Examine 2020 DevOps role trends + IBM's CEO shakeup

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

Application Development Digest A roundup of application development content from TechTarget's network|Feb. 7, 2020 FEATURED STORY IBM CEO shakeup puts technologist Krishna at Big Blue's helm By Ed Scannell and Chris Kanaracus Longtime executive Arvind Krishna will replace IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst has been named IBM president. Analysts expect them to make AI acquisitions. Advertisement NEWS   DevOps roles in 2020 zero in on Kubernetes, CI/CD and more The rapid rate of change in IT coupled with the newness of many DevOps practices and technologies creates barriers for those who seek a career in DevOps. Core skills can open the door.   Organize your team with an Agile scaling frameworks comparison Different Agile scaling frameworks require different levels of organizational commitment. Compare the pros and cons of 6 potential framework options.   Enterprise service management blurs business, IT operations IT-style automated workflows are expanding to non-IT departments, even as business initiatives fuse with software projects. IT ops will support both, often with the same toolset.   How Python makes automating security tasks a snap A cybersecurity advisor and instructor explains how to better use Python and why code knowledge helps information security teams assess an application from the perspective of both a developer and a hypothetical black hat. EXPERT ADVICE   How to use the Jenkins multi-configuration project When the need arises to run several similar jobs based on a variable parameter or two, a Jenkins multi-configuration project can be an incredible time saver. Learn how to set up and use the Jenkins Matrix plugin to expedite these projects.   Pick user-centric software performance testing metrics Unlike other types of tests, performance tests gauge how well an application works -- not whether it fails. Testers must pay close attention to these metrics to keep end users happy.   Experts explain how AWS Lambda works internally AWS Lambda introduces its fair share of benefits and problems. In case you missed it, here are three expert tips to help serverless functions find a comfortable place within your software systems.   Quiz yourself on Agile project management principles Agile started out as a simple concept, which grew into a full-blown development methodology with many styles. Take this quiz to see how much you know about Agile project management.   A few fundamental microservices team structure strategies A microservices architecture can be quite a culture shock to unprepared enterprises. Here's how you can prepare your team to make microservices part of development processes.   Why the 8 Java primitive data types are not objects What's the difference between Java primitive types and objects? To start, don't classify primitive types as objects. Let's explore the 3.5 categories that primitive types fall into.   A brief history of Java: How it forever changed programming The Java programming language is an important tool in an application developer's quiver. But Java has also undergone many changes on the road to becoming the standard it is today.   Unravel asynchronous inter-service communication in microservices See why microservices need to communicate with each other asynchronously. Then, see how to surmount the challenges of inter-service communication in microservices architecture. 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