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An Agile development strategy needs a proper foundation

It's a mistake to think of Agile development as merely project management. Let's look at the basic elements and types of tools needed to make Agile work.

By Tom Nolle • Nov. 30, 2023

Elixir vs. Clojure for functional programming at scale

While they don't have the prestige of JavaScript or Python, Elixir and Clojure are making a name for themselves when it comes to functional programming at scale.

By Twain Taylor • Nov. 30, 2023

WSO2

WSO2 is a middleware vendor that sells open source application program interface (API) management software.

By Kate Brush • Nov. 27, 2023

Prometheus

Prometheus is an open source monitoring and alerting toolkit for microservices and containers that provides flexible queries and real-time notifications.

By TechTarget Contributor • Nov. 27, 2023

6 common problems with open source code integration

Open source provides its fair share of benefits for businesses that put it to use. However, don't ignore these six hazards that development teams may face along the way.

By Chris Tozzi • Nov. 22, 2023

6 green coding best practices and how to get started

Software developers can support sustainability efforts via a range of green coding tactics. These best practices range from shrinking artifacts to maximizing efficiency.

By Matt Heusser • Nov. 22, 2023

The dos and don’ts of scalability testing

Effective scalability testing helps to evaluate customer experience, protect against major failures and safeguard an organization's reputation. Here's how to set a strategy.

By Gerie Owen • Nov. 14, 2023

Docker vs. OpenShift: What are the main differences?

Docker and OpenShift have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between the two depends on the specific needs of your application and organization.

By Matt Grasberger • Nov. 9, 2023

The growing link between microservices and WebAssembly

The microservices architecture has become popular, but it runs into complexity and cost challenges. Implementing WebAssembly can alleviate those worries.

By Twain Taylor • Nov. 7, 2023

The key role testing plays in a Three Amigos strategy

Because testers are skilled in asking questions and suggesting scenarios that lead to alternative workflows, they can be especially useful in Three Amigos efforts.

By Gerie Owen • Nov. 6, 2023

digital

Digital describes electronic technology that generates, stores and processes data in terms of positive and nonpositive states.

By Kinza Yasar • Nov. 1, 2023

Serverless vs. containers: Which one for microservices apps?

How do you know when microservices should run in containers vs. serverless functions? A big factor is what you plan to do with your microservices.

By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 26, 2023

Best practices for automated end-to-end testing

Advanced end-to-end testing can save a company time and money, but it isn't easy to implement. Let's look at some of the important elements of test design.

By Gerie Owen • Oct. 26, 2023

What are microservices? Everything you need to know

Microservices, or microservices architecture, is an approach to the design and implementation of enterprise applications in which a large application is built from modular components or services.

By Alexander Gillis, Stephen Bigelow • Oct. 26, 2023

Understanding the role of polymorphism in OOP

Polymorphism is used in OOP to allow developers to write more efficient code and redefine methods for derived classes; however, it could raise real-time performance issues.

By Twain Taylor • Oct. 20, 2023

Is continuous testing in DevOps worth the effort?

Continuous testing isn't simple to implement, but it can add exceptional business value to software development when done right. Here are the key elements.

By Amy Reichert • Oct. 19, 2023

Understanding protocol buffers vs. JSON

Protocol buffers have some compelling advantages over JSON when it comes to sending data between internal services. But is it really a replacement for JSON?

By Twain Taylor • Oct. 19, 2023

API economy

The API economy refers to the set of business models and practices designed around the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) in today's digital economy.

By Ben Lutkevich, Alexander Gillis • Oct. 17, 2023

Scripting vs. programming languages: Where they differ

Choosing a programming language is often dictated by the problem the programmer wants to solve and the compute goal that a language is designed to achieve.

By Kerry Doyle • Oct. 17, 2023

Is a continuous planning process in DevOps worth it?

Is a continuous planning strategy right for your organization's DevOps efforts? Know the practical benefits and challenges, as well as how to improve development efficiencies.

By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 13, 2023

Kotlin vs. Scala: Which one is right for your project?

As general-purpose programming languages, both Scala and Kotlin have a lot to offer. But that doesn't mean their uses cases are the same.

By Chris Tozzi • Oct. 11, 2023

Google’s DORA DevOps report warns against metrics misuse

This year's DORA DevOps report echoes the experiences of one organization that has applied them in practice: DORA metrics can be powerful but aren't always an exact science.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 10, 2023

Docker enters GenAI development fray with new tools

Docker jumps aboard the generative AI bandwagon with a pre-built set of tools to jump-start app development using LLMs and a Docker AI productivity tool.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 5, 2023

Docker Scout GA leads ‘local plus cloud’ push

Docker Scout replaces open source Docker Scan with an event-driven vulnerability management system in a bid to boost the vendor's value beyond developers' local laptops.

By Beth Pariseau • Oct. 4, 2023

Scrum master interview questions and answers

Want to ace the Scrum master interview? These tough Scrum master questions and answers will help you prepare.

By Darcy DeClute • Oct. 3, 2023