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Unit Testing: What is it, exactly?

By Phil Japikse

| Project Management Article Published 22-Sep-11

Even though Unit Testing is becoming much more popular with developers, I still hear from people asking what Unit Testing means. In this article, we start at the top and cover the fundamental building blocks of Unit Testing.

What Happened to Software Engineering?

By Phil Japikse

| Project Management Article Published 19-Jul-11

Over the past few years there has been an evolutionary shift in the world of software development. In this article we will discuss software engineering, how it has changed to keep up with the world of weekly software updates, and what the future holds for software engineers.

The Unintended Consequences of Common Productivity Tactics

By David Moran

| Project Management Article Published 15-Apr-11

Software projects are notorious for getting into schedule trouble. And with that trouble comes more trouble. In this IT Workshop we will discuss the consequences of common productivity tactics and how you can correct them.

Which Certification Is Right for You, Vendor-neutral or Vendor-specific?

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 23-Nov-10

You can go vendor-neutral or vendor-specific for your developer certification. Which is the better option?

AT&T; Developer Conference
Las Vegas - January 8th and 9th, 2012

If you want to learn how you can develop better mobile applications, reach over 90+ million AT&T; customers, or simply get ahead of your competition, then you'll want to be in Las Vegas on January 8th and 9th, 2012 at the AT&T; Developer Conference. This two-day starts with a mobile Hackathon where you'll be able to network with other developers, build mobile apps, and compete for prizes. Learn More!

5 Tips for Acing the IBM WebSphere App Server Admin Course

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 14-Oct-10

Taking the IBM WebSphere Application Server Administration course but lack Java experience? Get 5 tips for success from an IT professional who teaches the course.

How Training Got Me from Co-op Student to Java Solution Architect

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 05-Oct-10

A Java developer discusses the years of certification, training and development that have shaped his career -- and the lessons he learned along the way.

Career Limitations of a Self-Taught Developer

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 28-Sep-10

Find out the role developer degrees and certifications can play in a self-taught developer's career -- and what a lack of them can mean for others.

The 5 Intangibles That Get Developers Hired

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 13-Sep-10

What are the intangible, often unwritten qualities that hiring managers want in their developer candidates? Read on to find out.

Subversion vs. Git: Choosing the Right Open Source Version Control System

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 07-Sep-10

Subversion and Git are the most popular open source version control systems, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Which one is right for you?

A Guide to Developer Degrees: Beyond 'Comp Sci'

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 27-Aug-10

Find out what the three main types of developer degrees are.

5 Developer Certifications That Are Worth It

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 16-Aug-10

Find out which certs offer developers the most professional relevance and career advancement potential.

The Top 3 Project Challenges for Developers

By Bradley L. Jones

| Project Management Article Published 11-Aug-10

A recent developer survey reveals the top three challenges that developers face on projects.

The 5 Developer Certifications You'll Wish You Had in 2015

By Glen Kunene

| Project Management Article Published 21-Jul-10

Predicting which IT certifications will be valuable in the future is never easy, but these five certs show promise for tomorrow.

Rapid UI Prototyping with Microsoft Expression Blend 3

By Vlad Kofman

| Project Management Article Published 21-Dec-09

In today's environment prototyping your UI can be paramount. This article will show users how to use the Microsoft Expression Blend 3 prototyping tool and discuss the differences between static, interactive and convertible prototypes.

On Programmer Laziness & Anonymous Types

By Developer.com Staff

| Project Management Article Published 08-Dec-09

Programmers should look for the lazy way to solve a problem. Laziness is an unquantifiable myth.

Putting Architecture Principles into Practice

By Jeff Ryan

| Project Management Article Published 04-Dec-09

Learn how to explicitly define the principles upon which your IT organization stands and practical advice for putting them into practice.

The 7 Rules for Writing World Class Technical Documentation

By Bob Reselman

| Project Management Article Published 30-Nov-09

Writing technical documentation can be a daunting task. Let Bob Reselman show you the way to writing great engaging technical documentation.

Agile, a Different Methodology

By Eric Landes

| Project Management Article Published 13-Nov-09

If you wonder why you are hearing so much about the chaotic Agile methods lately, this is the article for you. We'll show you how to put the Agile method to work for you.

Why Code Coverage Tools Should Be in Every Developer's Toolbox

By Mike Rozlog

| Project Management Article Published 21-Oct-09

Explore the world of code coverage tools that help developers create better code in less time.

How to Structure Leadership Roles for Guaranteed Project Delivery

By Raja Gangavarapu

| Project Management Article Published 28-Sep-09

Building partnerships between management and architecture can help augment the project manager's role and guarantee delivery.

Top Ten Tips for Presenting Architecture Information

By Jeff Ryan

| Project Management Article Published 14-Sep-09

Have you ever struggled to communicate architectural information with stakeholders? Do you recognize that presenting data and information is a core competency of an architect? Consider putting these proven principles and patterns to use in your next presentation.

A Project Management Office is More Powerful Than a Locomotive

By Michelle LaBrosse

| Project Management Article Published 11-Sep-09

Project success is often won or lost in the planning stages, that why having a project management office can be a boon to your success rate. Michelle LaBrosse will now extol the virtues of adding a PMO to your operation.

Performance Impact of Using Spring.NET Dependency Injection

By Chris Bennett

| Project Management Article Published 10-Aug-09

Looking to start using Spring.NET to provide Dependency Injection in your next project? In this article I will show the performance impact of Spring.NET Dependency Injection and compare it to performing the same functions natively.