Microsoft's 'developer velocity' push -- new or old trick?

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Application Development Digest   A roundup of application development content from TechTarget's network|June 05, 2020 FEATURED STORY Microsoft fuels 'developer velocity' with Azure, new tools By Darryl K. Taft, News Writer Microsoft is pushing the theme of 'developer velocity,' or how coders can quickly transform an idea into viable business software. Experts vary on how new the concept really is. Advertisement NEWS   Chef software broadens scope amid IT automation disruption Chef seeks a new niche as IT automation shifts toward Kubernetes and cloud-native tools, but IT pros have many options, with some more appealing than Chef in high-scale scenarios.   Atlassian takes on DevOps pipeline tools integration Pre-built hooks between Atlassian DevOps tools are in demand among IT teams that must manage an overwhelming number of cross-functional projects and vendor products.   DockerCon 2020 showcases tighter alliance with Microsoft Docker has introduced an integration with Azure Container Instances that developers can use to run Docker commands in ACI and switch from desktop development to the cloud.   AWS Marketplace update eases SaaS contract changes Customers who buy software from ISVs via AWS Marketplace now have an easier way to update contract terms during the span of an existing agreement. The feature should help customers manage contract sprawl, analysts say. EXPERT ADVICE   Fix spaghetti code and other pasta-theory antipatterns Developers must try to write maintainable. That's easier said than done. Learn about programming antipatterns espoused in the pasta theory, and don't forget a napkin.   Explore API documentation basics and best practices Curious about how to create easy to understand API documentation? Learn about the components, tools and practices to use.   What matters most in an Agile organizational structure Forcing an Agile approach onto team members causes more problems than it solves. 'Doing Agile Right' distills real-world experience into advice -- including when to delay change.   A Bitnami WordPress stack installation and examination Cameron McKenzie of the TheServerSide installed a Bitnami WordPress stack on his laptop to see how the popular blogging platform works.   3 ways to remove emojis from text files in Java Don't let a Java emoji slow down development. Follow the three tips outlined in this video tutorial to get rid of pesky emojis in Java code and create clean, concise text.   Focus on the artifact for an organizational DevOps strategy JFrog Shippable aims to simplify pipeline management. JFrog VP of Engineering Avi Cavale discusses strategies to implement DevOps.   How to start using a BDD framework Why bother with behavior-driven development? Learn how this Agile-focused development framework can help bolster application quality, and explore tooling that can help.   How to train junior developers in 5 steps Junior developers thrive on trust and training -- even if you're wary of the former and have little time for the latter. Here's how to get inexperienced programmers tuned up fast. 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. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List