What does Value Stream Management have to do with Agile? Absolutely nothing
The concept of value streams grew out of manufacturing, where work and processes were analyzed, and waste removed, to increase value to the organization and its customers. In the software development space, we’ve seen it grow out of the Agile and DevOps methodologies. As the pace of software ‘manufacturing’ quickened, and more parts of the organization … continue reading
Challenges to effective DevOps collaboration
Developer productivity is impacted by many factors, including an organization’s tools, practices, policies, and individual preferences. As you evaluate your current collaboration landscape, consider how the following may be holding your organization back from optimizing DevOps team efficiency. Collaboration silos inhibit productivity Teams tend to organically develop their own ways of working together using favorite … continue reading
How no-code disrupts traditional mobile code-based app development
End users today have been conditioned to expect a lot from their applications. First, they should have an amazingly easy experience. They also should be able to utilize all the features of the device they’re running on. Apps should be intuitive and actually help users along, by anticipating and pre-filling data entry into forms and … continue reading
Value stream DevOps puts emphasis on people
Over the past 10 years, many organizations that create software have adopted DevOps technologies, all of which were designed to help organizations deliver quality software faster. They’ve adopted CI/CD pipelines, they’ve embraced Agile coding practices, they’ve shifted security and testing to happen earlier in the development cycle, and yet companies still lament they’re not delivering … continue reading
Agile costing and capitalization – How to work with finance to scale Agile
“Today every company is a technology company, no matter what product or service it provides.” And to rapidly produce competitive products and services that customers love, your technology company is likely using Agile and scaling your Agile teams for faster product or software delivery. While it’s clear to many technology executives and development leaders that … continue reading
Agile integration bridges the gap between legacy and modern systems
While the industry is moving to more modern software development approaches in order to become more agile and stay competitive, there is still one piece to the puzzle that is missing: The valuable digital assets that are contained in the systems built before the modern approaches. As organizations move towards microservices, cloud native and greenfield … continue reading
Sparx Systems’ EA Widens Support for Methodologies
Sparx Systems specializes in high-performance, scalable, visual modeling tools for the planning, design, and construction of software-intensive systems, according to Tom O’Reilly, chief operating officer (COO). In the latest version of Enterprise Architect (EA), Sparx continues to add new features to its modeling and design platform, which covers the entire software development life cycle, facilitates … continue reading
The 2019 SD Times Software Testing Showcase
Software testing ain’t what it used to be. That’s for sure. The days of waiting for a software release incorporating new features and bug fixes to be locked down so it could be “thrown over the wall” to test/QA teams to validate are long gone. We now see organizations releasing software multiple times per day, … continue reading
Perfecto: Continuous Testing at Scale
DevOps teams need to deliver high-quality web and mobile software quickly to satisfy end customers and keep their employers’ businesses competitive. But it can be difficult to assure product quality when the target devices are undergoing software and browser updates themselves. Testing remains a DevOps bottleneck because there isn’t enough testing and quality assurance talent … continue reading
Mobile Labs Right-Sizes Testing
When it comes to mobile app testing labs, one size doesn’t fit all. App team sizes differ, as do app requirements and team preferences. Recognizing that, Mobile Labs recently announced three different solutions for teams just getting started with testing, enterprise teams and teams that need real-time testing capabilities. “The biggest testing challenge in the … continue reading
ProdPerfect Removes the Burden of QA Testing
There are typically three levels of quality assurance testing maturity. One is the classic waterfall approach where it takes weeks to get a deploy ready. Then, there is the continuous development and continuous delivery approach where QA engineers are put in place to handle automation. The most mature way of tackling QA is removing QA … continue reading
Eggplant Uses AI to Keep Users Happy and Drive Business Outcomes
Everyone wants to test faster and cheaper, but they forget about testing smarter in the process. A recent report from the test automation company Eggplant found improving customer experience is the number one priority for organizations, but almost half of businesses are having trouble testing for real user experience. The research also found that business … continue reading
Test automation at the speed of DevOps
Remember the old adage: “Speed, Cost, Quality -– pick any two?” This tradeoff is no longer an option. With digital transformation initiatives driving DevTest teams to scale Agile and adopt DevOps, all three vectors must be addressed. This requires a fundamental shift in how you approach testing. It’s not a matter of acquiring more or … continue reading
2019 Software Testing Showcase
Eggplant helps organizations put users at the center of software testing to create amazing digital experiences that drive user adoption, conversion, and retention. Our Digital Automation Intelligence Suite interacts with software exactly like a real user to test the true user experience, and auto-generates tests at the UI and API level for greater productivity. Eggplant … continue reading
