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Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

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It’s a tool that can be used for any methodology due to its multiple project views. For example, project managers can plan on robust Gantt charts that link all four types of task dependencies, filter the critical path and set a baseline to track time, costs and more in real time. Jira can’t do that without costly integrations.

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Software Development Estimation: A Quick Guide

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Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Even before the planning stage , it’s critical to create an accurate forecast of the project’s duration, costs and more. Despite its importance, software development estimation is often overlooked. What Is Software Development Estimation?

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4 Free & Open-Source Microsoft Project Alternatives: Ranked

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Sometimes a consumer gets what they paid for, which is why we’ll also review a commercial Microsoft Project alternative and see how it stands up against Microsoft Project open source alternatives. The more technical teams, working in IT and other departments, are familiar with open source and the Linux operating system.

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How to Fund a Software Development Project

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A critical success factor for a software development project is how it is funded. In this blog I’ll explore several common options for funding software development projects. Suitable for outsourcing feature-based work but generally not used for internal development. Context Counts When Choosing a Funding Option.

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Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

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The release manager at my last job worked closely with the development team to review what code changes would be coming. Once everything looks good from a technical standpoint, the release manager could start working on preparing communications about the upcoming software change. And then the cycle begins again!

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Technical Debt: What Is It & How Do I Avoid It?

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Planning for a project is essentially choosing one path forward to achieve your goals and objectives. There are many ways to proceed, but through research, experience and good judgement, the best route is picked when creating a project plan. But things don’t always work out as planned. What Is Technical Debt?

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. Agile Methodology.