Tag: agile
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Why Are Development Metrics Important?
I write about this topic a lot, but it’s one that is important to me and the teams that I manage. It helps create a culture of transparency and problem solving. Team velocity, individual velocity, number of tickets completed and bugs fixed are all metrics that serve as the compass guiding teams through the complex…
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Story Points & Velocity
A core principles of Agile is adaptability. By tracking story points rather than dates, teams embrace the agile mindset, allowing them to be more flexible in responding to changes. Story points are a unit of measure for the complexity and effort required to complete a task, making them a more accurate gauge of the work…
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Significance of Technical Design Documents in Software Engineering Teams
A well-crafted Technical Design Document (TDD) serves as a crucial blueprint for the development process, enabling teams to align, plan, and execute effectively. Understanding the Role of Technical Design Documents TDDs serve as a bridge between conceptualization and implementation in software development teams. They provide a structured framework for translating high-level ideas into concrete plans,…
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Building the Foundations for Success: Creating Proper Agile Processes in Startups and Tech Teams
In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment, startups and tech teams must be agile to stay competitive and deliver high-quality products in a predictable way to their customers. Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, have become a cornerstone for many successful organizations. By implementing agile processes early on, tech teams can foster collaboration, streamline development, and…
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Expectations
In today’s fast-paced engineering and development landscape, where teams are juggling multiple projects simultaneously, setting proper expectations is crucial for achieving success. As Agile practitioners, we understand the importance of clarity, accountability, and aligning our efforts towards common goals. By effectively managing expectations, we can optimize our team’s velocity, improve delivery dates, and foster a…
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Context Switching
Context Switching:– A study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance found that context switching, even for short periods, can significantly impair productivity and increase the likelihood of errors.– According to a survey by RescueTime, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to regain focus after a distraction…
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Developer Velocity
Developer Velocity for me is an essential metric in today’s dynamic tech landscape, representing the speed and efficiency with which a development team delivers high-quality software. It encompasses coding speed, collaboration, deployment frequency, and time-to-market. This quantifiable measure empowers teams to assess their productivity and make informed decisions for process optimization. Developer Velocity serves as…