Application management tools and practices
Thanks to the ever-increasing importance of web, mobile, cloud and a variety of other application types, keeping a portfolio of business-related applications has become more challenging than ever. Learn from seasoned software experts about the complex details surrounding modern application management tools and practices.
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26 Jul 2024
Guide to synthetic test data
Synthetic data can replicate real-world scenarios in software testing. Discover how synthetic data addresses challenges posed by real-world data while preserving its advantages. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2024
5 best practices for microservices authorization
Authorization is a critical security component of a microservices architecture. Follow these five guiding principles to deploy and manage the microservices authorization process. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2019
Enable an antilatency cloud event processing architecture
Event-based applications cannot tolerate unreliable networks or latency. Consider an architecture that puts some event processing local to the source to alleviate cloud traffic. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2019
What tools help with microservices Salesforce development?
It's not always easy to develop Salesforce apps with microservices. Developers and admins should evaluate CI/CD tools that support microservices development in the Salesforce world. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2018
3 ways to prep microservices applications for big data
It's easy for the expansion of big data to spin out of control in a distributed architecture. Think carefully about database management to avoid performance-killing bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2018
Understand business logic to fortify microservices design
Before software teams introduce microservices, they must take a critical look at the business logic that frames their architecture because, as contexts change, so does the logic. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
BP Logix BPM tool packs AI features in latest release
With BP Logix's latest BPM platform release, predictive analytics comes to BPM without a posse of data scientists. The AI tools inside could fill BPM's machine learning gap. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2018
Utilize microservices to support a 5G network architecture
To satisfy next-level network promises, 5G networks should be supported by a microservices-based infrastructure, as monolithic architectures won't meet demands. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
Middleware tools demand to peak in 2018, before iPaaS ascends
Gartner predicts that enterprise on-premises middleware will go out with a $30B bang this year. Ready to plan cloud middleware migration projects? Think iPaaS and MWaaS. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2018
Serverless vs. containers: What's best for event-driven apps?
Serverless and containers give teams new options to host event-driven applications, but each has pros and cons. Decide which platform is best for your app to avoid a costly mistake. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2018
Why digital process automation is now essential to BPM
The increased speed of application development has made automation in BPM a necessity. Learn about digital process automation and how it can help businesses meet that need. Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2018
Unpacking the event-driven microservices approach
Event-driven applications can be beneficially combined with microservices architectures, and finding the best method to merge them relies on analyzing orchestration options. Continue Reading
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18 May 2018
When is serverless technology best for app modernization?
Serverless has emerged as a viable option for app modernization, but it's not always a perfect fit. Rich Sharples, Red Hat senior director, explains the considerations to take. Continue Reading
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03 May 2018
Modernizing legacy applications with minimal strain
Many different challenges can occur as a result of modernizing legacy applications. Luckily, there are a multitude of options at your disposal to overcome these obstacles. Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2018
DevOps is key to low-code BPM, digital process automation
Low-code BPM and emerging digital process automation tools empower business-side app development. But without BPM developers and DevOps management, automation can lead to chaos. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2018
How can microservices help modernize legacy applications?
Can microservices help modernize legacy applications? An expert lists ways microservices help developers break the monolith into functional services. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
How AWS Lambda functions and API Gateway aid modernization
Some organizations avoid modernization because of changes that need to be made to servers. But using AWS Lambda with API Gateway offers a way to modernize without the provisioning. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
How microservices, lambda and functional computing differ
While the terms lambda, functional computing and microservices may get intertwined, it's important to understand what makes them unique. Here, we dive into the differences. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
How to evolve architecture with a reactive programming model
Looking to modernize your enterprise architecture? Learn why reactive programming and event-driven process management will be the foundation of this change. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2018
2018's cloud middleware migration surge will aid developers
An expected surge of migrations from on-premises middleware to cloud middleware will bring automated support for hybrid integration and lower costs. Will MwaaS or iPaaS win? Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
How component-based software engineering spurs innovation
Demands for digital transformation in business may ring hollow to some architects. However, componentization can play a key role in making business innovation a reality. Continue Reading
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10 May 2017
Open source philosophy goes well beyond software -- and into our lives
According to advocates, open source software is just the first step in a larger movement -- one that aims to make open source an integral part of our daily lives. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2017
Microsoft Azure App Service lets developers build cloud applications
For businesses looking to modernize legacy apps, Microsoft Azure App Service hosts several features that let users create web, mobile and Azure API apps in the cloud. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
State and threading: Key concepts in a .NET microservices architecture
There are a number of reasons why implementing a .NET microservices architecture presents a challenge. Tom Nolle explains how to marry .NET and microservices. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2017
How to keep microservices performance from going south
Microservices can streamline development, but at what cost? Kurt Marko discusses the potential performance impacts and how to implement proper microservices performance management. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2016
Consistency is critical in a business rules management system
As much as business rules management can help an organization streamline operations, a general misunderstanding of business rules is hurting efforts. Steve Weissman explains why. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2015
How do you modernize legacy apps for mobile devices?
Here are several options for incorporating mobile apps as part of a legacy system modernization effort. Approaches include vendor apps and writing APIs. Continue Reading
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Quiz
12 Aug 2015
Test your knowledge on code refactoring
Code refactoring has been heralded as an effective way to modernize applications, especially for mobile. Take this quiz to find out what you really know. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2015
What are the best ways to prevent refactoring problems?
How do refactoring problems come about, and is there a way to predict them? Contributor Brad Irby has the answers. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2015
What do you really know about app modernization?
Increasing demands for cloud- and mobile-ready applications are making legacy modernization efforts more critical than ever. This quiz will test your knowledge on modernization techniques and the ways to avoid common project pitfalls. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2014
Updating COBOL programs: Pitfalls to avoid when going from COBOL to C
To keep operational expenses low, keep these modernization considerations in mind when dealing with COBOL programs. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2012
Backend as a Service players, users and trends
Today, Backend as a Service (BaaS) vendors vie with alternatives for mobile apps that must deftly integrate back and front ends. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2010
business rules engine (BRE)
A business rules engine (BRE) is a software component that allows non-programmers to add or change business logic in a business process management (BPM) system. Continue Reading