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DEFINITION: A software developer's kit (SDK) is a set of programs used by a computer programmer to write application programs. Typically, an SDK includes a visual screen builder, an editor, a compiler, a linker, and sometimes other facilities. The term is used by Microsoft, Sun Microsystems,  … 
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The Five Simple Secrets to a Successful Software Initiative
sponsored by Slingshot eCity
WHITE PAPER: Directing a major new software initiative is an exciting responsibility. It is also a complex task that can be overwhelming. This document explains five simple secrets to a successful software initiative.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008
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TOPICS:  Collaboration | Collaborative Applications Software | Competition | ERP | Productivity | Software Architectures | Software Configuration Management | Software Development Tools | Software Implementation | Vendors
Business Rule Management: Automating Policy Management
sponsored by ILOG, Inc. (BRMS)
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how business rule management systems can be used to meet the diverse range of stakeholder requirements associated with an automated policy management system.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 May 2006
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TOPICS:  Application Development | Application Life-Cycle Management | Business Process Management | Business Process Management Software | Policy Management | Regulations | Scalability Testing | Software Development Tools
Why Business Rules: A Case for Business Consumers of Information Technology
sponsored by ILOG, Inc. (BRMS)
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the relationship between business and IT groups within the typical enterprise and explores how the implementation of a Business Rules Management System (BRMS) allows both groups find common ground.
Posted: 02 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2006
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TOPICS:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Business Intelligence | Business IT Alignment | Enterprise Resource Management | Policy-Based Network Management | SOA | Software Developers | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools
Five Myths of Agile Development
sponsored by VersionOne Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will gain insight into five myths commonly associated with agile development. Explore what agile development is in reality, what it is not, and the true benefits of transitioning to agile methods in your organization.
Posted: 15 Oct 2008 | Published: 26 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Business IT Alignment | Productivity | Project Management | Software Best Practices | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools | Software Engineering Institute | Software Quality Assurance | Testing
Overcoming Mobile Fragmentation: Building Applications for Multiple Operating Systems
sponsored by Recursion Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: It's a growing nightmare to build applications that run on different operating systems and maintain some degree of compatibility and interoperability. This paper discusses some challenges and trade-offs developers make and highlights one solution.
Posted: 03 Oct 2008 | Published: 03 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Development | Application Integration | Application Performance Management | Middleware | Mobile Device Management | Operating Systems | SOAP | Software Development Tools
Agile Development: A Manager's Roadmap for Success
sponsored by VersionOne Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the key characteristics of successful agile managers as they introduce and scale agile methods. Learn what agile managers can do to help their teams and organizations adopt agile development practices to deliver real...
Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 26 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Collaboration | Productivity | Project Management | Project Management Software | Project Portfolio Management | Quality Control | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools | Software Quality Assurance
Agile Development Doesn't Have to Mean Fragile Enterprise Processes
sponsored by MKS, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the Agile practices and approaches must be blended with proven enterprise practices to achieve the right mix of agility and discipline.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Development | Application Life-Cycle Management | Enterprise | Project Management | Regulatory Compliance | Software Development Tools
Mastering the Iteration: The Heartbeat of Agile Development
sponsored by Rally Software Development Corp.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper is an excerpt from the book "Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises", and describes the iteration pattern and activities that a team engages in to create tested, value-delivered code in a short time box.
Posted: 14 Aug 2008 | Published: 14 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Code Management | Project Management | Project Management Software | Software Configuration Management | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools
Four Starting Points for Effective Project and Portfolio Management
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Many IT project management initiatives often miss goals, exceed budgets and fail to deliver benefits. Read this paper to learn how optimizing project management can help organizations transition from managing IT projects to managing business outcomes.
Posted: 01 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Business IT Alignment | Business Process Management | IT Best Practices | Project Management | Project Management Software | Project Portfolio Management | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools
Virtualized Applications Streamline, Secure and Manage Your Business
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: To deal with the complexity and cost of application deployment, maintenance and performance, organizations are looking for solutions to streamline, secure and manage delivery of their applications. Virtualized application delivery is the solution.
Posted: 05 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Deployment | Blade Servers | Managed Security Services | Networking | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Methodologies | Software Development Tools | Software Virtualization
Deploying Location Intelligence in a SOA
sponsored by MapInfo Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how to effectively implement a secure, scalable SOA through the use of location technology.
Posted: 05 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Deployment | Application Performance Management | J2EE Application Server Software | Location-Based Services | Location-Based Services (Software) | SOA | Software Development Tools | Web Services
From Mobile to SOA: A Guide for Optimized Application Deployment
sponsored by MapInfo Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a guide for enhanced application development and deployment, improving an organization's ability to meet consumer requirements.
Posted: 05 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Deployment | Application Development Tools | Application Software | Functional Requirements | Mobile Device Management | SOA | Software Development Tools | Web Services
5 Levels of Agile Planning: From Enterprise Product Vision to Team Stand-up
sponsored by Rally Software Development Corp.
WHITE PAPER: Existing agile methods often focus on small, single-team projects, overlooking the broader impact of large programs. This paper outlines a distinct planning framework that has been successful in large-scale agile software development projects and relies..
Posted: 19 Jun 2007 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Development and Integration Services | Collaboration | Project Management | Project Management Software | ROI | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Tools
A Project Manager's Survival Guide to Going Agile
sponsored by Rally Software Development Corp.
WHITE PAPER: This paper focuses on re-defining the job of project manager to better fit the self-managed team environment, one of the core Agile principles. Special emphasis is placed on the shift to servant leadership, with its focus on facilitation and collaboration
Posted: 25 Aug 2006 | Published: 14 Aug 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Development and Integration Services | Business Process Management Software | Collaboration | Database Management Software | Project Management Software | ROI | Software Development Tools
 
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS DEFINITION (continued): … A software developer's kit (SDK) is a set of programs used by a computer programmer to write application programs. Typically, an SDK includes a visual screen builder, an editor, a compiler, a linker, and sometimes other facilities. The term is used by Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and a number of other companies.

This term is sometimes seen as software development kit.
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