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March 2021

Why Is Traceability Important?

Full traceability is critical for many organizations, particularly those who need to meet regulatory compliance in their industry or minimize risk. In this blog, we discuss the importance of traceability by examining four real examples of where a lack of traceability caused issues for organizations, in some cases proving very costly. Related blog >> What Is Traceability?

Virtual Production Setup: The Entertainment Technology Center Case Study

When the world went remote, studios needed to limit the number of people on set. To support the shift to remote work, teams needed to learn and implement new software tools. Game technology — like Unreal Engine and Unity — were powerful enough to meet the demands for this rapidly changing industry. But what else does a virtual production setup need?

Optimizing the Docker Container Image for C++ Microservices

In previous posts, we covered the basics of a C++ Microservices deployment including: With those basics in place, this blog will focus on optimization of the container in a C++ Microservices deployment. We'll examine how to structure the Dockerfile and the resulting Docker image to reduce the number of layers and disk space used.

Top 5 Helix ALM FAQs

When it comes to learning a new software, there are often more questions than answers. Getting started, setting up your environment, and learning how and when to use the tool are just the beginning. To top it off, many of us now work from home with limited access to our teams. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Listed below are the top questions that have come through our customer care center over the last few months, as well as the solutions. Don’t see your question?

The Easy Ways to Migrate Jira to an on-Prem Solution

By now you've heard that Atlassian is deprecating its server products. For Jira users who cannot or do not want to move to the Cloud, this is troubling news. Data Center is an option, but it's quite an expensive alternative if you do not need its minimum 500 users. Then again, it's quite disruptive to migrate to a new tool, isn't it? No one wants to interrupt their workflow by changing tools — especially one that is so central to daily operations. But it does not have to be so scary.

DevSecOps Checklist for Reliable, Automated Software Security

The purpose of a DevSecOps checklist is not to list every single action and practice you should take to ensure that DevSecOps pipeline is effective. Rather, the purpose is to help you establish the right sort of DevSecOps mindset. DevSecOps is more than a collection of best practices, it’s a shared mindset that security is the responsibility of everyone on your team.

Building Custom Servlets for C++ Microservices in Docker

In a previous post, C++ Microservices in Docker, we worked through the steps for creating a docker container that exposes a HydraExpress servlet container. We successfully deployed our HydraExpress server instance in Docker, however all that was available were the default example servlets. User application code wasn’t exposed. Let’s fix that and look at deploying custom C++ Servlet instances within the HydraExpress Docker container.

What Is Perforce?

Many development teams today know that the Perforce name has roots with version control. But the company does so much more. Today, Perforce helps enterprises succeed by delivering world-class solutions and support they need to accelerate digital transformation, innovate at scale, and achieve DevOps success. In this blog, we cover how the company has evolved. Read along or jump to the section that interests you most.

Who Is Perforce?

For years now, enterprises have embarked on their own unique digital transformation journeys. They’ve worked to evolve processes and methodologies, to securely move applications and systems to the cloud, and to speed up cycles to deliver more, faster, and win in their markets. But 2020 was a pivotal year. The pace of change went on fast forward. Suddenly, teams were even more distributed than ever before. Flexibility became an imperative. Remote collaboration was required.

Guide to Automotive Software Development

The automotive software development process can be complex and time-consuming, which is why it is important to use the right software development tools and follow best practices for automotive software development. By doing so, you are able to ensure secure, reliable, and standards-compliant automotive software. Here, we provide an overview of the key automotive software standards that you should use, the best practices to safeguard against security threats, and touch on autonomous vehicles and smart car features.