Managing software development teams

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Survey: Open source skills more valued than proprietary ones

In the hybrid cloud world, developers with open source skills are more likely to be hired by enterprises than developers skilled in proprietary technologies.
January 09, 2020 09 Jan'20
GraphQL vs. REST choice steers microservices development

GraphQL vs. REST: That is the question as teams tackle microservices architecture design, and at Pantheon, the choice came with both business boons and technical debt.

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web services

Web services are a type of internet software that use standardized messaging protocols and are made available from an application service provider's web server for use by a client or other web-based programs. Continue Reading
The 3 essential Scrum team roles

Every successful Scrum team needs a product owner, a Scrum Master and developers. Here's why each role is essential and how effective collaboration between the three happens. Continue Reading
Is life as a freelance software developer for you?

Succeeding as a freelance developer requires much more than waiting for clients to contact you. Explore how to boost your skill set and land freelance gigs. Continue Reading

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The role of DevOps practices in application design

Fancy architecture diagrams and aesthetically pleasing code are nice things to have. But they don't mean much without the support of DevOps-centric design practices. Continue Reading
The difference between front-end and back-end developers

While front-end and back-end application development are two parts of a greater whole, the specifics of each career present some stark differences between them. Continue Reading
An application architect's chief roles and responsibilities

Today's application architect isn't just a high-caliber developer, but an experienced leader with both the technical and business chops to propel an organization's software strategy. Continue Reading

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Should software architect responsibilities include coding?

There are many variations to the role of the software architect in today's IT teams, and a lingering debate is over whether they should all be hands-on with code. Continue Reading
5 tips for stronger development team management

Being a competent manager and leading a successful software development team isn't as easy as it looks. Explore the skills, tools and best practices that can strengthen your current workforce. Continue Reading
Rethinking change control in software engineering

The traditional method of application change control won't fly in a modern, DevOps environment. Here's how we can rethink the process in a time where rapid app development rules. Continue Reading

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Fight microservices complexity with low-code development

Software developers are in a constant battle with complexity. Microservices hold promise as ready-to-assemble app components, but low-code development might be a better approach. Continue Reading
How transparent application checkpointing will impact developers

Developers have traditionally been required to write new checkpointing for individual programs. Professor Gene Cooperman explains how transparent checkpointing will change that. Continue Reading