
Redgate Extends Effort to Integrate Database Management and DevOps Workflows
Redgate has updated its Flyway platform for applying DevOps workflows to database platforms to now provide deeper integration into command line interface (CLI) tools and integrated developer environments (IDEs). In addition, the Flyway platform now enables state-based deployments using scripts that can be generated based on a specific schema. Finally, Redgate is also adding options […]

How DevOps Powers Boundless Automation in Industrial Environments
Industrial environments, once resistant to rapid technological change, are now embracing automation to streamline operations, reduce errors and enhance productivity.

DevOps: More Than a Buzzword—A Mindset of Continuous Evolution
In recent years, the term DevOps has become one of the most talked-about buzzwords in the technology world. You’ll hear it in boardroom discussions, IT conferences, job postings, and even startup meetups. Companies want to “go DevOps,” developers want to work in DevOps environments, and recruiters are constantly looking for DevOps Engineers. But despite all […]

Zencoder Previews AI Agents for DevOps Engineering Teams
Zencoder today revealed it is providing early access to artificial intelligence (AI) agents designed specifically to automate tasks across DevOps workflows running on continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) platforms based on open source instances of Jenkins or platforms from GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, CircleCI and others. Previously, Zencoder launched an AI platform for writing and testing code […]

GitLab Extends Scope and Reach of Core CI/CD Platform
GitLab Inc. has updated its core continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform to natively provide more artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, along with built-in software artifact management capabilities and more robust security tools.

Best Practices for CI/CD Migration: The GitHub Enterprise Example
Here’s a look at challenges to navigate, along with tips on how to make CI/CD migration as smooth as possible.

Curtailing Software Automation Tool License Costs by Curbing License Needs
Configuring a CI pipeline to invoke automation tests can help reduce license costs. CI tools sit in front of automation test tools, eliminating the need for individual licenses.

CrowdStrike Software Update Sparks Microsoft Outage, Global Chaos
Airlines, hospitals, banks and other businesses were disrupted when a faulty software update knocked Windows users of their systems.

Best of 2023: ‘Scrum == Cancer’ ¦ Plus: Linux 6.5 Ships
In this week’s #TheLongView: Scrum sucks, sources say; and here comes the Linux 6.5 kernel.

Meta Mayhem: Hybrid Work FAIL ¦ Yet More Layoffs
In this week’s #TheLongView: Meta’s enforced hybrid work plan is failing badly, and Meta makes more layoffs.

How to Avoid Risk When Using Multiple Low-Code Platforms
Organizations are still increasing their use of low-code/no-code (LCNC). But this adoption isn’t always consolidated around one tool—frequently, multiple low-code/no-code platforms are used under the same roof. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2024, 75% of large enterprises will be using at least four low-code development tools for both IT application development and citizen development […]

WTH? WFH is 6× Pre-Covid ¦ Plus: Agile Sucks (Redux)
In this week’s #TheLongView: Working from home is here to stay, and Agile is still a failure.

Dev of core-js Will Flip Table ¦ Another 451 PyPI Maldeps
In this week’s #TheLongView: Denis Pushkarev is fed up with core-js freeloaders, and hundreds more malicious packages found at PyPI.

Voice.ai ‘Stole’ Code ¦ AWS Gets Filthier
In this week’s #TheLongView: Alleged theft of GPL code, and Amazon will run its data centers on gas.

AWS re:Invent — Top 4 Things We Learned This Week
In this week’s The Long View: SnapStart Turbocharges Lambda, Graviton3E ARM HPC SoC, AWS continues hiring, and AWS’s Origin Story.

How’s Facebook Work? They Don’t Know! | Cali. Pay Law | NASA RISC-V Launch
In this week’s The Long View: Facebook engineers admit they’ve no idea what Meta stores (or where), California requires job ads quote salaries, and RISC-V will power future NASA spacecraft.

Why IT Should Focus on Quality Over Velocity
Quality assurance (QA) isn’t a new phrase for developers. Most know it as a staple part of the software process that is crucial for producing quality code. But throughout the pandemic, with extreme pressure for businesses to digitally transform quickly, it’s a discipline at risk of being dismissed by organizations and tech leaders as a […]

NS1 Touts a Common Delivery Platform for Devs and Ops
NS1 has extended the capabilities of its DNS and network management platform with the release of NS1 Connect. The platform is designed to serve as a delivery platform that integrates developer and network operations teams’ tasks for the creation and management of applications across highly distributed cloud-native and on-premises environments. While DevOps teams typically rely […]

Empowering Developers Through Lean Code
Digital transformation is widely understood as a critical component for increasing user adoption, fueling workplace productivity and innovation, and driving business growth. Software has become increasingly important across countless industries, teams, and functionalities, and as a result, companies are beginning to understand that being an industry leader and gaining competitive advantages starts with software development. […]

How Shifting Testing Left Can Boost DevOps Velocity
DevOps is all about balance: How can speed and quality be balanced to best meet the demands of customers who want exceptional digital experiences as fast as possible? DevOps looks to meet these expectations head-on by helping to deliver a faster cadence of new builds to customers while keeping quality high. What’s more, quality should […]

Unlocking Your DevOps Automation Mindset
In the new digital normal, where remote working has upended conventional software development cycles, the role of DevOps is central. Many enterprises have an accelerated digital agenda, but are often underinvested in rebooting DevOps for several reasons, including a lack of experience and insight into how it can help businesses recover from the new challenges […]
