Alan Parker Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Introduction to Software Development and Management Purpose The fundamental purpose of software development and management practice is to ensure that software applications meet the diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Could you be a citizen developer? I use low-code and no-code tools for various different automations and data processing at work, and while I’m no expert, the low-code revolution is going to make it easier for us all to do a whole lot of stuff without input from IT. Skilled developers are in demand. Ideation 2.0:

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ClickUp and Monday are two of the more visible project management software products on the market. ProjectManager is an award-winning project and portfolio management software that has better features than either ClickUp or Monday and at a competitive price. While both are collaborative software tools, ClickUp has real-time chat.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2019

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. High financial risk due to the initial estimate being based on initial requirements that are very likely to change. Fixed price/cost (ranged).

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2022

Can scrum be used outside software development? I’ve often worked in cases in non-software where I might have had 10 options that I would consider for the team. And so it’s crucial that if you’re working in non-software and also I would argue in software you need to learn the business domain. Absolutely. .

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Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 1, 2021

Some people in startups believe that developing software with Test Driven Development ( TDD ) will delay their time to market , so they avoid using it and may go as far as saying T DD is incompatible with startups. . T he relationship between TDD and startups is tricky , though. But l earning TDD takes time.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features. Asana is an online project management software that has project management and task management features. It’s generally a more robust software than Asana. Fair enough. What Is Asana?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The project management software is expensive, complicated and not collaborative. Let’s look at several open-source Microsoft Project alternatives and see what they have to offer, where they succeed as project management software and where they fall short. They can be easily customizable, modifying source code to fit one’s needs.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. One such practice is Test Driven Development or TDD. What is TDD? Enough business code is created which makes the failing test case pass.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 8, 2019

This is a review of the product using my laptop and Chrome browser, and my iPad with Safari, in June 2019. It would have been better to use something that would help colleagues track and manage the project, a reference number or department code. If you set a start and due date for the task, the activity appears on the Gantt chart.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way. The role of a release manager is crucial in ensuring that software projects are completed on time and within budget.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fast forward to our modern era, as we traverse the intricate landscape of software development, particularly through the lens of the agile approach, we find these age-old Greek sins echoing in the challenges and pitfalls agile teams often encounter. The absence of an ordered backlog is another telltale sign.

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Leading Agile

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding why software grows complex is crucial for addressing it. Fear of Change: Avoiding changes leads to duplicated and complex code. Dependencies: More dependencies make the code harder to manage. Unplanned Technical Debt: Shortcuts taken during development add unforeseen debt. Let’s discuss some common causes.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This one is for software developers. ” In particular, I’m thinking about the notion of keeping the software design clean at all times. ” The term “technical debt” isn’t just an excuse to type code as fast as possible and ignore design. .” Don’t Ask for Permission.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

I read something recently – might have been on social media somewhere, but I don’t recall exactly – a story about how test-driven development (TDD) had caused a software development team to allow a defect into their product. The person sharing the story believed the cause of the defect was TDD.

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Planio

OCTOBER 2, 2019

But software development isn’t one of them. Every great piece of software starts with a plan and a clear process in place. Luckily, there are numerous software development processes you can choose from when you’re starting your next project. But which software development process is right for you?

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nTask

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The methodology is incredible when it comes to software development and that is exactly why, in this article, we are going to talk about the Agile Software Development Lifecycle and what it contains in 2022. What is the Agile Software Development Lifecycle? Adaptive Software Development.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 11, 2024

There are many software solutions to make a Gantt chart, from simple data visualization tools to specialized Gantt chart software equipped with advanced project planning, scheduling and tracking tools. It’s an ideal solution for both beginning and experienced project management software users.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2024

Think of it almost as how pair programming in software development works where developers work together to develop, test and validate software development. Scrum was born out of software development and has moved well beyond to almost every type of complex product creation and management.

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Wrike

MAY 27, 2023

Software development is a complex process that involves various phases, ranging from planning and design to implementation and testing. In this article, we’ll explore key software development methodologies, their benefits, drawbacks, and when they are ideal to use.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2024

ProjectManager is an award-winning project management software that offers kanban boards with robust features for managing tasks and workflows in any industry. For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

The agile manifesto includes principles such as “continuous delivery of valuable software”, “continuous attention to technical excellence” and “at regular intervals the team reflects on how to become more effective”. Following these principles are a greater enabler of agility than following the Scrum framework alone. Sheppard & W.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. Scrum is part of agile software development and teams practicing agile. What Is the Scrum Methodology? Learn More!

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Wrike

JULY 9, 2024

How can you ensure your software projects are delivered to brief and can adapt to unexpected challenges, user feedback, and market development? Project management systems for software development usually prioritize oversight, because that’s what managers need to lead projects effectively. The projects can be more complex.

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Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2024

In Scrum, the Sprint Review event is when the Scrum Team collaborates with stakeholders by inspecting the work that was completed during the Sprint and discussing how to move forward in a valuable way. However, in our experience, it is rare that teams get the full value that they should from their Sprint Reviews.

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Wrike

JUNE 29, 2023

This draft represents the code that’s just been written. Your code is like your story. syntax in code and grammar in writing), and ultimately achieve its purpose (e.g., The code review process is like the editing phase in writing a book. You give it to someone else to read — this person is like the code reviewer.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Developers explained that pair programming is a software development technique where two programmers work together at one workstation. One programmer writes code while the other reviews each line as the first programmer creates it. At the Sprint Review, they revealed their astonishing results.

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nTask

JANUARY 6, 2022

In this blog, we have gathered the 10 best process management software reviews for you to choose the best pick for your company. However, let’s first see what process management is and the need to have process management software. All you need is good process management software to make your job easier. Sign up today!

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The developers commit to delivering the Sprint Goal, which in my view means they will do their best, 'not move mountains.' If the Increment is not Done, it cannot be released or presented at the Sprint Review. A Sprint Review gathers more feedback on the latest Done Increment but is not a gate for release, which enables outcomes.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

My experience was mostly in using Scrum in software development teams and organizations, not in battery development where molecular formulas replace lines of code and anodes and cathodes are some of the artifacts. Familiarity: Needless to say, but Agile and Scrum are very well known in the software industry.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2021

Many teams are struggling with delivering modern software because they are not building with Test First Principals. A common form of Test First is Test Driven Development (TDD) and we can use it to meet more of our customer’s expectations, minimise our maintenance costs, and get fewer regressions and bugs in production.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. This brainstorming element normally falls outside of the traditional project management role, but is more prevalent in software projects, when engineers have a free reign to come up with new ideas and then have to see them through. It’s all brilliant.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developing software, like any project, is complicated and littered with roadblocks. A bug is a problem with a feature or the functionality of the software, which needs to be fixed before it can be shipped to customers. The more information, the better for the developer to debug the software so it doesn’t happen again.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Software development is an integral part of the modern world. In today’s digital age, software is used in virtually every industry, from healthcare to finance to entertainment. However, for those outside of the field, software development can seem like a complex and mysterious process.

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