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Application Development Digest: A roundup of application development content from TechTarget

Application Development Digest A roundup of application development content from TechTarget's network|Jan. 17, 2020 FEATURED STORY Google buys AppSheet for low-code app development By Darryl K. Taft, Chris Kanaracus Google has bought AppSheet, maker of a low-code platform that line-of-business employees can use to create cross-platform mobile applications. Advertisement NEWS   Appian buys robotic process automation tools platform With its acquisition of Novayre Solutions SL, Appian brings robotic process automation (RPA) to its customer base of enterprise low-code app developers.   SaltStack infrastructure-as-code tools seek cloud-native niche SaltStack, like other infrastructure-as-code tools, must reinvent itself as cloud-native IT automation approaches such as containers, serverless and Kubernetes Operators grow.   IBM Power Systems lands on Google Cloud Google Cloud has added IBM Power Systems to its lineup of instance types. It's available via monthly subscription and could appeal to customers moving SAP apps onto the cloud.   Kubernetes security gets an assist with bug bounty program The Kubernetes Security Product Group will outsource bug triage to HackerOne under a new bug bounty program that will offer rewards for bug reports up to $10,000. EXPERT ADVICE   Evaluate low-code app development strategies, tools and practices Use of low-code app development platforms is on the rise. With this guide, dive into low-code product insights, best practices for its implementation and advice from development industry experts.   Get to work with Python in this PyCharm tutorial There are integrated development environments for an array of developer preferences and needs. See how to use PyCharm, an IDE built by JetBrains, that specifically caters to developers who work with Python.   Public API strategy considerations for enterprise adoption As organizations look for more cost-effective ways to manage data, an evolving landscape with APIs has made the technology more useful for both the business and IT side.   Review QA fundamentals with this software testing quiz Software testing occurs throughout the development life cycle, and these tests require a deft hand to execute well. Check your knowledge of the fundamentals to see where you stand.   Follow these 10 fundamental microservices design principles The right design principles enable microservices adopters to build an application from autonomous, cohesive components that can scale seamlessly. Here are 10 to follow.   Why AI application development isn't as far away as you think The distance between application development and AI development continues to narrow. Here's how to integrate AI into your app dev and get more value out of your data.   ICYMI: How to select and manage serverless APIs effectively Explore how API selection and API management in a serverless architecture can make all the difference between getting results and having your project fall flat.   Make 2020 the year of your programming side hustle 2020 marks the start of a new decade. Get serious this year about finally getting your programming side hustle off the ground. About This E-Newsletter The Application Development Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List