Veracode and Apptio go private; updates come to Docker and Terraform

Application Development Digest A roundup of application development content from TechTarget's network | November 16, 2018 FEATURED STORY Enterprise devs win with Veracode's SaaS security spinout By Darryl K. Taft, News writer Independent once again, Veracode is now free to set its own agenda. The application security test tools provider looks inclined to help developers integrate security across the life cycle. (SearchSoftwareQuality.com) Advertisement NEWS   Docker on Windows Server helps legacy apps, with caveats Docker on Windows Server can bring most legacy Microsoft applications into the modern container fold, but Windows-only shops struggle with Docker Enterprise Edition Linux requirements and the platform's hurdles. (SearchITOperations.com)   Google Cloud Scheduler brings job automation to GCP A managed service for Google Cloud Platform targets IT shops as they up their cloud presence. Customers can compare the cron job scheduling tool to options in AWS and Microsoft Azure. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Apptio's sale indicates growing interest in cloud cost management A private equity firm has paid nearly $2 billion for Apptio. The buy illustrates the rapid rise of hybrid IT infrastructure and demand for tools to manage spend in cloud environments. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   Terraform refines cloud-neutral infrastructure as code Terraform orchestration was an early arrival to a hot market for multi-cloud management. But Hashicorp's latest release of the software looks to extend its appeal beyond early adopters. (SearchITOperations.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Four essential Java cyclomatic complexity testing tools Code that's less complex is easier to troubleshoot and maintain. If developers can calculate code cyclomatic complexity metrics, they have a playbook to tackle testing. (TheServerSide.com)   Whether to use in-house or SaaS tools to develop APIs Software teams can opt to use third-party SaaS tools or rely on a platform built in-house to develop APIs. Each method calls for a different approach, but both have their place. (SearchMicroservices.com)   Combat algorithm bias with these software test pointers As AI proliferates, it's imperative that testers devise a plan to verify AI-based applications' predictions. Bias can taint algorithms' accuracy, but here are some ways to root it out. (TheServerSide.com)   Big picture QA testing skills foster better app usability Enterprises face pressure to run lean and startups count pennies, so finding the budget for QA can be tough. Yet, testing that looks behind bugs pays off with quality products. (SearchSoftwareQuality.com)   Is it a mistake to teach Java as a first programming language? Given its tendency toward verbosity and strict syntax, Java may not be the best introductory programming language. Accessible alternatives like Python function as better foundations. (TheServerSide.com)   Should I use tools that support the OpenAPI Specification? The OpenAPI Specification is not for every API development project, but it can help in the right contexts. Consider the goals of the business and its application integration intentions (SearchMicroservices.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Application Development Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Application Development Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.