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Codacy nabs $15M to improve code reviews with automation

TechCrunch

Code review is a key step during the software development process — it’s when people check a program by viewing and reading parts of the source code. But despite its importance, not all developers are pleased with the way traditional code reviews work. Image Credits: Codacy.

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The HP-Autonomy lawsuit: Timeline of an M&A disaster

CIO

Rather than selling software to customers, HP said, Autonomy had been selling them hardware at a loss, then booking the sales as software licensing revenue. Its Agentware internet search tools are used by enterprises including Barclays Bank and Unilever and sold as shrink-wrapped software through retail outlets. billion or $11.7

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Unlocking the M&A code: 5 factors that can make (or break) a deal

TechCrunch

Frank Roe Contributor Share on Twitter Frank Roe is CEO of SmartBear , a provider of software development and visibility tools. Facebook’s purchase of Instagram in 2012 allowed the social media behemoth to dominate the photo-sharing space. The company has completed eight acquisitions in less than five years.

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Talks with Software Development Experts Initiative

Apiumhub

We are excited to introduce our new initiative “Talks with Software Development Experts,” a space in which we interview software developers and leaders in the industry to get to know more about their careers, initiatives, interests, and opinions on various topics related to the tech industry.

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QA Wolf exits stealth with an end-to-end service for software testing

TechCrunch

QA Wolf , a cloud-based platform designed to detect bugs in software, today exited stealth and announced a $20 million funding round led by Inspired Capital with participation from Notation Capital, Operator Partners and Thiel Capital and several angel investors (among them Peter Thiel). Neither, obviously, are very desirable scenarios.

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20 influential women in software development

Apiumhub

In the software development field, we always hear famous names like Martin Fowler, Kent Beck, George H. That is why today I decided to write about amazing successful, talented and influential women in software development. 20 influential women in software development. . 1 – Elisabeth Hendrickson.

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5 Tips for Successfully Implementing Behavior-Driven Development in Your Team

Gorilla Logic

Experiences like these make many developers think about using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). BDD emphasizes collaboration between developers, testers, and stakeholders to define and deliver software that meets business requirements. For each team member, ask: Are they familiar with BDD or TDD?