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Working with Git branches and repositories

With a grasp of just a few basic concepts and commands, developers can use Git's branching capability for feature development and experimentation, testing before release and more.

By Stuart Burns • Sept. 23, 2019

Can API mapping fix data integration problems?

The more distributed and complex a modern application is, the more likely an API mapping tool should join the developers' arsenal for efficient design and troubleshooting.

By Twain Taylor • Sept. 19, 2019

How to approach test case design

To be a good tester, start at requirements and user expectations, then develop test cases that make certain those needs are met. Walk through the basics of test cases with expert Gerie Owen.

By Gerie Owen • Sept. 18, 2019

Mobile Labs adds GigaFox Red, Silver to mobile device cloud suite

The new GigaFox platforms enable users to create a pool of shareable mobile devices; remotely add, disable, reboot and unlock devices; control and monitor device usage and more.

By Tanner Harding • Sept. 17, 2019

Container image size makes a difference

IT teams ready to embark on container deployment should look closely at how developers break down and package application components. Little details will be important.

By Kurt Marko • Sept. 17, 2019

How to prevent lingering software quality issues

Coders can learn a lot from manufacturers, according to Gary Gruver, even though the products are distinctly different. This free chapter excerpt covers how to approach QA issues.

By Ryan Black, Gary Gruver • Sept. 13, 2019

Invoke these 3 commandments of microservice applications

Unlock a microservice app's potential with a three-pillared approach centered on a thorough component directory, absolute service flexibility and reliable backwards compatibility.

By Clive Longbottom • Sept. 13, 2019

Which programming practices alleviate code redundancy?

WET code leaves apps bogged down. Learn how to reduce the challenges brought on by code redundancy by programming based on the DRY principle.

By Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 13, 2019

Challenge your wits on stateful and stateless concepts

It's essential to understand the differences between stateful and stateless application characteristics, especially as distributed architectures grow in popularity. Test your knowledge on state concepts with this quiz.

By Josh Kolarac • Sept. 11, 2019

How to achieve speedy application response times

Development and operations teams both have a responsibility to ensure fast application response times. Follow this advice to measure and reduce delay.

By Matt Heusser • Sept. 6, 2019

DevOps tools market shrinks with SmartBear, TPG Capital moves

The DevOps tools space has seen a steady stream of mergers and acquisitions, as private equity investors and larger companies see money in software development and delivery tools.

By Darryl Taft • Sept. 5, 2019

How to plot out a test automation strategy

Test automation can deliver great value or immense frustration. Map out a winning approach that helps engineers learn test automation skills and doesn't leave them exasperated.

By Gerie Owen • Sept. 5, 2019

Low-code goes mainstream to ease app dev woes

Enterprises are after low-code/no-code platforms to help with developer productivity, as they find themselves under increased pressure to produce apps with fewer skilled developers.

By Darryl Taft • Aug. 30, 2019

How citizen developers offer IT relief -- and headaches

Low-code application development platforms enable citizen development, where anyone can build software. While this approach can be a boon to productivity, it carries definite risks.

By David Carty • Aug. 30, 2019

Serverless architecture diagram shows a new side of server-side

Examine this serverless architecture diagram to see how development processes and the lifecycle of code differs from traditional server- and client-side development.

By Fred Churchville • Aug. 29, 2019

Match market shifts with a lightweight enterprise architecture

Lightweight EA can streamline and refine how IT software meets business needs. See which lightweight EA toolkit route fits your team: one focused on an EA model or workflows.

By Tom Nolle • Aug. 29, 2019

Digital business upends the CIO and enterprise architect role

IDC analyst Mike Rosen explains how new digital business pursuits amplify enterprise architects and CIOs into newly amplified roles that put business goals and requirements first.

By Fred Churchville • Aug. 29, 2019

Atomist adds drift management feature to pare technical debt

Atomist has added a feature to its software delivery automation platform to help enterprises visualize, identify and fix the problem of technology drift.

By Darryl Taft • Aug. 28, 2019

Try these 5 team-building activities for software developers

Whether it's a soft skills workshop, simulated outage exercise or in-house tech conference, these one-day events get dev teams out of a coding rut. Plan yours now.

By George Lawton • Aug. 28, 2019

wake word

A wake word is a phrase spoken to the Amazon Echo hands-free speaker and virtual assistant that causes the device to "wake up" and process a user's request.

By TechTarget Contributor • Aug. 27, 2019

ICYMI: How to select and manage serverless APIs effectively

Explore how API selection and API management in a serverless architecture can make all the difference between getting results and having your project fall flat.

By Josh Kolarac • Aug. 27, 2019

10 skills of highly effective software testers

QA professionals with hands-on experience and a mix of technical and soft skills offer great value for software engineering teams. Testers with these 10 skills can boost their careers.

By Matt Heusser, Baiju M • Aug. 23, 2019

What is React Native?

React Native is an open source JavaScript framework for mobile application development. The framework is based on Facebook’s user interface (UI) JavaScript library, React, and can be used to design apps for the web, iOS and Android.

By Sarah Lewis • Aug. 22, 2019

Consortium taps Linux group, IT vendors to encrypt data in use

The Confidential Computing Consortium mobilizes hardware vendors, cloud providers, developers and open source experts with the Linux Foundation to find ways to secure data in use.

By Darryl Taft • Aug. 22, 2019

Implement and manage an event-driven microservices architecture

Learn the basics of event-driven architecture as they apply to microservices, with the help of real-world examples and three main architecture patterns.

By Joydip Kanjilal • Aug. 22, 2019