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Q&A: Eric Mizell explains the reliability challenges of DevOps

DevOps teams face significant challenges, tasked to deliver code faster than ever. OverOps' Eric Mizell believes, though, continuous reliability can go hand in hand with CI/CD.

By Ryan Dowd • Aug. 10, 2018

Improving testing architecture when moving to microservices

Gamesys, the developer and operator of many online games, rethought its approach to testing during the move from a monolith. A pyramid made software tests more manageable.

By George Lawton • Aug. 10, 2018

How API-based integration dissolves SaaS connectivity limits

Oracle's vice president of integration, Vikas Anand, explains how SaaS app silos occur, drivers for API integration adoption and how DevOps can avoid integration project obstacles.

By Jan Stafford • Aug. 8, 2018

Achieve reactive microservices architecture with minimal effort

Reactive systems philosophy lends itself to microservices architecture because it stresses four core principles of responsivity, resilience, elasticity and message-driven communication.

By Michael Churchman • Aug. 7, 2018

Kubernetes service discovery tactics boost microservices

Customize or automate a containerized application's service discovery exactly to your preference by mastering a collection of Kubernetes features.

By Twain Taylor • Aug. 6, 2018

Siemens boosts low-code development play with Mendix buy

Siemens' acquisition of Mendix will add low-code capabilities to its industrial IoT strategy and help create a raft of SaaS applications.

By Darryl Taft • Aug. 3, 2018

Manage APIs with connectivity-led strategy to cure data access woes

MuleSoft founder and VP Ross Mason discusses API-led connectivity as a linchpin in an enterprise API strategy to dissolve data silos and speed adoption of new apps, such as AI and FaaS.

By Jan Stafford • Aug. 2, 2018

A DevOps developer should be adaptable, creative

Unlike in the past, companies don't necessarily look to hire developers with hard technology skills. DevOps is changing the rules, so, for developers, it's time to get creative.

By David Savage • July 31, 2018

Apache OpenWhisk vulnerability targets IBM Cloud Functions

A recently discovered security vulnerability in Apache OpenWhisk zeroes in on IBM Cloud Functions and other commercial products based on the open source serverless platform.

By Darryl Taft • July 31, 2018

How containers and Kubernetes change deployment and DevOps

Containers and Kubernetes have changed how many enterprises approach application deployments. The technologies could prompt a widespread shift in DevOps tooling.

By Tom Nolle • July 30, 2018

Utilize microservices to support a 5G network architecture

To satisfy next-level network promises, 5G networks should be supported by a microservices-based infrastructure, as monolithic architectures won't meet demands.

By Michael Churchman • July 27, 2018

How gRPC improves microservices load balancing on Kubernetes

Kubernetes networking can be a challenge, but the gRPC protocol can help software pros focus on the application logic rather than worry about how to handle network request calls.

By Twain Taylor • July 24, 2018

Middleware tools demand to peak in 2018, before iPaaS ascends

Gartner predicts that enterprise on-premises middleware will go out with a $30B bang this year. Ready to plan cloud middleware migration projects? Think iPaaS and MWaaS.

By Jan Stafford • July 24, 2018

WSO2 integration platform twirls on Ballerina language

The latest release of WSO2's flagship integration platform aims to help enterprise developers build and implement microservices.

By Darryl Taft • July 20, 2018

How to build a layered approach to security in microservices

Make your microservices-based app as secure as possible by adopting an in-depth, layered security strategy because no single traditional approach can reliably do the job.

By Tom Nolle • July 20, 2018

How do I find my career path in software testing?

I've been a tester for many years and want to progress professionally. Yet, I'm struggling to find chances for advancement and a career path in software testing. Any pointers?

By Gerie Owen • July 18, 2018

Break app infrastructure responsibly with chaos engineering

More enterprises are intentionally breaking applications with chaos engineering. It helps developers learn the causes of software failures and how to build better apps.

By George Lawton • July 18, 2018

Which software testing tool best fits your project?

Learn what developers should look for in AI testing tools and which style is best for a project. Expert Tom Nolle compares Applitools and Functionize.

By Tom Nolle • July 17, 2018

Serverless vs. containers: What’s best for event-driven apps?

Serverless and containers give teams new options to host event-driven applications, but each has pros and cons. Decide which platform is best for your app to avoid a costly mistake.

By Tom Nolle • July 16, 2018

IBM blockchain apps starter pack targets developer disparity

With demand high for blockchain development expertise, IBM has delivered a new blockchain-as-a-service offering that helps developers learn the basics of the database ledger.

By Darryl Taft • July 13, 2018

How to control state for so-called stateless microservices

How do you control state in a stateless microservices environment? Front-end and back-end state control can be two viable approaches, and one requires less work than the other.

By Tom Nolle • July 12, 2018

Why digital process automation is now essential to BPM

The increased speed of application development has made automation in BPM a necessity. Learn about digital process automation and how it can help businesses meet that need.

By George Lawton • July 5, 2018

How to combat complexity in microservices data management

Architects who shift from a monolith to microservices need to consider a critical component: data. Learn how microservices affect data management, and discover tools that can help.

By Alan Earls • July 5, 2018

What would win an AI testing face-off? Applitools vs. Functionize

Expert Tom Nolle compares two AI testing tools that both interact with -- plus utilize -- applications' GUIs for more comprehensive testing.

By Tom Nolle • June 29, 2018

Test your knowledge of serverless computing

It's time to get familiar with the term serverless and everything it encompasses. Test your knowledge on serverless computing and how it will impact your software projects.

By Josh Kolarac • June 22, 2018