Software Development

How Sensors Can Add Zing to Your Apps

The addition of sensor data can turn boring applications into exciting ones that impress your customers, a Forrester analyst says.

Does Microsoft Really Love Open Source?

Microsoft is involved in many major open source projects, including Hadoop and Docker. What's motivating the company to abandon its 'proprietary-only' roots?

Mobile Apps Require Customer-First Thinking

CIOs need to focus on the u2018mobile momentsu2019 when consumers or employees want to get something done immediately. (Plus, CIOs discuss mobility opportunities and challenges in a CIO.com video.)

How to Expedite Continuous Testing

Continuous testing automatically executes tests in the background. Using a combination of Jenkins and Circle CI, plus some Ruby and GitHub know-how, will make for a smooth process.

How to Install Git, Ruby and Jenkins on Windows

I-Day Special: Balancing Life to Beat Stress

Feeling overwhelmed at work? Planning a trip to the therapist? Believe me, you are not alone. u00a0Log out and breathe easy. A little creativity and some time off for your brain, can change the way you look at your life. Take up hobbies, play games a

How to Overcome Hidden Barriers to Open Source Adoption

Your organization may be unintentionally biased against free software. Here's how to recognize and overcome that bias -- in procurement agreements as well as in IT departments.

3 Good Ideas From Government Software Projects

Yes, many of the worst examples of software projects come from the public sector. But good news doesn't necessarily make for good headlines. Here, then, are three positive lessons to be learned from government software projects.

Don’t Let Software be a Leaky Tap in the Organization: BSA

Unlicensed software can become a huge liability for an organization. BSA recommends considering software asset management for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.u00a0

How to Get Started With GitHub