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Closing the Loop on Continuous Build and Integration We have been talking about how to release software reliably, what tools are needed, and how to setup your environment for continuous integration. In the perfect world your process starts from the large idea and is incrementally reduced to the smallest detail. The end result is code meeting your requirements. Someone begins […]

Continuous Integration, Putting It Together Once you have a methodology working for your source tree you can begin a continuous integration/build process. There are a number of components useful in delivering software, and automating release management. Some tools try to cover as many of the different components as possible. Others integrate with key players. The components are: Requirements Management Bug […]

Continuous Integration, Putting It Together Once you have a methodology working for your source tree you can begin a continuous integration/build process. There are a number of components useful in delivering software, and automating release management. Some tools try to cover as many of the different components as possible. Others integrate with key players. The components are: Requirements Management Bug […]

SSWUGtv: Budgets, Chargebacks, and ROI — oh my! With Stephen Wynkoop How to you calculate the value your organization brings to your company? Nobody likes to have additional overhead taken out of their budget unless they think they are receiving the best value for their investment. Can you demonstrate the valuse your IT overhead brings to your company? Watch the […]

Automated Build and Release Management Nobody is perfect. Individuals cannot consistently release software into an existing production environment without un-intended consequences. In my opinion, the best way to overcome this truth is to not only test your software, but to test your release and release process. Two things make this effective and efficient: Automated release generation Automated release testing Building […]

What is the best configuration for Source Control and Build Management? Today I’m posting a response from Sunny about automated build management and source control. He is writing in response to the topic we considered regarding the software skill of Release Management, and things that go into it. Sunny describes the problem clearly in tool selection, methodology, and practices, asking […]

Guiding Phrases Today I was reading and came across these different quotes again, all in a single place. I have heard all of them before from time to time. Some stick more powerfully than others. All of them I have war stories for situations when I didn’t keep them in mind. Make things complicated as required; keep them as simple […]

A special Video – Encryption Keys By Patrick Townsend Clear up some of the confusion about encryption with this online video by Patrick Townsend. He answers questions like, how do they work, and what do you need to know? Watch the Show Q & A Responses Today we have some responses to the questions from our editorial yesterday. Should we […]

Are Legacy Questions Still Relevant? A few years ago I remember Steve asking some questions I’m wondering if you find relevant still today. One question I recall simply because of the amount of response received. The question was, “What is your Server Naming Convention, and is it important what you choose?” As many companies are moving toward hosting their services […]