With limited budgets, the need for customization, and the desire for user support, it’s no surprise open source software is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the DevOps arena.
With limited budgets, the need for customization, and the desire for user support, it’s no surprise open source software is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the DevOps arena.
One of the key conversations organizations and teams forget about in their transition to agile and DevOps is updating their measurement and metrics plan. Many companies are still using measurements and metrics from the traditional waterfall software development lifecycle. While some of these remain useful, many may not provide value to the team or organization—and […]
Agile emphasizes collaboration, communication, and iteration. But feedback is the technique that allows us to practice effectively as a team.
Time spent at a conference is precious, so you should make sure there is a return on that investment. What better way to do so than to leverage agile ideas? Here are a few tips based on the principles behind the Agile Manifesto for getting the most out of attending a conference. Embrace change Like […]
The start of a new year always comes with new resolutions, goals, and a set of plans to grow in the future. The excitement and energy that a new start brings can rejuvenate a team. However, if you’re not careful, that same ambition can lead to failure. When you begin planning for the year, it […]
I’m often asked about the future of the testing role. Should I change my career direction? What’s in store for testing roles? Will there be a need for quality and testing expertise in the future? As a quality engineer, or tester, or testing leader, where do I go from here? No one has a crystal […]
One of the most common complaints of any software team during a retrospective is the issue of too many meetings. While agile ceremonies have the potential to provide a lot of value to the team when done correctly, often teams find themselves frustrated because the meetings did not provide enough (or any) benefit for the […]
What does each Agile Manifesto principle mean and how can teams get started down the right path in using each Agile Manifesto principle?
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At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behavior accordingly.