CloudBees revises plans, Google goes no-code

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

Application Development Digest A roundup of application development content from TechTarget's network|September 25, 2020 FEATURED STORY CloudBees revises software delivery management plan, pricing By Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer CloudBees has pledged to roll out software delivery management modules by the end of the year and answered calls to adjust CloudBees CD pricing. Advertisement NEWS   Google Cloud's new app platform aims for no-code edge Google Cloud brings low-code application development and API management to its new Business Application Platform, but robotic process automation isn't yet in the mix.   Kubernetes on Windows matures, but networking snags remain Kubernetes on Windows is viable in production for some users via cloud providers' managed services, but IT pros need more networking and storage maturity for on-prem apps.   Partner products now certified for AWS Outposts AWS has brought more than 30 certified partner software products into the mix for Outposts, the on-premises version of its public cloud.   Microsoft's Azure Arc reaches GA milestone Microsoft has delivered a key component of Azure Arc -- the ability to manage Windows and Linux-based virtual and physical servers in on-premises environments and rival clouds. EXPERT ADVICE   Developer vs. DevOps roles: What's the difference? Don't lump developers and DevOps engineers into the same category. Compare and contrast the two and see which one is a better fit for your programming career.   Software accessibility testing: Standards, strategy and tools Assistive technology ensures that all customers can access software easily. Don't overlook this important element of software quality. Here's how to test software accessibility.   3 dramatic ways to increase developer productivity Developers work best when distractions are at a minimum, yet most organizations simply aren't doing their part to reduce them. Be brave and try these three aggressive methods.   Work from home tips from distributed development teams during COVID-19 The distributed dev community often works remotely. Pick up these approaches, such as an asynchronous schedule and video collaboration, to be productive and in sync while the whole team works from home.   The basics of software coupling metrics and concepts To move toward a distributed, modular architecture, development teams need to carefully investigate software coupling concepts and learn how to measure dependency complexity.   The best Java frameworks for web application development of 2020 Client-side JavaScript frameworks are all the rage, but they aren’t always the right answer if you want to deliver a web-based experience for your browser-based clients.   4 alternatives to end-to-end testing microservices Microservices architectures deserve better than end-to-end testing. See how methods like contract testing, subsystem testing and more can fill the end-to-end test void.   5 core components of microservices architecture Before you build a microservices application, take a closer look at the components of the architecture and their capabilities. 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