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.

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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.
May 10, 2017 10 May'17
For modern app development through open source, users still rule

Open source development brings speed and creativity, but it can also fundamentally change how users employ tech. MIT's Open Agriculture Initiative illustrates this point.

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Test your knowledge of mobile app programming languages

Do you know the difference between native, web-based and hybrid mobile apps? Test your knowledge of mobile app development and languages with this quiz. Continue Reading
Rust and Python top list of most popular development languages

A new Stack Overflow survey of over 100,000 developers indicated Java and JavaScript are not as popular as they had been before. Find out what developers really want to program with. Continue Reading
Guide to the JavaOne 2017 conference

At JavaOne 2017, the Java community discusses the pinnacles of modern software technologies, including DevOps, mobile applications, digital transformation and, of course, Java. Continue Reading

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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
Will voice user interfaces usurp the traditional UI?

It would appear that innovation has stalled in terms of mobile and desktop user interfaces, which is why voice user interfaces might be the future for application interactions. Continue Reading
What are the best tools for building enterprise mobile applications?

Many enterprises still rely heavily on consumer-grade mobile applications, but making your own may not be as complex as you think. Here are three ways you can get started. Continue Reading

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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
Skimble CEO talks Android and iOS development

Skimble CEO Maria Ly discusses developing her startup fitness application for both Android and iOS. Continue Reading
Social business applications entice, but enterprises are skeptical

Alan Pelz-Sharpe discusses social business applications and why businesses are wary of this strategy. Continue Reading

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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
Overcome inherent bottlenecks in app lifecycle management

The software development world is simply too busy to have inefficient ALM. Expert Gerie Owen reimagines app lifecycle management as something streamlined and totally painless. Continue Reading