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Why low-code/no-code platforms are coming to your workplace soon

Suddenly you don't have to code to program. The introduction of low-code/no-code platforms are bringing coding to the masses and showing the biz side how development really works.

By Valerie Silverthorne • Sept. 14, 2016

How do I know if my busy QA professionals are actually engaged?

A busy tester seems like a happy tester, but expert Amy Reichert warns that appearances can be deceiving. Here's why you need to be sure your testers are really paying attention.

By Amy Reichert • Sept. 12, 2016

When DevOps and requirements gathering techniques collide

Moving from Agile to DevOps? Requirements gathering is a great place to start rethinking and incorporating a high level of collaboration. Expert Christopher Ward explains.

By Christopher Ward • Aug. 26, 2016

Where do we draw the line between an iBPM and BPM platform?

What is the difference between iBPM and BPM? Is iBPM simply an extension of the old BPM ways, or is truly something unique? Esther Shein tackles this question.

By Esther Shein • Aug. 15, 2016

The basics of establishing a RESTful API testing program

RESTful API testing is about establishing a culture of continuous testing and team accountability. Greg Sypolt reviews the core components of a RESTful API testing program.

By Greg Sypolt • June 30, 2016

How to keep things on track when building API portfolios

As important as APIs have become, many still fail to achieve API success by not setting goals properly. Tom Nolle explains why this matters and how to manage an API portfolio.

By Tom Nolle • June 29, 2016

Creating successful RESTful API design

Successful API design requires lots of attention to detail. Take these three steps for creating RESTful API design.

By Mark Betz • June 1, 2016

Beat hackers with a vulnerability assessment process

Get started on a vulnerability risk assessment process to prevent hacks on data, applications and more. Take these steps to identify vulnerabilities and improve risk management.

By Steve Weissman • May 26, 2016

Taking a new look at security in RESTful API design

REST appears to be sure-handedly winning the API war with SOAP, so it's time to start learning about REST security. We explore this protocol's latest security developments.

By Roger Smith • May 19, 2016

How do I connect to JSON APIs in an Android project?

In this article, mobile expert Matthew David walks developers through some of the most effective ways to connect to JSON APIs in an Android-based project.

By Matthew David • May 3, 2016

Why you should reconsider using model-driven software development

Model-driven development has been around a long time, but in today's complicated app world, it may be time to give this methodology another look. Expert Tom Nolle explains.

By Tom Nolle • May 2, 2016

What modern test manager responsibilities entail

What does a test manager do? That's not the easiest question to answer, as responsibilities vary. Expert Matt Heusser explains the crux of the role and provides some tips as well.

By Matt Heusser • April 20, 2016

Connecting APIs: How to integrate a JSON framework with iOS

Apple now supports two developmental languages. This means integrating JSON with iOS isn't as difficult as it might seem. Expert Matthew David explains further.

By Matthew David • April 11, 2016

Six aspects of API creation that greatly impact production

When it comes to API creation, simplicity is critical. Vivek Gupta of AnyPresence discussed the six aspects of API creation developers can address to accelerate API production.

By Fred Churchville • March 22, 2016

Developers: Eat your own dog food when you build an API

It's not enough to simply build an API. If you don't "eat your own dog food" before distributing your API, you are setting yourself up for failure. Zachary Flower explains why.

By Zachary Flower • March 16, 2016

Microsoft TFS is here for your QA and test management needs

Microsoft TFS offers organizations test management software, which integrates with Visual Studio to help improve communication when putting together software.

By Gerie Owen • March 15, 2016

Clover: A code coverage tool that provides meaningful metrics

For organizations looking to augment their software quality assurance testing process, look no further than Atlassian's code coverage tool, Clover.

By Gerie Owen • March 15, 2016

What is the DevOps role for operations people?

In a DevOps world, it can be hard to know where Dev ends and Ops starts. Expert Tim Western explains what the various DevOps roles can and should be.

By Tim Western • March 14, 2016

Master interrupt testing on mobile devices

Since mobile devices were made to be interrupted, the challenge is to create -- and test -- an app that rolls with it all. Yvette Francino explains how interrupt testing works.

By Yvette Francino • March 8, 2016

Five tips for better API versioning and migration

Business needs change, and that often means APIs must change along with them. Here we examine five key strategies for avoiding disaster when API changes must occur.

By Fred Churchville • Feb. 29, 2016

How to use Bugzilla bug tracking tool in software testing projects

The Bugzilla bug tracking tool allows DevOps teams to collaborate and report on defects present in apps and software projects in one interactive location.

By T.J. Houpes • Feb. 16, 2016

What the future of RESTful API design holds for developers

RESTful APIs are slowly being regarded as superior to service-oriented architectures. But what does that mean for architects and developers? Tom Nolle offers his take.

By Tom Nolle • Feb. 16, 2016

Consistency is critical in a business rules management system

As much as business rules management can help an organization streamline operations, a general misunderstanding of business rules is hurting efforts. Steve Weissman explains why.

By Steve Weissman • Feb. 4, 2016

Are microservices more like SOA or MVC architecture?

How new is the concept of microservices? Does it compare more closely with the principles of SOA or those of MVC architecture? Chris Riley examines this topic.

By Chris Riley • Dec. 23, 2015

Do you have to choose between smoke and regression tests?

Software testing options abound. In the battle of smoke versus regression tests, which scenario fits best? Expert Amy Reichert explains how and when to use both for the best results.

By Amy Reichert • Nov. 18, 2015