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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.

By Matt Heusser • June 15, 2022

Tabnine code completion platform adds more powerful AI

Tabnine's code completion assistant adds support for 11 languages with a major AI overhaul.

By Stephanie Glen • June 15, 2022

bytecode

Bytecode is computer object code that an interpreter converts into binary machine code so it can be read by a computer's hardware processor.

By Robert Sheldon • June 15, 2022

Ardoq Discover boosts enterprise architecture tool usability

Tools for enterprise architects get criticized for their complexity, but they are getting better. A recently released module from Ardoq seeks to improve usability.

By Margie Semilof • June 14, 2022

In-demand programming languages devs should get to know

Experts weigh in on which in-demand programming languages offer the best job prospects.

By Stephanie Glen • June 14, 2022

How test summary reports yield business value and benefits

The data a test summary report compiles can provide great benefits to a development team -- and, in turn, business value to the larger IT organization.

By Amy Reichert • June 13, 2022

Frameworks for an observability maturity model

Observability helps developers and IT operations teams identify and fix system issues. And with the right setup, it can improve on itself over time to catch potential problems.

By Linda Rosencrance • June 10, 2022

Supply chain security takes center stage at OpenJS World 2022

At OpenJS World 2022, the Open Source Security Foundation outlined two ambitious initiatives to fix supply chain security issues in open source software.

By Stephanie Glen • June 10, 2022

Can you really use a shared database for microservices?

Since its emergence as a mainstream development style, experts have debated the wisdom of using a shared database for microservices versus providing a database per service.

By Priyank Gupta • June 8, 2022

OpenJS World 2022 highlights what’s new in web standards

At OpenJS World 2022, a keynote panel discussed efforts focused on improving interoperability and evolving web standards, and commiserated on how some things will never change.

By Stephanie Glen • June 8, 2022

system of systems (SoS)

A system of systems (SoS) is the collection of multiple, independent systems in context as part of a larger, more complex system.

By Alexander Gillis • June 7, 2022

How Broadcom’s merger with VMware will affect developers

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware may seem like a straightforward business move, but some key details surrounding the deal point to big potential shakeups in the market.

By Paul Nashawaty • June 7, 2022

chatting

While the term chatting or chitchat refers in general to communication between two or more parties that can occur in person, in today's modern age, it can also occur over the internet via Short Message Service (SMS) text message and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) or, for example, through tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

By Katie Terrell Hanna • June 7, 2022

Evaluate proprietary vs. open source testing tools

Cost, complexity and support levels are key items when teams consider proprietary or open source functional testing tools for their development environments.

By Michael Levan • June 6, 2022

exception handling

Exception handling is the process of responding to unwanted or unexpected events when a computer program runs.

By Alexander Gillis • June 6, 2022

6 key phases of the software testing lifecycle

For QA teams, a successful software testing process starts long before the actual test occurs.

By Michael Levan • June 3, 2022

Mirantis Lens extension debuts on Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop adds a Mirantis Lens extension as another option for developers who want an easier way to work with Kubernetes.

By Stephanie Glen • June 2, 2022

module

A module is a distinct assembly of components that can be easily added, removed or replaced in a larger system.

By Gavin Wright • June 2, 2022

Project Volterra could encourage switch to Arm-based PCs

Project Volterra, due out later this year, is an Arm-based PC geared up for AI development. The energy-efficient, faster device might enable Microsoft to catch up with Apple.

By Stephanie Glen • June 2, 2022

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a message protocol that enables the distributed elements of an application to communicate.

By Alexander Gillis • June 2, 2022

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.

By Matt Grasberger • June 1, 2022

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.

By Michael Levan • May 27, 2022

Microsoft Dev Box speeds up development, but will devs buy in?

Microsoft Dev Box offers developers a range of tools to increase productivity, but old habits tend to die hard.

By Stephanie Glen • May 26, 2022

data binding

Data binding is the process that couples two data sources together and synchronizes them.

By Alexander Gillis • May 26, 2022

GitHub math support in Markdown useful but tardy

GitHub math support in Markdown took eight years to arrive. Had the feature been released in 2014, a wider audience might have benefited from its use.

By Stephanie Glen • May 24, 2022