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Debunking Myths of Agile Development[magazine]

Agile methods have made their way to the software mainstream in the last few years. As more organizations turn to agile development, its definition often gets obscured. Learn the facts behind five common agile myths, as Robert Holler attempts to dispel these misconceptions.

Robert Holler
What Lies Beneath[magazine]

Just when you think your application is free of defects, you find security vulnerabilities lurking beneath the surface. Penetration testing can help you get them before they get you. Ryan English discusses vulnerabilities and offers five steps to organizations looking to start a Web application security initiative.

Ryan English
Agile SCM: It’s All Related[article]

In this article, the authors the use of basic patterns that can help build a software configuration management process that works well with your agile development environment. They discuss how codeline policy, private work spaces, smoke tests, private system builds, integration building, unit testing, and regression testing all work together to enable you to maintain an active development line.

Jared Richardson - Just Ship It - No Fluff Just Stuff 2006[article]
Podcast

Jared Richardson, author of the book Just Ship It, offers advice that can allow nearly any shop to make there process more agile.

Bob Payne's picture Bob Payne
Ramnivas Laddad - AOP - No Fluff Just Stuff[article]
Podcast

Ramnivas Laddad talks about Aspect Oriented Programming, which isn't just for security and logging anymore.

Bob Payne's picture Bob Payne
Brian Sletten at No Fluff Just Stuff 2006[article]
Podcast

Brian Sletten, a Washington, D.C.-area consultant, talks about NetKernal and the Semantic Web.

Bob Payne's picture Bob Payne
Approaching the Implementation of CM[article]

When landing an airplane, the approach is considered quite important. If the approach vector is off even by 1%, the plane may careen off the other end of the runway. Also, if the approach is incorrect, effort such as fuel and time is unnecessarily expended and wasted, especially if circling must occur.

Mario  Moreira's picture Mario Moreira
When In Doubt, Throw It Out[article]

Peter Clark's company recently embarked on a "Lean Office" initiative. Now, Peter thinks many of you have steam shooting out of your ears just from reading those words. You probably think that it is just another lame management initiative that will take valuable time away from what is really important: coding and (maybe) testing. But in this week's column, Peter explains why this is the best initiative yet.

Peter Clark
The Demise of Record/Script/Play[magazine]

Is the Record/Script/Play method of automated testing ready to take its final bow? What will the next generation hold? Linda Hayes reflects on the past changes in automation, inspects the current situation, and offers her vision of the future.

Linda Hayes's picture Linda Hayes
A Look at Our Other Tool Look[magazine]

In January, StickyMinds.com introduced a new eNewsletter that covers tools and automation for the software development lifecycle. In this month’s Tool Look column, the editors of Better Software magazine and StickyMinds.com present a sample of what you can read each month in the Sticky ToolLook.

Joey McAllister's picture Joey McAllister
Waterfall 2006[magazine]

Check your iterations at the door—it’s time for Waterfall 2006. With a wink and a finger pointed squarely at the April 1 square on his calendar, Mike Cohn offers some hints about what to look for at the much anticipated Waterfall 2006 conference.

Mike Cohn's picture Mike Cohn
Project Roundup[magazine]

Have misplaced priorities or a lack of focus allowed your development project to run wild? Don't let a stampede of defects, repairs, and requirements change drive your project. Follow Robert Galen's advice, and corral that development with release criteria.

Bob Galen's picture Bob Galen
From Primitive to Prominent: The Past, Present, and Future of Automated Code Analysis[magazine]

Automated code analysis tools are becoming more powerful and more necessary than ever before. Alberto Savoia takes a look at the evolution of static and dynamic code analysis tools, from their humble beginnings to their present status as indispensable technology, and tells us what he predicts for the future.

Alberto Savoia
Refactoring: Small Steps to Help You Clean Up Your Code[magazine]

Poor software design will slow down even the most well-meaning code. Code smells are one element of poor design to watch out for in your projects. C. Keith Ray explains how you can start washing away your code smells with a dose of code refactoring.

C. Keith Ray
Pair Programming Observations[article]

Say "pair programming" to a programmer and he'll probably frown or turn his back on you. But add some rules the programmers must follow--rules that help maintain each person's sanity--and he just might come to find this practice rewarding and beneficial. This article, originally published on Jeff Langr's website, explains the rules and how certain teams have reacted to this structured version of pair programming.

Jeff Langr's picture Jeff Langr

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