Abstract: In a first aspect, a first defect analysis method is provided. The first method includes the steps of (1) while testing a software project, identifying at least one failure caused by an environment of the project; and (2) considering the effect of the project environment on the software project while analyzing the failure. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems and articles of manufacture are provided for organizing, managing and utilizing standard development templates and framework components in an application development environment. Functionality provided by embodiments of the present invention allows developers to develop applications more efficiently and cost effectively.

Abstract: A method, system and article of manufacture for database management and, more particularly, for managing multiple information management tools in a data processing system. One embodiment provides a method of managing multiple information management tools in a data processing system. The method comprises displaying, on a display device, a user interface of a toolkit configured for managing the multiple information management tools, the user interface comprising a plurality of selectable operations applicable to information management tools, receiving a user selection of an operation of the plurality of selectable operations, and applying the selected operation to at least one of the information management tools.