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Modern deployment models put a new spin on componentization

Developers can use containers, serverless and microservices to strengthen app composability, but there are tradeoffs to consider. Discover the brave new world of componentization.

By Tom Nolle • June 21, 2018

How to ease the pain of Kubernetes upgrades with automation

Although Kubernetes aims to automate container management, Kubernetes upgrades are still a tedious, manual process. Learn about the tooling that helps automate this task.

By Twain Taylor • June 21, 2018

A QA team finds continuous testing benefits worth the effort

QA teams can gain a lot from continuous testing. While successful continuous testing requires all of an organization to get on board, the results are worth it.

By George Lawton • June 20, 2018

Jitterbit Harmony update brings API management to iPaaS

The Summer '18 release of Jitterbit's Harmony iPaaS platform adds API management and over 500 self-service recipes for easy SaaS-to-SaaS app integration.

By Jan Stafford • June 19, 2018

The fundamental elements of security in microservices

No one-size-fits-all method exists to defend microservices apps, but you can be confident in your security by adopting specific strategies that thrive in a microservices setting.

By Josh Kolarac • June 14, 2018

Docker Desktop templates ease container app dev

Docker targets a bigger pool of enterprise developers with enhancements to the Docker dev tool set that lets developers design apps graphically rather than through the command line.

By Darryl Taft • June 14, 2018

A comparison of microservices and functional programming concepts

While often seen together, microservices and functional programming are two different animals. Find out where these disciplines overlap and, more importantly, where they don't.

By Tom Nolle • June 13, 2018

Enterprise software developers: Forget minor software bugs

Many enterprises think software isn't perfect unless they eliminate minor defects. However, this approach won't prevent major disasters, and it hinders the practices that would.

By George Lawton • June 12, 2018

How to adapt API management for serverless architecture

It's critical to understand what will happen to legacy APIs when you transition to a serverless architecture. Discover how to properly adapt API management for this new paradigm.

By Chris Moyer • June 12, 2018

Jaguar Land Rover, BI Worldwide share GitLab migration pros and cons

Enterprise DevOps pros that switched to GitLab from GitHub and Atlassian tools share their experiences as Microsoft refugees eye GitHub competitors post acquisition.

By Beth Pariseau • June 11, 2018

IT pros weigh Git version control against the competition

You won't get far today without version control to safely iterate on application code. But is Git -- or one of the many commercial products based on Git -- right for your team?

By Meredith Courtemanche • June 8, 2018

How to save DevOps from cargo cult programming

The meaning of DevOps -- better cooperation between developers and operations professionals -- has been lost in many companies. Expert Theresa Neate explains what has to happen.

By Theresa Neate • June 7, 2018

Unpacking the event-driven microservices approach

Event-driven applications can be beneficially combined with microservices architectures, and finding the best method to merge them relies on analyzing orchestration options.

By Tom Nolle • June 5, 2018

Create a Java executable JAR with the Tomcat plug-in for Maven

In this embedded Tomcat example tutorial, Cameron McKenzie uses the Tomcat plug-in for Maven to create a Java executable JAR file.

By Cameron McKenzie • June 5, 2018

OSS security requires DIY scrutiny, not trusting ‘many eyes’

How many ways can hackers exploit the security flaws in open source? Cybersecurity experts count the ways and the approaches that can prevent costly security breaches.

By Jan Stafford • June 4, 2018

Comcast’s monolith to microservices shift spotlights pains, gains

The shift to microservices is not an easy task. A senior software professional at Comcast explains the important lessons learned as his team moved Xfinity Home off of the monolith.

By Fred Churchville • May 31, 2018

Run code complexity tools and Java coverage tests with Maven

No software should go into production without complete test coverage. Here, we look at how to install Maven and use it to run code complexity tools and ensure full Java code coverage.

By Cameron McKenzie • May 30, 2018

The secret to DevOps test automation? Pick your battles

The pain of software test automation is real, particularly in a DevOps environment. But what if it was possible to approach it all differently? App maker Airtasker has a plan.

By Valerie Silverthorne • May 29, 2018

How can learning scripting languages help junior testers?

As a junior tester, I think learning scripting languages could make me more valuable to my team and enhance my career. But how do I pick the scripting language to learn?

By Gerie Owen • May 24, 2018

Integration drives Red Hat 3scale API Management platform roadmap

Red Hat's Steve Willmott discusses the evolution of 3scale and gives advice for organizations looking to prepare for the future of API management.

By Jan Stafford • May 21, 2018

Amp up OSS security with these steps

A test vendor's CTO describes the OSS security mistakes that enterprises make, such as not patching vulnerabilities or inaccurate inventory dependencies.

By Jan Stafford • May 21, 2018

When is serverless technology best for app modernization?

Serverless has emerged as a viable option for app modernization, but it's not always a perfect fit. Rich Sharples, Red Hat senior director, explains the considerations to take.

By Jan Stafford • May 18, 2018

Learn how to install Jenkins CI to enhance your DevOps skills

In this video tutorial, we demonstrate how to install Jenkins CI, and subsequently run a simple build job. It's a first step to acquire key DevOps skills.

By Cameron McKenzie • May 16, 2018

A brain teaser to plan for, design and manage APIs

As organizations shift toward the use of distributed architectures, an increased use of APIs is bound to follow. Take this quiz and test your knowledge on how to plan, design and manage APIs.

By Fred Churchville • May 15, 2018

The pros and cons of serverless architecture

The serverless trend may hold advantages for developers, but consider the trade-offs. There are many aspects of serverless computing that developers should understand.

By Chris Moyer • May 15, 2018