Development platforms

Application development platforms are a fundamental part of any development team's operations. Get expert advice on the implications of various development platforms and how to make platform decisions that will help improve your application development process.

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Components of an effective API management strategy

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March 27, 2017 27 Mar'17
A closer look at the features in NGINX Plus R12

NGINX Plus is now available and brings notable changes to the functionality it provides for both app development and operations teams. Here, we look at five major changes.
March 16, 2015 16 Mar'15
Reality computing makes breakthroughs for 3-D technology

Learn how reality computing is focusing on improving 3-D technology and producing useful models.
February 27, 2014 27 Feb'14
Expert Q&A: Building computer system dependability

In this Q&A, an expert from The Open Group discusses how to build system dependability.

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Development platforms Get Started

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application service provider (ASP)

An application service provider (ASP) is an old-fashioned name for a company that offers individuals or enterprises internet access to applications and related services. The term has largely been replaced by software as a service (SaaS) provider, ... Continue Reading
Test your IQ on microservices principles and strategies

Think you have a good handle on microservices and how to properly introduce them to your organization? Take a shot at this quiz to find out for yourself. Continue Reading
IaaS vs. PaaS: The best choice for a DevOps environment

IaaS and PaaS are two cloud services platforms that offer different ways to deploy and develop microservices. Find out which platform makes sense for your business. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Development platforms Vendors & Products

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GraphQL vs. REST: Nailing down the pros and cons of each

While no one can deny the popularity of REST, GraphQL has emerged as a viable contender to REST, particularly when it comes to certain data structures. Zach Flower explains. Continue Reading
Miniservices may deliver, much to microservices purists' chagrin

While using a miniservice approach may be considered an illegitimate shortcut, some believe it is still an acceptable form of microservices. We explain in this Q&A. Continue Reading
Why automated continuous integration is a must for microservices success

Automated continuous integration and software testing are musts for businesses and 'Jenkins refugees' breaking into microservices and containers, CircleCI's CEO says. Continue Reading

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Manage Development platforms

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When should app developers choose no-code platforms?

No-code platforms have a place in app development, but knowing how and when to use them is key. An expert looks at features that make them a good choice for many app dev projects. Continue Reading
Experts discuss trending serverless apps at JavaOne

Find out some of the emerging trends in serverless apps that were discussed at JavaOne for improving SaaS delivery and architecting complex enterprise applications. Continue Reading
Poor componentization puts service programming at risk

Managing components is not easy. The evolution of microservices and the internet of things is not making it any easier. Here's how to properly structure your componentization architecture. Continue Reading

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Designing a modern enterprise architecture

Building apps to handle thousands of simultaneous, distributed services requires a new architectural approach. Kurt Marko examines the steps organizations will need to take. Continue Reading
Apache Hadoop applications: How to integrate Hadoop for mobile use

To meet the needs of mobile application development, existing Hadoop applications should be used. Continue Reading
Using patterns for big data design

Design patterns have caught on as a way to simplify development of software applications. Increasingly, that means using them for big data design. Continue Reading

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