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What is a technical project manager? (And why you should think about becoming one)

Planio

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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Doing the Right Thing Right - Validation and Verification

Scrum.org

In the world of software engineering, two terms that often cause some confusion are verification and validation. While they may sound similar, they serve distinct purposes in the development of software products. Think of verification as the technical quality check phase in software development.

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Transitioning from manufacturing to software engineering and development and various other industries, the Kanban Board has become a fundamental tool for visual management in project and workflow management, credited to the Agile movement. Columns might include "Ideation," "Design," "Approval," "Execution," and "Review."

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11 Popular Assessments to Test Programming Skills

Teamweek

Technology is advancing at unprecedented speeds. But assessing a candidate’s skills can take many forms – from simple programming tests to live coding challenges and take-home assignments. Use them in conjunction with each other to develop the best assessment process. Review a candidate’s entire portfolio.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower - Project Management

Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact. In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime.

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The Pillar of Steady Operations: Site Reliability Engineer

Wrike

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, maintaining a stable and reliable system infrastructure is paramount to business success. Enter the Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), the unsung hero of the digital age. Unlike traditional system administrators, SREs bring a software engineering perspective to the table.

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Project Delivery through the Definition of Done

Project Pulse Journal

Due to their different approaches to project management, this definition varies significantly between Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This helps the project team define what needs to be delivered and prevent potential scope creep. They should include specific performance metrics, testing requirements, and review processes.