Software Engineering Whitepapers

Software Engineering Whitepapers Advancing Toward Test Automation Through Effective anual Testing
This paper outlines IBM’s recommended approach to the test automation challenge, knowing that most testing is first done manually. IBM Rational Manual Tester promptly increases the effectiveness of manual testing

What’s New in UML 2.0?

Bran Selic, IBM Distinguished Engineer, discusses the motivations behind and the revisions in UML 2.0.

Next-generation model-driven development

This whitepaper traces the evolution of IBM Rational modeling tools, describes the advanced capabilities of IBM Rational Software Architect, and helps readers decide whether they can benefit from transitioning to this tool.


From Inception to Implementation: Delivering Business Value Through Enterprise Architecture

This white paper provides an overview of enterprise architecture’s role in the enterprise transformation process and the business value of EA. As EA efforts are intended to be operationalized, it also highlights implications on successful software development


Streamline and speed the delivery of high-quality software applications

This paper discusses how IBM Rational ClearQuest helps provide a consolidated, real-time view of development and testing processes, customize and enforce testing processes and workflows, and seamlessly coordinate work across distributed locations


SOA Development Using the IBM Rational Software Development Platform:A Practical Guide

Regardless of your level of SOA adoption, IBM is positioned to help with a complete set of software and service offerings to help you begin or enhance your SOA initiatives. These offerings support all the stages of the SOA lifecycle.


How the IBM Rational Team Unifying Platform Works With IBM Tools

This whitepaper introduces the IBM Rational Team Unifying Platform (part of the IBM Rational Software Development Platform) and discusses the products that make up TUP and how the platform will help customers develop better applications faster.


Process Management with IBM Rational ClearQuest software

This paper outlines the challenges of effective business process management, the capabilities needed to address those challenges and how IBM Rational® ClearQuest® change management software can be used to automate business processes for improved effectiveness and control.