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The Metrics behind High-Performing DevOps Organizations The 2019 Accelerate State of DevOps report was recently released, and it gives a lot of insight into companies' software delivery and operational performance. The highest-performing organizations have several factors in common, the most crucial and prevalent being automation. Here's why automation is such a key aspect. |
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5 Golden Rules for Software Localization Localization, or customizing your software or app to work in other languages and areas, can help you attract a larger audience. But it encompasses so much more than merely translating text. Here are five golden rules for software localization that will help your developers and testers create a truly global product. |
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A DevOps Approach to Mobile App Development DevOps has completely transformed the mobile app development scenario, and it’s a good choice for any business looking to create an app. Let's look at what DevOps means in the context of developing a mobile app, some of the key benefits of a DevOps approach, and five crucial factors to keep in mind during development. |
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Selecting a Database for Your Data Needs Data requirements vary, and with so many different types of databases, selecting which to use can be a tricky choice. It all depends on what your database will be used for, the data structure, and the scale of data. Let’s look at six popular database types so you can decide which would be best for your situation. |
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Don’t Become a Slave to Process More mature organizations are usually very process-disciplined, especially when teams are distributed. However, it’s dangerous to become overly reliant on process. People can become too complacent, accepting a process just to avoid having to make decisions. Here are some ways to keep your processes fresh and valuable. |
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Testing in DevOps: A Slack Takeover with Lisa Crispin Thought leaders from the software community are taking over the TechWell Hub to answer questions and engage in conversations. Lisa Crispin, who's created many educational materials for software professionals, hosted this Slack takeover and discussed DevOps, test automation skills for manual testers, and starting TDD. |
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Agile Is Not the Same as DevOps Agile and DevOps are two terms that are often confused with each other and sometimes used interchangeably. But they are not the same idea. While both improve software performance, these concepts are actually quite different. Let's look at their definitions, origins, and principles, as well as using each in practice. |
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How Testers Can Keep a Positive Outlook in a Negative Job Software testers are frequently perceived as negative. While their goal is constructive—to deliver an exceptional product to end-users—getting there involves a critical mindset, which is often construed as being a devil’s advocate. Here are some ways testers can transform their thinking to a more positive outlook. |
