability for resilient, trusted delivery. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2026
Understanding Playwright waits
Playwright provides several built-in mechanisms called waits that ensure tests are not executed until a preset condition is met. Learn why Playwright waits are important. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2026
Why did TypeScript become GitHub's fastest growing language?
TypeScript recently became the fastest growing language on GitHub. Explore the reasons for the shift and what it means for the broader development ecosystem. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2026
AI's role in different software architecture contexts
Generative AI is reshaping architecture by augmenting human judgment, accelerating understanding and expanding options across design, migration and maintenance -- when applied thoughtfully. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2026
How AI can support developer productivity
While human oversight remains crucial and developers are far from handing over entire projects to AI, there are many ways in which the technology makes devs more productive Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2026
Software development in 2026: A hands-on look at AI agents
The agentic workflows that software teams are transitioning to in 2026 are fundamentally changing the economics of writing, testing and releasing code. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Dec 2025
The pros and cons of using monorepos
Developers rely on monorepos to consolidate their build processes. Learn how centralized tooling, configurations and scripts support development initiatives. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2025
Fanout vs. choreography: Choosing system architecture
The fanout and choreography patterns are two common approaches to event-driven architecture, each offering its own advantages for modern distributed systems. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2025
9 low code development tools to know in 2026
This article explores nine low-code development tools that help teams empower non-technical staff to create apps and streamline processes, enhancing efficiency across organizations. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2025
Comparing the Flutter and React Native frameworks
Learn how each development framework affects architecture and performance, and explore the details of framework adoption, maintenance and scalability features. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Dec 2025
Why is Rust a critical programming language in 2026?
Rust has become a popular modern alternative to C in part because of its type system and memory management features. Learn if Rust is right for your org. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Dec 2025
AWS re:Invent 2025: Agentic AI leaves the POC graveyard
These five announcements from re:Invent are aimed at helping developers reclaim productivity by streamlining overhead cloud infrastructure and DevOps tasks with AI. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2025
AWS AI IDE, AgentCore throw down gauntlets for Microsoft
Kiro emerges as a significant alternative to GitHub Copilot agents, while AWS AgentCore updates square off against Agent 365 in the battle for enterprise AI development. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2025
AWS launches frontier agents
The new agents are autonomous, capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and can complete their work with minimal intervention. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2025
The complete guide to QA team roles and responsibilities
QA teams play an important role in ensuring quality and performance. To be as effective as possible, organizations need to be thorough in structuring and managing their QA teams. Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2025
Acceptance criteria: What it is and its best practices
Acceptance criteria plays a key role in shaping an application from the user standpoint. We review some of the basic things to remember when it comes to acceptance criteria. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2025
MCP OAuth update adds security for personalized AI
An impending update to Model Context Protocol marks an important step toward secure, personalized AI, but also shows that significant work remains to secure AI agents. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2025
Microsoft Foundry ties in with Agent 365
Microsoft Foundry adds context, including model routing, and tightens governance for developers working on AI agents within its broader Agent 365 control plane. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Nov 2025
Docs-as-Code explained: Benefits, tools and best practices
Learn how Docs-as-Code streamlines software development by creating docs concurrently with code using shared tools and DevOps practices. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2025
Getting started with architecture as code
Architecture-as-code (AaC) defines system architecture in executable, version-controlled formats such as YAML/JSON. Keep architecture accurate and traceable with AaC. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2025
Synchronous vs asynchronous communications: A complete guide
Synchronous execution requires parties or components to work simultaneously in real time, while asynchronous communications don't need systems to wait for a reply. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2025
GitHub Universe: Large IT orgs share AI automation gains
Nordstrom saved 15,000 developer hours during a migration with AI agents, while Copilot Autofix helped Cathay Pacific address DevSecOps challenges, but there are also caveats. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2025
GitHub Agent HQ opens platform to third-party coding agents
GitHub will support and orchestrate agents from partners including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and xAI through an agent control plane and mission control interface. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Oct 2025
API caching strategies and best practices
API caching can increase the performance and response time of an application, but only if it's done right. Learn about some of the caching tools and techniques worth implementing. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2025
How to validate a Kubernetes manifest
Dev teams must validate Kubernetes manifests. Developers can navigate validation and issues that arise with the help of native and third-party tools and other coding methods. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Oct 2025
Low-code tool n8n bridges gap between AI models and business
Many organizations struggle to realize AI projects. N8n aims to bridge the gap between AI engineers and business users, empowering non-technical staff to build AI workflows. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Oct 2025
What is mobile application development?
Mobile application development is the set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices, such as smartphones and other hand-held devices. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2025
AI agents are accelerators, not developer replacements
The central challenge with integrating AI into application development isn't its capacity to assist, but rather the extent to which we can confidently delegate control. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2025
Market research: AI coding tools push production problems
Recent reports show that AI-generated code adds instability and vulnerabilities in production, but auto-remediation tools face persistent organizational friction. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2025
How effective is your AI agent? 9 benchmarks to consider
AI agents are the next step in AI's evolution. They promise advanced automation capabilities but pose significant risk. Benchmarks can help organizations minimize that risk. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Sep 2025
What is a REST API? Benefits, Uses, Examples
A REST API is an architectural style for an application programming interface that uses Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) requests to access and use data. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2025
Google DORA: Software delivery caught up to AI coding tools
A Google DORA survey on AI-assisted software development found last year's delivery bottleneck resolved, but stability, trust and organizational issues remain. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Sep 2025
How to use tmux sessions to manage remote connections
Learn the basics of using the terminal multiplexer (tmux) for managing remote connections. Walk through the installation process and configuration options for tmux. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2025
What are the most common challenges of Agile adoption?
Don't let a rigid interpretation of the Agile Manifesto hinder Agile adoption. Learn to view the challenges of Agile as opportunities for change and growth. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Sep 2025
What is behavior-driven development (BDD)?
Behavior-driven development (BDD) is an Agile development methodology that documents, designs and develops software around the behavior a user expects to experience when interacting with an app. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Sep 2025
Guidelines for AI-driven legacy code modernization
AI will not be able to refurbish legacy systems at the push of a button. Still, with proper guidance and oversight, AI tools can speed up code modernization projects. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Sep 2025
What is Capability Maturity Model (CMM)?
The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is a methodology used to develop and refine an organization's software development process. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Sep 2025
What is functional testing and how does it work?
Functional testing is a type of software testing intended to ensure that the software behaves as expected and its output meets end user or business expectations. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Sep 2025
10 essential Scrum Master skills in 2025
From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2025
What are the types of requirements in software engineering?
Requirements fall into three categories: business, user and software. See examples of each one, as well as what constitutes functional and nonfunctional software requirements. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Aug 2025
Understanding the fundamentals of LLM observability
LLM observability involves specialized monitoring to enhance performance, debugging and cost management. Learn to use the five pillars of LLM observability to manage AI deployments. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Aug 2025
5 SMART goals for a QA analyst
QA testers can gain peer respect and influence through SMART goals. Take ownership of the software you work on, look up to good product managers and achieve these five goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2025
7 essential macOS code editors
Learn about the top code editors for MacOS. Make your choice from the following list of code editors based on price, features, extensibility and specific language support. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Aug 2025
What is a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier)?
A UUID (Universal Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit value used to uniquely identify an object or entity on the internet. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2025
Google adds Gemini CLI for GitHub Actions coding agent
The beta version of Google Gemini CLI for GitHub Actions starts simple and builds in security, but overall, the 'honeymoon phase' for coding agents might be ending. Continue Reading
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Quiz
05 Aug 2025
Scrum master certification exam questions and answers
Are you ready for the Scrum master certification exam? Test yourself on these 10 tough Scrum master exam questions and answers. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Aug 2025
8 examples of ethical issues in software development
As software becomes entrenched in every aspect of the human experience, developers have an ethical responsibility to their customers. Learn how to approach this responsibility. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2025
NimbleEdge proposes cure for on-device AI development pain
The startup lays the groundwork for an ambitious plan to support on-device AI agents that don't require cloud connectivity with the release of a new open source SDK. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2025
What Amazon Q prompt injection reveals about AI security
Experts say a malicious prompt injection in the Amazon Q extension for VS Code doesn't represent a fundamentally new threat, but reflects how AI amplifies security risks. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jul 2025
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
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24 Jul 2025
Insomnia vs. Postman: Comparing API management tools
Insomnia has a streamlined interface and focus. Postman has extensive features for end-to-end development. Choosing comes down to the team's needs and the project's complexity. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2025
Replit AI agent snafu 'shot across the bow' for vibe coding
A rogue Replit coding agent deleted a production database during a vibe coding session -- and lied about it, according to one user. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2025
Intuit's Ashok Srivastava, on AI agents' new frontier
Intuit's chief AI and data officer offers a peek behind the scenes of his company's AI agent development and its next phase of advancement. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2025
Paylocity plans API design-first shift to modernize apps
A principal engineer says Postman's Spec Hub will help the company shift to a spec-first API development process for its event-driven microservices architecture. Continue Reading