Software Development
Development Stories
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What Does It Really Cost to Fix a Software Defect?Bonnie Bailey writes that confirmation bias leads us to throw out the critical thinking needed to determine if the “average cost to fix one defect” metric, which is what we really have to figure out to get the data points for the Boehm curve, is really even a valid metric in the first place. | 
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The Four Cs of Extending DevOps with Cloud AutomationCombining DevOps with a hybrid cloud architecture breaks down the traditional barriers between development, QA, and IT operations organizations and removes the silos that constrain enterprise development. Sumit Mehrotra explains how this combination makes DevOps and the cloud even more powerful. | 
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Usability's Growing Role in the Development LifecycleUsability can no longer be looked at as a time-permitting exercise in the software development lifecycle. Mukesh Sharma explains how, with users so willing to share their experiences with usability, there is no reason for testers not to take that invaluable feedback seriously. | 
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New FINDER Technology Can Detect a Heartbeat Buried in RubbleNew radar-based technology developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate has the potential to assist rescue workers to pinpoint the human heartbeat of victims buried in rubble—which can potentially save a lot of lives. | 
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Why Developer Stack Ranking Is an Innovation KillerMany companies swear by stack ranking, citing retention of high performers and the ability to track performance as two of the biggest benefits. Despite these claims, stack ranking has numerous unintentional side effects that work against a culture of innovation. | 
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Kids in Swaziland to Learn Computer Skills in Raspberry Pi LabThe low cost, versatility, and learning-centered approach of the Raspberry Pi microcomputer makes it an attractive choice for teaching computing skills in developing countries. Thanks to a fundraising campaign, a school in Swaziland is getting a lab full of them to help kids learn computing basics. | 
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Is the Gaming Industry Shifting to Free-to-Play?A few years back games were typically introduced as pay-to-play games or game packages with a monthly subscription, but this model is undergoing a lot of change in order to attract more gamers. Providers are actively scouting ways to provide games that are both free-to-play and profitable. | 
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How to Test User ExperienceCreating a memorable user experience should not be left solely to the design team. Parimala Hariprasad explains how software testers can use a variety of tests to determine whether a product or service is on track for greatness or is doomed to be put on the back burner by its users. | 
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