Agile Software Development White Papers

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Get More Work Done: A Manager's Guide to Mixing Agile and Waterfall
sponsored by AtTask
WHITE PAPER: This white paper dives into the differences between the Agile and Waterfall methodologies in relation to software development, the pros and cons of each, best use cases, and a roadmap for mixing the two.
Posted: 20 Nov 2014 | Published: 20 Nov 2014

AtTask

The Next Frontier for Virtualization: Over-Utilized Systems: Identifying and eliminating the most critical and costly constraints from the enterprise software development and testing lifecycle
sponsored by iTKO LISA
WHITE PAPER: This article explains the utilization patterns in enterprise IT environments, and which type of Virtualization (Hardware or Service virtualization or both) should be applied to receive the greatest value. This paper discusses how to apply the principle of under and over-utilization to apply the right type of virtualization for business needs.
Posted: 20 Oct 2010 | Published: 20 Oct 2010

iTKO LISA

Integrating People, Processes and Systems: tools and best practices for IT teams
sponsored by Active Endpoints, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Agile techniques and SOA principles are necessary elements to successfully delivering business software in this environment but by themselves they’re not sufficient. This report highlights key features of tools that you should consider if you’re interested in delivering IT capabilities that integrate people, processes and systems in flexible ways.
Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011

Active Endpoints, Inc.

Transforming Software Development to Increase Productivity
sponsored by CollabNet
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how to tranform software development to increase productivity using application lifecycle management (ALM).
Posted: 14 Jul 2011 | Published: 14 Jul 2011

CollabNet

Automate to Thrive: Driving Business Agility with Effective Release Management
sponsored by SERENA Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives an overview of the challenges release management presents, three tips for improving your software release strategies, and insight on how effective release management is poised to become a driver of competitive advantage.
Posted: 03 Apr 2012 | Published: 03 Apr 2012

SERENA Software, Inc.

5 Unsung Tools of DevOps
sponsored by New Relic
WHITE PAPER: Forward-thinking organizations have already hopped on the DevOps bandwagon for streamlined software development and delivery. A key aspect of successful DevOps is constant improvement of tools -- but improvement doesn't need to mean replacement. Are you overlooking some of the most valuable DevOps tools?
Posted: 18 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

New Relic

How to Unlock the Promise of Agile in the Enterprise
sponsored by Workfront
WHITE PAPER: This in-depth white paper discusses Agile, and how it can be implemented on a large scale. Read on to find out what benefits one can expect from enterprise-wide Agile implementation, and what challenges await.
Posted: 05 Feb 2015 | Published: 05 Feb 2015

Workfront

11 Best Practices for Peer Code Review
sponsored by SmartBear Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper recommends best practices for efficient, lightweight peer code review that have been proven to be effective via scientific study and extensive field experience. Use the techniques discussed in this paper to ensure your code reviews improve your code and make the most of your developers' time.
Posted: 14 Sep 2010 | Published: 14 Sep 2010

SmartBear Software

DevOps and Agile Techniques
sponsored by OpenMake Software
WHITE PAPER: In this expert white paper, discover how DevOps and agile overlap, intersect, communicate, and inform one another. Explore ways to improve DevOps with agile techniques, and boost agile development with lessons learned from DevOps.
Posted: 18 Apr 2013 | Published: 18 Apr 2013

OpenMake Software

6 Tips to Get Started with Automated Testing
sponsored by SmartBear Software
WHITE PAPER: Automated testing will shorten your development cycles, avoid cumbersome repetitive tasks and help improve software quality but how do you get started? The best practices discussed in this white paper help ensure results and a successful foundation for improving your software quality.
Posted: 14 Sep 2010 | Published: 14 Sep 2010

SmartBear Software