Contrary to what you've read, generative AI (GenAI) doesn't spell the end of software developers. Yes, IT has joined a list of business operations earmarked for AI rollout as executives buy into the idea that well-trained algorithms can make their operations more "efficient." Rather than eliminating software engineering, AI is transforming the role, and with employers expecting to increase hiring, the question is how developers leverage AI and adjust to the new role ...
Dev Culture
March 10, 2025
DevOps teams are uniquely positioned to drive both technological and business success, yet their impact is often overlooked ... Here's how DevOps teams can gain the recognition they deserve — highlighting their impact and proving their indispensable value ...
December 16, 2024
In Part 18, the final installment in this series, experts offer predictions about how AI will impact developers in 2025 and beyond ...
November 14, 2024
In Part 13 of this series, experts offer some final recommendations to ensure success while using AI to support software development ...
September 26, 2024
As the demand for software development grows, so too does the complexity of managing global teams. Organizations around the world are increasingly relying on distributed development teams to innovate and stay competitive ... To keep global development teams productive — even when operating in private cloud environments — while minimizing downtime and fostering seamless collaboration, consider these five best practices ...
September 12, 2024
It is the 256th day of the year, and do you know what that means? It is the day in which we celebrate International Programmers Day. This is the day that is designed to recognize the efforts of programmers and software developers who are involved in creating, maintaining and enhancing the software and programs that power everyday life ...
August 28, 2024
Employment for software roles is projected to grow 25% from 2022 to 2032, meaning new opportunities are on the horizon. To increase their odds in a highly competitive job market, aspiring software developers must understand exactly what employers are looking for in candidates ...
August 26, 2024
The 25 disruptive technologies to watch on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2024 fall into four key areas: autonomous AI, developer productivity, total experience, and human-centric security and privacy programs ...
August 12, 2024
With ROI on the line and marketing and developer budgets under scrutiny, streamlined collaboration and efficient processes between teams remains paramount ... So, how can decision-makers at the enterprise level help internal teams drive better collaboration, align on business goals, and build stronger partnerships? ...
July 10, 2024
Beyond its development practices and tools, DevOps is a culture, and a new way of thinking about application delivery. It stands to reason then, that CIOs must revise their view of software to succeed with DevOps ...
June 17, 2024
As we all watch the technology industry shift to the latest technologies, languages, hardware, and more, the good news for DevOps professionals is that DevOps continues to be a top priority for organizations. As they forecast the talent needs, 51% of organizations have dedicated technical talent allocated to DevOps ...
May 29, 2024
Software engineering is an inherently social practice; after all it requires integrating all the work into a shared code base and assuming collective responsibility for architectural decisions made during the design phase. In this context, effective knowledge transfer and documentation practices are crucial in mitigating technical debt and enhancing team performance ...
May 28, 2024
Regardless of whether an engineering team is colocated, remote, or hybrid, they are susceptible to the same communication pitfalls. These pitfalls stem from inherent human and group dynamics and they can lead to miscommunication, backtracking, and misunderstandings ...
March 11, 2024
Capturing institutional knowledge and insight into the mechanics of custom-built software has unique challenges. No two programmers think exactly alike, so documenting software development and coding changes is essential to keep products running. When a developer leaves or is let go, the remaining development team must rely on notes and documentation to understand their code structure ...
March 04, 2024
Small software design and development shops, those with less than 25 employees, operate differently from large sized operations with hundreds upon hundreds of staff. Small shops are nimble, often close knit, and employees are usually led directly by senior, hands-on practitioners. Still, faced with lesser budget and resources, small shops must constantly be on the lookout for ways to maximize teams. The following four tips can help owners and leaders fine tune their operations for greater performance, cost efficiency, profitability and employee satisfaction ...
February 13, 2024
The personality types you often encounter in software development organizations can be divided into two basic categories: poets and librarians. Poets are the creative types who dream up big ideas. Librarians make sure high-quality code gets built on time. Their goals and motivations differ, but great software results when they work together harmoniously ...
February 08, 2024
Metrics are rarely the best way to understand how the work developers are doing drives the business forward. Of course, teams need some way to quantify progress. So how can leaders measure and understand how well individuals and teams are working? ...
November 13, 2023
The average developer tenure is less than two years, even for large tech companies with flashy perks. That's compared to an average employee tenure of 4.1 years across other industries. Clearly, something isn't adding up in the developer experience (DevEx). But what are non-technical leaders missing? ...
July 24, 2023
The best tools and processes cannot produce true DevOps without a culture of collaboration and buy-in. Some organizations still fail to see the role of culture in DevOps, while others expect a mature DevOps culture to evolve overnight. Either way, this reveals a misunderstanding of what DevOps culture is and how teams can successfully create one. In what follows, we address the what and the how of DevOps culture by debunking six of the most common misconceptions ...
July 12, 2023
According to a recent Uplevel survey of over 350 software developers, there's a significant disconnect between chief technology officers (CTOs) and their teams. In fact, 30% of respondents said the majority of their problems and roadblocks go unnoticed by engineering leadership ...
July 11, 2023
More than half of surveyed development professionals report experiencing burnout, which decreases service delivery quality and speed. In turn, slow deployment velocity and unreliable apps hurt the bottom line. Developer empowerment counteracts burnout ... Let's explore how you can elevate your software development team's performance through empowerment ...
May 23, 2023
Platform engineering is rising in popularity, and 93% of respondents report that platform team adoption is a step in the right direction, according to the 2023 State of DevOps Report: Platform Engineering Edition from Puppet by Perforce ...
May 17, 2023
DevOps culture encompasses a set of values, practices, and expectations that focus on continuous learning and improvement through quick feedback, cross-team collaboration, openness and transparency, and high levels of empathy and trust. The DevOps approach to creating a CI/CD-driven culture is as follows ...
April 12, 2023
Burnout is too common in the development space. It's affected the teams that I've managed, my colleagues and even me at certain points in my career. And unfortunately, I'm not alone: More than 80% of developers are suffering from burnout ...
April 11, 2023
An increased demand for highly skilled developers is creating a talent gap within the software industry. Automation can help solve the developer gap across the board ...
