Application Development - Research Notes

Open Source Software Catalog 2010

Open source software may benefit the enterprise, but first the enterprise must discover what tools exist. To get started, check out the Optaros EOS Directory Web site,...

Five Bad Habits of Application Developers

Given the pressure to deliver, application developers will inevitably resort to less than perfect behaviors. When such behaviors turn into habits, everyone suffers;...

Getting Prepped for Open Source Apps

Using the open-source model for the enterprise application needs of the organization requires careful preparation in terms of process, people, and technology. Follow...

No ROI? Make the Case for a Project without Tangible Benefits

Just because project benefits are not quantifiable does not mean that the project is not worth pursuing. Create a business case that concentrates on resolving a pressing...

India for Outsourced IT Services

IT professionals who are interested in outsourcing application development, maintenance, or helpdesk services offshore have many geographic locations to choose from....

Making Cents of Unit Testing with Open Source Test Tools

Testing tools are crucial for systematic and thorough unit testing. However, these tools can be expensive for small and medium sized IT shops. Save money and be confident...

When and How to Get Competitive Proposals

The evaluation of competitive proposals takes time and effort. Use this process wisely. Understand when it is important to get competitive bids, when not to, and what...

Five Fundamentals of a Successful Application Test Strategy

A test strategy is required to achieve thorough and successful application testing. Consider testing scope, schedule, resources, defect tracking methods, and functional...

Is a LAMP Web Development Platform the Right Choice?

An open source solution (OSS) such as LAMP can offer capital cost savings. However, choose LAMP only if the development team has the right skill set and experience to...

Vendor Management SOP for a Mid-sized Food Retail Company

This document defines a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for running the Vendor Management function for a mid-sized food retail company.
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