Software development techniques and Agile methodologies

Software development must be structured to help a team of developers agree on the processes for developing a particular software product. A software development methodology, such as waterfall development or Agile methodologies, will include standard steps for ALM stages such as planning, implementation, testing, and documentation. Learn about various software development techniques and the Agile methodology in particular.

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A simple 'try with resources' in Java example

Java's 'try-with-resources' exception handling feature can help you write better, more effective Java code. Here's a quick example of the try with resources construct in action. Continue Reading
release

A release is the distribution of the final version or the newest version of a software application. Continue Reading
versioning

Versioning is the creation and management of multiple releases of a product, all of which have the same general function, but are improved, upgraded or customized. Continue Reading

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Binary and hexadecimal numbers explained for developers

For developers who are intimidated by bit shifts and hex operation, here's a thorough explanation of how binary and hexadecimal number systems work. Continue Reading
Hardening sprint: Scrum anti-pattern or necessity?

Are hardening sprints a burdensome necessity or a Scrum anti-pattern? Let's explore how to make these iterations less exacting and how Agile organizations can avoid them altogether. Continue Reading
Compare design thinking vs. Agile for QA

Design thinking helps a team figure out what problems to solve, while Agile is a framework that helps a dev team build better software faster. Let's compare the two approaches. Continue Reading

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Fix the top 10 most common compile time errors in Java

Flummoxed why your Java code won't compile? Here are the 10 most commonly encountered Java compile errors, along with the fixes that will get your code working in no time. Continue Reading
Why you must avoid ScrumBut at all costs

How do Scrum and ScrumBut compare? Darcy DeClute explains why ScrumBut is bad, and how you can avoid this Agile anti-pattern and stay true to Scrum's core principles. Continue Reading
How to manage the rise in developer responsibilities

Corporate developers wield more power today than ever before. As such, this power must be offset by checks and balances that create a strong dev environment for everyone in the enterprise. Continue Reading

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The 7 user story guidelines every Agile developer should know

Don't let bad user stories foil your Agile software development process. Here are the seven most common user story defects and some tips on how to write better user stories. Continue Reading
Use a developer desktop setup instead of a laptop

Don't get hung up on a laptop for software development, even if you work best from the couch. Here are six reasons why desktops, instead of laptops, should be provided to developers. Continue Reading
Close Agile open source tools vulnerabilities

The State of the Software Supply Chain report highlights some developer team best practices to help increase productivity with Agile software development. Continue Reading