Have you ever wondered what would happen if you mistakenly added bugs to your codes and shipped them to users? For instance, let’s say an IT firm has its primary work tree on GitHub, and a team member pushes codes with bugs to the primary work tree. The firm may also push the bug-infested software […]
It’s the normal case with software buzzwords that people focus so much on what something is that they forget what it is not. DevOps is no exception. To truly embrace DevOps and cherish what it is, it’s important to comprehend what it isn’t. A plethora of resources are available in the form of definitions, principles, and guidelines that […]
Testing is an integral and vital part of creating software. In fact, test code is as important as your production code. When you create test code, you need to create test data for your code to work against. This post is about the different types of test data that are used in software testing. I’ll elaborate on […]
In the world of enterprise software, release management is a crucial process that ensures the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of software releases. As the name suggests, release managers are responsible for coordinating various stakeholders, including developers, testers, operations staff, and end–users, to achieve the desired business objectives. This discipline is a vital component of […]
Managing enterprise software production at scale is no easy task. This is especially true in today’s complex and distributed environment where teams are spread out across multiple geographical areas. To maintain control over so many moving parts, IT leaders need to break down silos and standardize processes. Luckily, they don’t have to reinvent the wheel […]
Product lifecycle management (PLM) plays a critical role in ensuring the longevity and competitiveness of software products. A successful software solution is not an accident, but rather a result of ongoing supply chain management, maintenance and a clear long-term vision. An excellent example of this is Apple’s Mac OS, which, despite its launch in 1984, continues to […]