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What is an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and Why It Matters

In today's evolving technological landscape, enterprises are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality software at an accelerated pace. Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) provide a centralized developer portal that empowers developers with self-service capabilities, standardized development environments, and automation tools to accelerate the software development lifecycle.

Unity Version Control (Plastic SCM) vs. Perforce Helix Core: Which Is Better?

When Plastic SCM (now Unity Version Control) was acquired by Unity in 2020, game dev and VFX studios already using the Unity Engine started considering it more seriously for version control. Why? On the surface, Plastic SCM is an attractive solution. It offers a friendly UI for artists and handles the basics of version control at low scale. But what happens when your projects grow and get more complex? Does Plastic still hold up? Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you most.

Integrating Data into a Culture of Innovation

Innovative companies require a culture of experimentation and learning. In this clip, Elizabeth Stone of Netflix explains how the company’s longstanding commitment to disruptive innovation allows her team to balance data insights with a “big bet” mindset, leading to significant wins for members and employees alike.

The impact of model-based test case design on automation

Research has shown that 35% of companies find manual software testing to be the most time-consuming part of the software development life cycle. Because manual testing is so time consuming, test automation has been growing as a solid way to improve ROI. From reduced tester fatigue and greater productivity to a better product and faster time to market – building a robust test automation framework can add numerous benefits to your team.

Appian 23.2 Product Announcement Webinar

Build AI into your processes with the Appian AI Skill Designer, uncover new insights from your data, and deliver more customized portals and sites. Appian 23.2 supercharges end-to-end process automation. You can now leverage the power of AI and ML to deliver lightning-fast apps that boost efficiency, enable data-driven insights, and create engaging user experiences—all on a single, highly secure platform.

When to Use Episodic vs. Continuous Software Testing Strategies

Robust software testing strategies are often an act of balance between extreme approaches, and approaching episodic vs. continuous testing is no different. While convention may be committed to a single strategy as an operational criterion for many organizations, consider a combined approach with the two.