Software development

Software development has always been something of a dark art. New methodologies and approaches aim to improve the development process, without sacrificing ingenuity

Written by Gareth Morgan

Computing, 02 Oct 2008

Agility brings results

Companies are increasingly turning to more agile methods of software development, which stress the delivery of small enhancements in rapid succession

Perfecting the art of software development

IT leaders need to ensure that their approach to software development delivers results

Driving up performance through better software development

Insurance group Admiral has updated its software development methods, allowing it to improves its time to market for new ideas

Case study: Justgiving.com

Dynamic web development tools boost donations

Orchestrating a software outsourcing deal

A legal guide to the pitfalls of software development

Achieving software development success is all in the balance

To succeed in future, developers must blend tried and trusted techniques with cutting-edge methods

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