Mobile app development

Find the latest information on mobile app development strategies in this section. If you're new to mobile applications, learn about various mobile platforms and what it means to be in the cloud. Experts on application development share best practices on mobile deployments and app integration. Find news and advice for mobile capabilities, implementation best practices and application updates.

November 28, 2018 28 Nov'18
GraphQL group sets new direction for developers

A group of GraphQL users and the Linux Foundation have joined forces to manage and monitor the future of Facebook's popular open source data query and manipulation language.
March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18
Fair-use defense fails in Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit

A final appeal in the Oracle vs. Google Android lawsuit has come down against Alphabet Inc., asserting its use of Java APIs did not constitute fair use.
May 22, 2017 22 May'17
Atlassian spurs DevOps adoption for the enterprise

Atlassian adds new features to Bitbucket and Bamboo to enhance DevOps security and reliability, as well as to simplify the build process for developers.
May 12, 2017 12 May'17
Microsoft supports trend toward containers, serverless computing

At its Build 2017 conference, Microsoft highlighted new technologies focusing on containers, serverless computing and microservices as part of its DevOps strategy.

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Step-by-step Spring Boot RESTful web services example in Java using STS

In a previous tutorial, we explained the basic tenets of good RESTful web service design. In this step-by-step Spring Boot restful web services example, we implement it. Continue Reading
Consider three emerging mobile app development trends

These three emerging mobile app development strategies could change the way apps are developed in the future. Discover which of these methods is right for your organization. Continue Reading
Unpack the role of Google's Flutter app dev framework

Google's new cross-platform framework, Flutter, could threaten Android's existence. Explore three theories about why the company developed its new tool. Continue Reading

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What is the preferred developer operating system?

Does the developer operating system play a part in the SDLC equation anymore? Well, it depends on what you're programming. Mobile and cloud development demand different OS best practices. Continue Reading
Three ways to prioritize mobile app maintenance

Mobile apps shouldn't be left by the wayside once development is over. Follow these best practices to make sure a mobile app succeeds from start to finish. Continue Reading
Four mobile app testing tools for enterprise developers

App testing ensures that users have a good experience with a mobile app and searches out bugs. Tools make it easy to integrate this process as part of mobile app development. Continue Reading

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Prioritize UX in a serverless mobile app framework

There's no universal approach to incorporate serverless functionality into mobile app development. Cloud tools and serverless elements can complicate a deployment. Continue Reading
How does the public Venmo API pose a threat for users?

The public Venmo API setting puts users at risk by providing detailed insight into their transactions and personal lives. Expert Michael Cobb discusses the risks of public APIs. Continue Reading
Five tips for testing with mobile app developer tools

Mobile app developer tools can alleviate the confusion of mobile test projects. Here are five strategies to consider if you're in the midst of testing complications. Continue Reading

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Checklist for mobile app testing: 12 gaps to look out for

Emulators and automation tools are useful, but don't rely on them solely. Use this checklist for mobile app testing to ensure that software has no critical flaws. Continue Reading
Quality and consistency key to self-driving car technology

How do you test self-driving car technology when the consequences of an error can be fatal? Here are some best practices for testing automotive apps and self-driving car software. Continue Reading
What to do if Amazon is down, because your S3 apps don't have to be

Just because Amazon is down doesn't mean your S3 apps have to be. Here are some tips and strategies for protecting yourself against the next Amazon S3 outage. Continue Reading