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February 2007

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February 2007

 

Our monthly newsletters have covered various topics that enable you to accelerate the delivery of even better software such as Continuous Integration, Build Automation, and Microsoft's Visual Studio Team System. This month, we encourage your thoughts and comments as we further explore Build Automation.

One of the most important aspects of delivering reliable software assets quickly is the notion of predictability. Predictability ensures reliability through the elimination of assumptions (such as defect x was fixed and that Joe developer’s code met organizational standards) that increase the risk of missing deadlines.

At Stelligent, we eliminate production delays with automated build systems that do more than merely compile-- they test, examine and package complete releases at the press of a button. In essence, we make your build process a non-event, so that you can focus on development.

This month, we’ve released a new podcast that focuses on Built Automation with Maven 2 and CruiseControl. I think you’ll find this short conversation interesting! Lastly, I'm excited to announce that Paul, Levent, and I have been invited to speak at a few upcoming events. You can view our full schedule below-- if you are able to attend one of the many events we’ll be speaking at in 2007, we’d welcome an opportunity to say hi!

Sincerely,

Andrew Glover
President, Stelligent Incorporated

In this issue
  • Use test categorization for agile builds
  • Integrating Maven 2 with CruiseControl podcast
  • Build software better, build software faster
  • Upcoming speaking engagements
  • Build Automation content on Test Early

  • Integrating Maven 2 with CruiseControl podcast

    In the fourth edition of the Stelligent Early Quality Podcast series, Paul Duvall and Levent Gurses discuss how Continuous Integration can be simplified with two popular tools: CruiseControl and Maven 2.

    If you're looking to intensify your CI and testing process and want to learn more about how these tools can help, this podcast will be a valuable resource for you.


    Build software better, build software faster
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    To guarantee accelerated software delivery, Stelligent introduces improvements in the way our customers compile, inspect, share and assemble their source code assets.

    By implementing an approach we call Seriate (which means arranged in a series) we deliver the following steps of accelerated delivery:

    • Reliable - implementation of an automated build system that is more than just a compile, but tests, inspects, and deploys software
    • Recurrent - unite the efforts of developers-- whether local or dispersed-- with continuous integration that reacts to every change in an SCM system
    • Responsive - real-time feedback regarding code reliability enables critical decision to be made with confidence and predictability

    The Seriate approach transforms the way software is built so that our customers build software better as they build software faster.


    Upcoming speaking engagements

    Stelligent employees Andrew Glover, Paul Duvall, and Levent Gurses have been invited to speak at a number of software conferences in the coming months. Stop by and say hi to them if you are able to attend one of these events.

    Upcoming Dates and Links:


    Build Automation content on Test Early

    Since the launch of Test Early, many of our articles focus solely on the importance of builds and how they positively affect code quality:




    Use test categorization for agile builds

    Andrew Glover explains why grouping developer tests into categories ensures end-to-end system soundness, which can make all the difference in reducing software build duations.

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