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Developer Experience
The 5 SPACE metrics and how to use them in your organization
Swimm Team 8 min read

What are SPACE metrics?  SPACE metrics are a set of measures designed to evaluate…

Application Modernization
7 Approaches to Mainframe Modernization
Swimm Team 9 min read

What Is mainframe modernization?  Mainframe modernization refers to the process of updating and upgrading…

Application Modernization
Legacy System Modernization: Approaches, Challenges, and Best Practices
Swimm Team 11 min read

What are legacy systems?  Legacy systems refer to old technology or computer systems that…

GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot: Complete Guide to Features, Limitations & Alternatives
Swimm Team 11 min read

What Is GitHub Copilot?  GitHub Copilot is an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to…

Developer Experience
Cycle time: formula, causes of high cycle time and how to improve it
Swimm Team 8 min read

What is cycle time in software development? Cycle time in software development measures the…

Legacy Code
Understanding COBOL Migration and a 9-Step Migration Plan
Swimm Team 9 min read

What is COBOL and why do organizations migrate?  COBOL, an acronym for Common Business-Oriented…

Legacy Code
COBOL Modernization: Benefits, Challenges, and 5 Critical Techniques
Swimm Team 7 min read

What is COBOL modernization?  COBOL modernization refers to the process of updating and improving…

Large Language Models
LLM Context Windows: Basics, Examples, and Prompting Best Practices
Swimm Team 8 min read

What Is a Large Language Model Context Window?  A context window refers to the…

Application Modernization
Application Modernization: Patterns, Challenges, and Tips for Success
Swimm Team 10 min read

What Is Application Modernization?  Application modernization involves updating or transforming legacy software systems to…

GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot Enterprise: Pricing, Features, and How to Get Started
Swimm Team 8 min read

What Is GitHub Copilot Enterprise?  The Enterprise tier GitHub Copilot is the most advanced…

GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot Pricing Plans and How to Get Copilot for Free
Swimm Team 6 min read

What Is GitHub Copilot and How Is It Priced?  GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered…

GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot Chat: A Practical Guide
Swimm Team 9 min read

What Is GitHub Copilot Chat? GitHub Copilot Chat is a feature within GitHub Copilot,…

Developer Experience
What Are the DORA Metrics, Benchmarks, and How to Calculate
Swimm Team 8 min read

What Is DORA?  DORA stands for DevOps Research and Assessment. It is an influential…

Developer Experience
Developer Productivity: 5 Metrics, 4 Barriers and How to Overcome Them
Swimm Team 13 min read

What Is Software Developer Productivity?  Software developer productivity refers to the efficiency and effectiveness…

Developer Experience
Internal Developer Platform: Key Components and 5 Tools to Know About
Swimm Team 12 min read

What Is an Internal Developer Platform (IDP)? An internal developer platform (IDP) is a…

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