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Understanding the testing tools in Visual Studio 2010

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A beginner's guide to cloud-native application development

Cloud-native applications have become ubiquitous in IT environments. Learn what it takes to create cloud-native apps and which ...

Automation drives next wave of multi-cloud management tools

The current cloud landscape indicates a clear need for management tools that can span multiple platforms -- and they'll likely ...

Google buys Alooma to bolster its cloud data migration chops

Google Cloud will acquire Israeli startup Alooma in a bid to add to its data migration portfolio. The move follows last year's ...

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TensorFlow.js brings machine learning to JavaScript

Google has delivered a version of its TensorFlow machine learning library to support JavaScript developers, and the technology ...

Automate tests with attention to UI, rapid feedback and more

If your app-dev group just can't seem to get automated tests right, you're not alone. Here's how to implement an effective test ...

CI/CD tool showdown pits adoptability vs. adaptability

For CI/CD, a software team should weigh how well a tool fits into its existing practices. Drone and Concourse each highlight ease...

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Convert JPEG to SVG to improve webpage performance

Vector images open the door for multiple benefits on HTML webpages. Consider SVGs instead of raster images to boost HTML speed ...

Master-slave terminology alternatives you can use right now

Software companies have found alternatives for master-slave terminology to describe their distributed systems. It's time for the ...

RESTful parameters antipattern considerations for queries, paths

Choose carefully for path and query parameters in URL design. Lackluster choices in the design phase can plague client resource ...

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Microsoft Azure Dev Spaces, Google Jib target Kubernetes woes

Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud both added cloud application development tools that improve and simplify the process of creating...

With progressive web applications, developers blur the lines

With progressive web applications, single-page apps, motion UI and other innovations, app development meets the moment, giving ...

Web app development morphs as apps and websites merge

The lines between web and mobile app and websites are blurring, so development silos are out, and boning up on building ...