Configuration Management & ALM
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Single Checkouts or Multiple Checkouts: Which Is Better? A recent thread on LinkedIn asks "Which is better: single checkouts or multiple checkouts?" On projects, both large and small, using exclusive checkouts is actually preferred. |
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Is Your Software CM a Burden on Developers? Is your software configuration management process placing a burden on developers? Joe Farah lists some handy tips to ensure that CM benefits not only the business bottom line but also the developers and every role on the project team. |
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Why Cloud Computing Is Overhyped A recent LinkedIn post asked whether or not there is too much hype surrounding cloud computing. Of course, the answer is yes, especially for IT professionals who are suckers for “new terminology” and the repackaging of “old ideas.” |
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Can You Trust Configuration Management Vendors and Consultants? Many of us in the configuration management world will wonder at some point in our careers whether or not we can really trust vendors and consultants. Joe Townsend shares his tips on dealing with these parties who may harbor ulterior motives. |
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Applying CM to Agile Teams: A Look Back Joe Townsend examines Mario Moreira's 2008 CM Crossroads article, "Applying CM to Agile Teams,” and discovers its relevance in today's workplace. For Joe, CM is already agile; it's the developers who need to be more adaptive. |
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DevOps: Where Does CM Fit In? With DevOps a relatively young concept, Joe Townsend explores how configuration management fits into the big picture. Some professionals, however, might contend that CM conflicts with DevOps and agile methodologies. |
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Software Defects: Why They Won't Go Away Joe Townsend tackles why software defects in IT projects appear to be increasing in recent years. As the business side increases the pressure for faster and bigger results from IT, mistakes and defects will continue to go up. |
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Siri: Novelty or Helpful “Friend?” Could Siri potentially be a valuable tool for CM professionals or is it just a novelty item? Joe Townsend explores the pros and cons of Apple's voice recognition helper. |
