IBM and several academic researchers recently worked together on a research project designed to determine whether agile development methodologies can really work when developers are located on different continents. For
Augmented reality (AR), combining digital information with the real world, has been a hot trend in mobile application development reality, but its future is still a little vague. In other
Apple’s dislike for Adobe Flash technology is pretty well-known. As a result, some developers don’t realize that it is possible to create iPhone or iPad apps using Flash. And, of
Fragmentation is a frequent complaint of Android developers, and the issue came up again during a Q&A session at the Mobile World Congress. When asked to clarify Google’s many different
Google has launched a certification program for its Google Apps set of cloud-based programs. Appropriately enough, the certification process is all cloud-based as well. The Google Apps Certified Deployment Specialist
For many type-A people, having a messy project management system is simply unacceptable. It’s as annoying as an overflowing inbox or a pile of unopened mail. Hot-wired into the DNA
In 2008, Alex Iskold published a very popular blog on the topic of what it takes to be a great software engineer. He made some good points, but left out
Twenty years ago, text editors were an indispensable programming tool, while IDEs were slow and clunky. Today, improvements in hardware have made IDEs much faster, and as a result, more
RedMonk’s Stephen O’Grady is challenging other analysts — including those from Forrester — who say that Java is dying. He says that those who make this claim are talking to
Google has updated its Google Web Toolkit (GWT) and Google Plugin for Eclipse (GPE), and added new APIs for Google App Engine. The GWT software development kit now supports HTML5
One day after Apple introduced a subscription payment system for iOS, Google has responded with subscription plan of its own. And while Apple wants 30 percent of developer or publisher
Apple has finally worked out the kinks in its subscription payment service. Now, magazines and other apps that offer fresh content on a regular basis can charge receive recurring payments
A new Ernst & Young report finds that just 20 percent of IT departments have formal software asset management (SAM) programs in place. By contrast, among suppliers, 63 percent said
Despite being continually snubbed by Apple, Adobe says developers and end users are using its technology. To prove the point, the company released a host of statistics, including the following:
One year ago, a group of mobile network operators and others announced the formation of the Wholesale Applications Community (WAC), an organization dedicated to creating a global wholesale app store.
Managers who are interviewing candidates for developer jobs often ask specific, direct questions about syntax, memory management or programming challenges. But this might not be the best approach, because anyone
While the “cloud” can be a confusing subject for some, a good cloud service will simplify the idea so the average consumer can use it. A cloud service mainly provides
The Agile phenomenon is 10 years old this week. To celebrate its birthday, many Agile luminaries — including five signatories of the Agile Manifesto — gathered to celebrate, reflect upon
For most software licensing managers or server admin teams, enterprise server licensing is one of the most feared components of implementing a server environment. The only thing that changes faster
Yesterday, HP unveiled its new lineup of WebOS-based smartphones and tablets. Because these markets are already crowded, prevailing wisdom suggested that HP would have difficulty convincing developers to create apps
Two leading market research firms disagree about which mobile OS has the most users. Canalys said Android took the top spot during the fourth quarter of 2010, but Gartner says
For four days next week, hordes of people involved in the mobile tech industry will head to Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress. Here are five big trends that should
On Friday, Microsoft and Nokia announced new plans to collaborate on Nokia-branded smartphones that will use the Windows Phone 7 operating system. Over time, Nokia will phase out Symbian altogether.
In their new book Leadership, Teamwork and Trust: Building a Competitive Software Company, authors Watts S. Humphrey and James W. Over offer managers advice on the best way to lead
Google has open sourced a project called “Contracts for Java” or “Cofoja” that is dedicated to building a new set of extensions for Java. The features would serve dual purposes
From what I have seen, the following four attributes are key to highly productive Agile software development teams: A desire for continuous learning Highly evolved engineering practices Clearly understood practices
As in-app purchases have become a more popular way for developers to monetize their apps, it’s become more common for children to make those purchases. A loophole that provides a
Ten years ago this week, the Agile Manifesto was signed at the Snowbird Retreat in Utah. Agile development techniques spread quickly, and soon the whole developer community was talking about
IT staffing and consulting firm Bluewolf has released a new report which says that most developer salaries are likely to rise in 2011, particularly those with mobile app experience. In
As software engineers, we are often faced with difficult and abstract challenges. At times we can get quite carried away with solving our engineering problems and lose all track of