The transition from a software development team to the maintenance team is often taken for granted. Organizations focus so much on getting a project completed, they forget there are management and maintenance tasks required after implementation. Table of Contents Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Overview The SDLC is a methodology with clearly defined processes that […]
Read MoreTechno-visionaries and speculative fiction authors have long entertained the notion of a fully virtualized world—one where players can game in a realistic 3D space, hang out in virtual social spots, or even hold church services for massive congregations piping in from all across the world. In 1992, the author of several mind-bending sci-fi novels, Neal […]
Read MoreOftentimes, the interview process focuses on skills and experience, but when interviewing developers, rarely are questions asked about whiteboarding. Whether a team uses whiteboards to brainstorm, demonstrate an answer, diagram a solution, or talk through complexities with requirements, whiteboards can be a valuable collaboration tool. Table of Contents Understanding Whiteboards Simply stated, whiteboards are visualization […]
Read MoreIf you want your teams to focus on front-end development and services, you might consider serverless computing. Serverless computing refers to outsourcing IT infrastructure to external providers. It features a flexible use of resources that can be scaled based on real-time requirements. As a result, it is favored by DevOps thanks to its quicker development […]
Read MoreOften thought to be a tool best suited for root-cause analysis, the “5 Whys” is an iterative interrogative technique for exploring the cause-and-effect relationships affecting a particular problem. If you think of the 5 Whys process as a fact-finding mission, consider the “5 Hows” as being more solution-oriented. These two sets of questions can also […]
Read MoreThe future of Ghost Recon is currently being worked on and could arrive as soon as 2023, it’s been claimed. According to a report from Kotaku, French publisher Ubisoft is currently working on the next mainline Ghost Recon game, with development led by the Ubisoft Paris studio, the team that also led the development of […]
Read MoreTwitter has a new top shareholder in the face of Elon Musk, and the first thing he did after acquiring 9.2% of the company asked its followers whether they wanted an Edit button. After 4 million votes, the result was overwhelming – 73.6% voted “yse”, which is in favor adding the feature. Today, the Communications […]
Read MoreAccompanying the news that Unreal Engine 5 is now available for all developers, Epic Games closed a State of Unreal stream by having Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics make a special announcement. The next Tomb Raider game is in development with Unreal Engine 5, Crystal Dynamics has confirmed. This follows a recent industry trend of […]
Read MoreApple today released its 16th annual People and Environment in Our Supply Chain report. Previously known as the Supplier Responsibility report, the document details how Apple and its suppliers are supporting people across the company’s supply chain, transitioning to clean energy, and investing in innovative technologies. Apple also announced a new $50 million Supplier Employee […]
Read MoreA quality software development methodology lends consistent structure and strategy to your projects. By standardizing the steps required to bring a great idea to market, your team can edge ahead of the competition and inspire stakeholder confidence by working smarter instead of harder. Table of Contents 6 Common Software Development Methodologies Agile The Agile methodology […]
Read MoreSwim lane diagrams are process flowcharts that identify who does what, and when. Comprised of a series of horizontal or vertical paths, likened to swimming lanes in a pool, these diagrams allow for the mapping of simultaneous processes, activities, and objectives. Table of Contents What is a Swim Lane Diagram? Swim lane diagrams are a […]
Read MoreA citizen developer is a non-technical business user who has little or no coding experience. However, they are still able to use low-code and no-code (LC/NC) tools to create useful applications. As a result, they are able to participate in development processes that use LC/NC tools, which can save time and resources for organizations. “Most […]
Read MoreSource: Xbox Game Studios Microsoft’s Santa Monica-based Xbox studio, The Initiative, has faced a wave of high-profile departures, with “as much as half of the core development team” having quit, according to a new Video Games Chronicle report. It comes as the Perfect Dark reboot lost its game director last month, joining a growing list […]
Read MoreSource: Frontier Developments Elite Dangerous is one of the premier sci-fi space flight simulators you can currently play, and Frontier Developments has continued to build on it with regular updates and support. In May 2021, Elite Dangerous: Odyssey released on PC as the title’s most ambitious and feature-packed expansion yet, but was delayed on consoles. […]
Read MoreApple completed work on an external display “months ago” and has since planned to launch it shortly after the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said in his latest Power On newsletter.Apple is rumored to be working on two external displays, one being a direct successor to the high-end Pro Display XDR […]
Read MoreApple is working on a new “Apple Studio Display” with a 7K resolution, according to 9to5Mac‘s Filipe Espósito, who cites sources familiar with the matter. The display is also expected to feature a dedicated Apple silicon chip. The report claims it is unclear whether the display will be a replacement for the Pro Display XDR […]
Read MoreFlawless UX design is invisible to your users. By considering the needs and feelings of your users, software becomes easy to use, and they won’t give it a second thought. The moment users start asking why and how questions while using your software is when you should begin rethinking UX design choices. Table of Contents […]
Read MoreSource: GSC Game World (screenshot) Ukraine is currently being invaded by Russia, with the resulting war spreading chaos and disorder. As one of the many Ukrainian game development studios, Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World has been negatively affected, sharing with a video on Wednesday that development of Stalker 2 is pausing due to the […]
Read MoreMachine learning (ML) teaches computers to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Unfortunately, the rapid expansion and application of ML have made it difficult for organizations to keep up, as they struggle with issues such as labeling data, managing infrastructure, deploying models, and monitoring performance. This is where MLOps comes in. MLOps is the […]
Read MoreToday, rapid delivery of software with constant iterations is necessary to effectively compete in the software development market and cater to ever-increasing customer demands. The siloed nature of development teams and operations teams often hinders interoperability. The development and operations (DevOps) model focuses on uniting both teams to make the process of developing and publishing […]
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