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Define project scope in terms of time, money and quality

We all want our projects to be on budget, on time and of high quality, but not necessarily in that order. What is your advice for balancing these needs?

By Damian Synadinos • March 20, 2015

Cache networks for better mobile application performance

Architects find they can improve mobile application performance by leveraging caching networks and new data synchronization protocols.

By George Lawton • March 12, 2015

Agile Manifesto: Both timeless and outdated?

The Agile Manifesto changed the way we look at the software development process. Today, the Manifesto is outdated in some ways and timeless in others.

By Jennifer Lent • March 9, 2015

Three traits of continuous software development

What is 'continuous' in software development? Combining iterative development with automation produces code so quickly it is now thought of as continuous.

By Yvette Francino • Feb. 27, 2015

Cultivating the API Economy

How can hacking be used to make better APIs? Find out the answer and get more API tips in this report from DeveloperWeek 2015.

By George Lawton • Feb. 13, 2015

Deep linking promises front end integration

At DeveloperWeek, software experts discussed how deep linking will improve integration between Web and mobile applications.

By George Lawton • Feb. 12, 2015

Does a tester actually need test cases?

Discover whether or not test cases are necessary in this expert answer by consultant Robin Goldsmith.

By Robin Goldsmith • Feb. 5, 2015

Four principles for staying true to real Agile

Over time, software teams develop their own variants of Agile. Here's how to make sure your practice remains aligned with the spirit of Agile.

By Jennifer Lent • Feb. 4, 2015

Test software with persona-based requirements

Do persona-based requirements make it easier to test software? Learn if there are tools designed to make testing software easier.

By Gerie Owen • Jan. 16, 2015

How QA testers participate in the requirements definition process

Learn how QA testers should participate in the requirements definition process in this expert response.

By Robin Goldsmith • Jan. 15, 2015

How to address security risks posed by middleware tools

Middleware tools can present a huge vulnerability, enough to offset their benefits. However, with some simple steps you can protect yourself and your data.

By Tom Nolle • Dec. 30, 2014

API security more critical as componentization grows

Securing APIs is critical as componentization grows. Expert Tom Nolle suggests that an API's security attributes are as important as functional attributes.

By Tom Nolle • Dec. 30, 2014

How do requirements relate to acceptance criteria?

Requirements and acceptance criteria often seem to be essentially the same thing, but that's not quite true.

By Amy Reichert • Dec. 22, 2014

Five tools to improve embedded software testing efforts

Embedded software testing tools are useful for catching defects during unit, integration and system testing. Here are five such tools that can make testing easier.

By Amy Reichert • Nov. 19, 2014

Web services vs. cloud services: Are they the same?

Learn how Web services and cloud services differ, and how working together impacts business efficiency.

By Amy Reichert • Nov. 18, 2014

App Quality Alliance compiles mobile testing criteria

SearchSoftwareQuality.com talks to Martin Wrigley of the App Quality Alliance about smart practices and testing criteria for mobile app developers.

By Gerie Owen • Nov. 13, 2014

Where JMS 2.0 misses the mark

JMS 2.0 added significant ease-of-use and messaging features to the popular API. Bill Claybrook looks at what's new in JMS 2.0 and what's missing.

By Bill Claybrook • Nov. 12, 2014

Five mobile testing tools for developers to consider

This review of five mobile testing tools, Appium, Selendroid, ios-driver, Sauce Labs and Perfecto Mobile, will kick-start your research in a growing software market.

By Matthew Heusser and Justin Rohrman • Nov. 7, 2014

Read and write considerations when designing APIs

This is the third installment of a four-part series offering enterprise architects advice for designing APIs.

By Todd Biske • Nov. 6, 2014

Is Agile requirement gathering that different from waterfall?

Does moving to Agile development eliminate up-front requirements gathering? Does it mean the development team takes responsibility for requirements instead of the business side?

By Robin Goldsmith • Oct. 6, 2014

API innovation through management tools

Editor Jan Stafford presents the API handbook with insight on API innovations.

By Jan Stafford • Sept. 24, 2014

Agile testing methods for multiple teams

Learn the latest Agile testing methods for converting multiple teams from a traditional process to Agile.

By Matt Heusser • Sept. 23, 2014

How to manage a public API

Amy Reichert discusses how to overcome concerns of managing public APIs.

By Amy Reichert, Jan Stafford • Sept. 19, 2014

How to resolve team conflict

Arguing team members can derail a project. Project managers can help resolve the issue by finding its root cause.

By Gerie Owen • July 31, 2014

When tracking defects, make efficiency the end goal

Tracking defects can benefit the development team if done for the right reasons. Explore the reasons to track defects in this expert response.

By Matt Heusser • July 23, 2014