Jan Kuntscher released their first episode with an exciting update from Atlassian: Whiteboards for Confluence. In this video you'll get an overview of the enhanced collaboration of Whiteboards with seamless Jira integration and powerful visualization options. 

For many professionals, including freelancers, accountants, lawyers, advertising firms, PR agencies, and consultants, precise time management is crucial. It plays a pivotal role in internal project coordination and, more importantly, in properly billing client services. This post delves into the nuances between billable and non-billable hours, outlines the activities you can charge for, and underscores the importance of monitoring your billable hours.

Swimlanes in Jira is a feature that divides the board into horizontal rows, providing a way to further organize issues in your sprint or project. They can help make the board more manageable and provide a quick way to identify bottlenecks and track the progress of tasks within different categories. In this article, you can explore ideas shared by Old Street Solutions' Marketing Team. 

While code review is vital in maintaining code quality, the modern agile environment demands more collaborative efforts within development teams. Peer code review alone is insufficient. It is necessary to establish clear coding standards and comprehensively understand user requirements to uncover potential bugs, even with code reviews. This eBook delves into the significance of code quality and its integration within collaborative development processes.

The research, conducted by SmartBear, aims to identify the most recent benchmarks and gain valuable insights into the future direction of the API industry. The study examines the latest methodologies, practices, and tools software teams employ worldwide. The data was collected from a diverse group of over 1,100 API practitioners and customers representing various industries and companies of various sizes.

Most developers regularly use APIs, and many rely on third-party APIs. Building API ecosystems is increasingly valued by businesses. According to SmartBear, Expedia, for example, generates over 90% of its revenue through APIs. Discoverability plays a crucial role in the success of data-driven businesses, enabling developers to find, access, and utilize APIs effectively. This article explores the significance of API discoverability and provides insights on maximizing API adoption and success.

Agile teams face the challenge of accommodating evolving requirements while constantly delivering new features. This raises a crucial question: should tasks be automated or performed manually? While automated tests offer speed, they require an initial setup and ongoing maintenance. This article explores the comparison between test automation and manual tests, offering a guide to assist you in determining the optimal testing approach for your project's test cases.

By adopting Agile principles such as collaboration, iterative development, and continuous feedback, you can effectively respond to changing requirements and market dynamics. However, these transitions take time and effort. Shifting from sequential, linear development to Agile can be daunting without the proper mindset and tools, including test management tools. This article delves into the testing challenges associated with digital transformations and guides on selecting the appropriate tools to navigate this transition successfully.

Appfire expert Ed Gaile presents a comprehensive demo that showcases Appfire's IT Service Management (ITSM) solution. The demo focuses on integrating eight ITSM solution apps and demonstrates how they can transform your service desk. 

IT asset management (ITAM) is crucial for organizations to manage their technology assets effectively. It involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of these assets, including their accounting, tracking, upgrading, maintenance, and appropriate disposal. Read this article to learn what is encompassed under the IT asset umbrella as failure to implement proper ITAM practices can result in losing control over technology assets, leaving the organization vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, and failing to comply with regulations. 

Change management acts as a crucial catalyst, bridging the gap between innovative ideas and their realization within an organization. By leveraging the capabilities of Jira and implementing the best practices outlined in this article, companies can effectively manage change, facilitating team improvement and growth and fostering an environment conducive to continuous development and evolution. 

Many teams rely on automated functional tests to scale their efforts, but these tests often overlook an essential aspect: the visual appearance of the user interface (UI). Successful QA teams utilize automated visual testing tools (like SmartBear's VisualTest) to address this issue. These tools offer a faster and more reliable way to ensure a high-quality user experience.