The IT industry relies on DevOps practices to streamline software development by integrating the dispersed roles and practices necessary for production and deployment. DevOps techniques can optimize business operations for continuous product delivery when applied successfully. Within this TechRepublic Premium article, we have compiled a list of the top 10 books on DevOps practices to ...

Many software developers I’ve talked to absolutely dread job interviews, and I’ve seen job candidates absolutely flub a number of questions. Some are standard interview questions, but a developer will still need to answer them in a way that relates to the job. Other questions are specific to the software development industry. TechRepublic Premium presents ...

Quality assurance refers to the processes being used to manage the project and to build the deliverables. This is in contrast to quality control, which refers to the activities used to create the deliverables. Because you are not responsible for the creation of the deliverables (quality control), you need to be comfortable that the outsourcer ...

Coding a digital video game not only requires a thorough knowledge of programming language, it also requires a deep understanding of the game engine, the APIs and the creative assets that will eventually inhabit the game being produced. Successfully applying all of these skills requires exceptional attention to detail and an inherent ability to collaborate ...

The user experience specialist’s job is to make websites and applications both visually appealing and user-friendly for the target audience. Think of Apple devices, where design and functionality meet, as a good example of user experience. If your company is ready to hire a UX specialist, this hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium can help you ...

Python is a widely used general-purpose interpreted programming language. It’s a high-level language that can support multiple programming paradigms, including object-oriented, imperative, functional programming and procedural styles. Because of this language versatility, the skills, specializations and experience of Python developers tend to vary considerably. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium outlines the skills, experience and ...

There are millions of mobile applications available for download at present and this figure is only going to climb higher. Just as business and consumer needs continue to expand, so do the capabilities and advantages mobile devices provide their users. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for developing mobile ...

For many enterprises, the ability to rapidly develop, deploy and integrate new software and features is essential to the overall success of the organization. Managing all those moving parts requires workflow procedures that cross traditionally separate departments and can be accomplished only with effective communication and cooperation. These workflow procedures are referred to as DevOps, ...

Smartphones and other mobile devices play a vital role in the modern digital world. Businesses not only rely on mobile applications for connecting with customers and clients, but also deploy applications for use by employees for internal communications and interaction. Of course, consumers use their mobile devices for a multitude of social and commercial activities. ...

One of the most common and most requested jobs listed by the video game industry is the job of video game designer. Depending on the company, the platform, the project and the company’s specific development process, the job of a video game designer can mean many different things. But at its base level, a game ...

Developing software in a modern business enterprise requires cooperation, collaboration and coordination. Long gone are the days when a single mythical coder can single-handedly develop software applications sophisticated and flexible enough for modern business needs. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a workable framework you can use to find the best candidate for your ...

One of the best ways to identify promising candidates for a job opening is via a telephone interview. By asking both general and position-specific questions, you can get a read on candidates’ experience, skills and personality. This cheat sheet from TechRepublic Premium provides a framework for assessing qualifications for a software developer role. The download ...

Whether your business is a well-established powerhouse or just barely getting off the ground, you’re going to need a professional, functional and inviting website. No matter what business you’re in, it’s essential to have at least a minimum presence on the internet. Trying to conduct business without that presence places your organization at a great ...

Cloud computing and cloud services play a vital role in modern business organizations. However, with the additional deployment of microservices, container orchestration and other digitization processes, the need for engineering talent specializing in bridging the gap between existing IT infrastructure and new Infrastructure as a Service systems has grown substantially. This is the role of ...

SAP developers are currently in high demand. This job description from TechRepublic Premium provides an overview of SAP, and discusses the responsibilities and qualifications that the position requires. From the job description: SAP developers will create, code or maintain all programs run on SAP systems, ensuring that all new SAP programs are integrated with other ...