Software Development Methodologies Reports

EGUIDE: Read this expertly compiled e-guide to learn how your security testing mangers can educate about, plan for, and validate the communication that is required across the enterprise to make sure that your software is secure and protected.

Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

EZINE: The February edition of the Network Evolution E-zine explore the latest advances in DevOps and uncover what you need to know for working within the movement. Also read several other featured articles!

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide explains the benefits of testing software in cloud environments. Read this and gain tips for cloud testing, including ensuring a plan is in place in case of an interruption to service, learning the differences between testing in private and public clouds, exploring the risks of moving to a cloud-based testing solution and more.

Posted: 14 Jun 2012 | Published: 14 Jun 2012

DATA SHEET: This data sheet discusses the key tasks involved in the application lifecycle. Learn how you can reduce time spent on deployment and routine maintenance with pre-configured templates.

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: This expert resource guides you through case studies focusing on testing in agile development environments. Learn tips for agile testing and discover the collaboration that must take place between testers and programmers in order for automation to be successful.

Posted: 15 May 2012 | Published: 15 May 2012

EGUIDE: Automating software testing may seem ideal but like everything there are benefits and drawbacks. This expert resource features advice from software expert Peter Walen on the pros and cons of automation.

Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 02 May 2012

EGUIDE: Agile development roles are no longer set in stone. The most successful and efficient teams work together, each adding their own perspective. This featured article uncovers why testers should participate in requirement analysis and how organizations are getting their whole team more involved in Agile projects.

Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 02 May 2012

EGUIDE: This essential resource details why communication and collaboration are such important tester skills. Read on to get expert advice from Quality Assurance writer, Lisa Crispin, on training a tester for collaborative teamwork.

Posted: 02 May 2012 | Published: 02 May 2012

BROCHURE: Read this white paper to learn about a mobile software development kit that can help you improve the text recognition and conversion capabilities of your mobile applications.

Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: Discover proven tips for successfully leveraging transactional emails to increase customer engagement and market your applications in this essential resource. Find out how you can leverage a cloud-based email platform to ensure reliable delivery and gain real-time analytics.

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Exercising Java code is a painstaking yet critical process for developers. This white paper explains how you can free up time by implementing a testing tool designed to detect coding errors as you write Java classes, and even after they have been reviewed.

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 | Published: 19 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: Read this expert article to find best practices for keeping your iteration and release cycles in sync even as your Agile development projects becoming increasingly complex.

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 | Published: 18 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: Read this expert article to learn about common challenges that developers and testers face when it comes to Agile methodology. Compare your Agile pain points to those of other development teams and discover the best way to overcome them.

Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 17 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide to learn you can benefit from a 'DevOps' delivery model in today's accelerated software development environments.

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 | Published: 06 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: Many development organizations fail to realize that test automation doesn't implement itself; it requires a certain amount of planning and care to be truly effective. Read this e-guide to uncover expert guidance for successfully implementing automated testing. Then, find tips for managing testing within the short iterations of agile development.

Posted: 04 Apr 2012 | Published: 01 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives an overview of the challenges release management presents, three tips for improving your software release strategies, and insight on how effective release management is poised to become a driver of competitive advantage.

Posted: 03 Apr 2012 | Published: 03 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: Today's agile development processes and distributed environments have only increased the complexity of tracking software project requirements. Read this white paper to understand why requirements are slipping through the cracks and discover tools and best practices that can help you create traceability across your modern development organization.

Posted: 20 Mar 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Familiar with the benefits of agile on a small scale, CIOs are increasingly looking to apply agile methods to broader projects. This white paper discusses the challenges and barriers large enterprises are facing and presents best practices for scaling agile within complex organizations.

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

CASE STUDY: Learn how IBM transformed its own software delivery processes over a 3 year period by adopting Agile practices, improving team collaboration, and systematically acquiring and leveraging development intelligence.

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2011

ANALYST BRIEF: Organisations adopting agile practices, utilising global and distributed teams, or exploiting complex processes and technologies are most likely to benefit from using ALM tools to plan, manage and report on their development activities. This MarketScope assesses the market offerings and their providers.

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 11 Nov 2010

EBOOK: Designed to help managers and QA groups better understand and take advantage of automation, this e-book describes a variety of techniques including test-driven development, performance testing and continous integration and includes a two-part Q&A with Agile ALM author Michael Hütterman.

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: CIOs are always looking for ways to deliver higher quality software faster, especially in today's bottleneck-prone Agile and iterative environments. As this e-guide explains, streamlining the number of software quality metrics you use as well as implementing lifecycle virtualization can significantly improve your development efficiency.

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: This e-guide provides expert guidance on requirements management in Agile development. Read it to find best practices for contract negotiation and tracking changes the Agile way.

Posted: 05 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide from SearchCIO.com points out one common mistake companies make after setting up their virtual environments. Find out how IT operations differ in physical and virtual worlds and obtain exclusive advice to help you fully leverage your virtual infrastructure.

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 | Published: 03 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the capabilities and benefits that the next phase of application lifecycle management (ALM) must deliver in order to overcome the challenges of application delivery.

Posted: 28 Dec 2011 | Published: 18 Nov 2011