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Top criteria that belong in a mobile app testing plan

Smartphones are ubiquitous, but no two users are the same -- bandwidth, devices, OSes and platforms differ. Here's how to test mobile apps exhaustively and prioritize what matters.

By Gerie Owen • April 28, 2020

Sonatype Nexus vs. JFrog: Pick an open source security scanner

Chances are your organization relies on open source code. But how do you manage code vulnerabilities? Find a product best suited for your needs in this Sonatype Nexus vs. JFrog comparison.

By Tom Nolle • April 28, 2020

The 5 essential elements of an RPA strategy

RPA's benefits can be wiped out by an improper implementation. Give your business a sound RPA strategy and roadmap before you rush in.

By Mary Pratt • April 27, 2020

DevSecOps and the changing view of security for DevOps

Organizations shouldn't keep DevOps and security siloed. Bring them together as DevSecOps, ensuring security is built into applications earlier and with less of a struggle.

By Altaz Valani, Guest Contributor • April 27, 2020

Getting to know the API proxy

Explore the capabilities and practical uses for an API proxy, as well as examine the relationship between an API proxy and an API gateway.

By Tom Nolle • April 24, 2020

Git version control helps remote teams with integrated builds

Organizations with remote development teams should use Git repositories and Git version control while developing integrated software builds.

By Jeffrey Palermo, Guest Contributor • April 23, 2020

4 microservices antipatterns that ruin migration

A migration to microservices can quickly lead to a chaotic heap of overly-coupled modules and fragile code. Here are the most critical microservices antipatterns to avoid.

By Joydip Kanjilal • April 23, 2020

GitHub Actions tutorial walks through a CI/CD setup

New to GitHub Actions? Get started with this video tutorial, which walks step by step through the process to make a CI/CD workflow, using Terraform and Azure as an example.

By Michael Levan • April 22, 2020

5 ways to empower remote development teams

It's hard to maintain productivity when you work from home. Take up these remote dev and test practices to keep software projects on track despite the obstacles.

By Ryan Black • April 22, 2020

Use tokens for microservices authentication and authorization

Independent and interoperable microservices require a permissions rethink, or you'll drive users crazy. Examine how tokens come into play for authentication and authorization.

By Clive Longbottom • April 21, 2020

Improve ROI in software testing with adaptability, automation

QA needs to reiterate its value to the business side of the organization. Use this tried-and-true advice to leverage documentation and automation to make everyone happy.

By Amy Reichert • April 21, 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.

By Jim Brown • April 21, 2020

COVID-19 unemployment claims up demand for COBOL programmers

There is an urgent need for COBOL programmers amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated the U.S. economy and overwhelmed unemployment insurance systems in some states.

By Darryl Taft, Ed Scannell • April 20, 2020

A comprehensive test automation guide for IT teams

This one-stop test automation guide walks through the benefits and challenges, how to craft an automated testing strategy and how to compare tools.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 17, 2020

Watch this Atlassian Confluence tutorial for beginners

Agile leaders must manage and connect with their development teams, no matter where they're located. In this Atlassian Confluence demo, learn how to boost remote developer collaboration.

By Douglas Francis • April 16, 2020

How to get started with automation test scripts

What makes a good test script? And how do you evaluate appropriate tools and languages? Here's what software developers and testers need to know to make test automation part of their process.

By Matt Grasberger • April 16, 2020

Find the right software testing methods for your dev process

Many organizations want to do more automated testing, but which tests solve specific problems? Here's a breakdown of the key test types and how they might fit your test strategy.

By Matt Heusser • April 16, 2020

What to include in a disaster recovery testing plan

Prepare software systems for disasters by putting together and testing a disaster recovery plan. Be ready for ransomware, fires, sabotage and a spilled cup of coffee on a laptop.

By George Lawton • April 15, 2020

Microservices availability tips for pandemic’s scaling challenge

Surges in app user activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced architects to make immediate decisions around service availability and performance, especially for distributed architectures.

By Meredith Courtemanche • April 15, 2020

GitHub Free expanded to support teams

The free tier of GitHub’s version control platform is now available to entire teams, after previously being limited to individuals and small groups.

By Darryl Taft • April 14, 2020

Find the right automation test cases

One piece of software might be well-suited for test automation while another won't. Here are the factors to look for when you need to settle on your test strategy.

By Matt Heusser • April 14, 2020

The 7 crucial RPA developer skills

As enterprises move in on RPA, they need developers who can juggle both the business and technical sides of automation. Here are seven essential RPA developer skills.

By Mary Pratt • April 13, 2020

Agiloft adds AI engine to its no-code CLM platform

With a new AI engine for its contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, Agiloft is giving developers assistance in building CLM applications using the company's no-code tech.

By Darryl Taft • April 13, 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.

By Matt Heusser, Michael Larsen • April 13, 2020

How developers focus despite open offices, concurrent projects

What do shared meeting calendars, pink sombreros and home offices have in common? They're all ways to combat distractions and let programmers focus on productive coding.

By Zachary Flower • April 13, 2020