Agile, DevOps and software development methodologies
Agile software development, and popular variations such as Scrum, underpin the work of many developers and testers. Regardless of the team or methodology you currently use, read expert advice on process, structure and skills for Lean, Agile, DevOps, Waterfall and more to make it work in your enterprise.
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09 Aug 2024
How to weigh the benefits and challenges of CI/CD
Many organizations begin their DevOps journey with a continuous integration and delivery pipeline. Before getting started, understand some fundamental benefits of CI/CD. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2024
Sysdig Sage early adopters kick the tires on CNAPP AI agents
AI agents in Sysdig Sage add more sophisticated multi-step reasoning than is available with generic LLMs. But it's meant to assist humans, not replace them. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Aug 2010
pigs and chickens
Pigs and chickens is an analogy used in the Scrum software development model to define the type of role an attendee can play at a daily scrum meeting. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2010
Differences in Agile and traditional software project management
In this expert response, some of the differences between project management in traditional environments and agile environments are explained. One of the biggest differences is the flexibility of scope changes that is welcomed in agile environments. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2010
Mike Cohn, an Agile enthusiast, describes what is implied by A.D.A.P.T.ing to Agile
Denver Agile-user group participant and frequent speaker Mike Cohn explains what is meant by the acronym A.D.A.P.T.ing to agile and the underlying principles behind agile. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2010
Waterfall destined for the guillotine as IBM appoints Agile its standard
Surprisingly, many IBM Innovate 2010 speakers, including Walker Royce, spoke out against waterfall and other "dated" methodologies and put their full support behind lean and agile approaches to software development. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2010
IBM chief methodologist speaks on scaling Agile projects at Innovate 2010
Agile expert, Scott Ambler, states that scalability should be a primary focus for agile development initiatives. To be effective in agile, teams must tailor efforts, tools and processes to reflect development situations, says Ambler Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2010
Kanban, an agile ancestor, offers increased flexibility for development teams
Kanban is an up-and-coming derivative of agile development based on lean manufacturing techniques. Despite their close ancestry, Kanban is considered a far more adaptive methodology than agile and offers more freedom that is restricted in agile development. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2010
Scott Ambler says Agile occurs on both team level as well as on individual
Agile thought leader and IBM consultant Scott Ambler explains how to adjust agile practices to meet the needs of your organization. Continue Reading
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24 May 2010
Agile is adoption is continuing but not without speed bumps
When it comes to agile transitioning, the teams that experience hardship are usually reluctant to allow the time and cultural shift needed to reach success, says Scott Ambler. Continue Reading
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10 May 2010
How Agile, Scrum and Lean practices evolved
At an agile user group meeting in Colorado, Jeffrey Fredrick explained the ancestral roots of agile and scrum methodologies and lean practices. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2010
STAREast keynotes concentrate on continuous integration and Agile
Continuous integration, ensuring a high-level of quality and agile were just a handful of the "hot topics" STAREast conference keynoters raised. Read about other areas of software IT pros are buzzing about in this post. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2010
ALM vendors aggregate at Colorado-based Agile conference
Application lifecycle management tool vendors gathered to present an agile ALM experience at the Colorado Springs-based conference, "Agile Comes to You." Here are some of the highlights. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2010
How enhanced Agile skills can make your resume standout
With a large percentage of Americans out of work, the better your resume looks, the better your chances are for getting a job. Boost your employability by ramping up your Agile understanding--learn how in this post. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2010
Agilists share product owner stories on Scrum and Agile
At a Colorado-based Agile assembly, product owner stories came out as the group discussed Scrum Master priniciples and development team construction, along with victories and failures with the methodology. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2010
New fuel to the Agile ALM solution fire from Version One
Agile ALM provider Version One has launched Ultimate Edition, an upgrade to its line of ALM tools, which includes improvements such as customizable reporting features, better regression test functionality and more. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2010
The Agile way, who can do it and who can't?
Agile guru Lisa Crispin explains situations in which agile is the best developmental approach and when it isn't. The decision depends on management style as well as the team's learning curve and willingness to accept the cultural shift agile requires, says Crispin. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2010
Agile project estimation guided by expert Mike Cohn
Coach, author and Agile authority figure Mike Cohn recently explained software estimating to the Denver Java User Group. Yvette Francino spoke with Cohn about his seminar on how to plan a software project with agile and what to avoid. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2010
Scrum Master or Scrum project management, is there a difference?
A Scrum Master is commonly mistaken for a project manager who works in a Scrum environment. Learn what distinguishes a Scrum Master in this expert response. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2010
Using Fist of Five, Planning Poker to reach Agile team consensus
In these tips, consensus-building tools such as Fist of Five and Planning Poker are introduced. Even when these tools are used, the team must decide how they are going to handle a stale-mate condition and move forward on decisions. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2010
Top Agile development tips of 2009
This is a yearly recap of our top viewed Agile tips and tricks. Tips include how to accelerate testing and development through agile work environments to how to select free tools Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2009
Flexibility and teamwork proven traits of Agile team maturity
In an Agile Development Practices session last week, Bob Galen an independent consultant and Agile coach, explained proven characteristics of mature Agile teams and how to make use of them. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2009
Using Agile, scaling back helps software projects in recession
Software project consultant defends proven Agile qualities to practice in a recession, what corporate attitudes testers and developers can expect from managers and how to improve their workflow. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2009
How testers can handle switching to Agile's short iterations
Software pro explains how to prioritize tasks through an agile mindset to optimize workflow productivity and turn-around iterations in shorter intervals. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2009
STPCon: How SocialText uses Agile, wikis and remote developers
Matt Heusser explains his contributions to his company, SocialText, a workplace social networking software developer, who has benefited greatly through an agile structure. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2009
First takes on Boston SPIN with Damon Poole and STPCon
Test pro Matt Heusser shares key points from "Do It Yourself Agile" author Damon Poole's talk at a Boston software user group meeting. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2009
Boston SPIN: A small group's big ideas about agile development
SPIN is a network of testers and QA pros that meet a few times a year to discuss the software industry, the group has grown to over 1,100 members in it's 17 year history. This year agile development was the major focus, here is what was said. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2009
Adaptation in project management through agile
Project managers often focus on following the test plan versus agile leaders who expect change and are prepared to adapt on the fly, learn how to transition quicly in this chapter from Agile Project Management by Jim Highsmith Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2009
The challenges of test-driven development (TDD)
Out of all agile practices, many organizations struggle the most with adoption of test-driven development (TDD) -- but that doesn't mean they're giving up on the challenge. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2009
How Covad made the switch to a distributed agile development process
Waterfall methodologies weren't working for Covad Communications, so the company switched its process to agile and cut costs while achieving faster project completions. Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2009
Can traditional project management and agile development coexist?
Are traditional project managers and agile practitioners fundamentally at odds? Or can they live together and even complement each other? Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2009
How teams transition to agile development methodologies
Organizations usually move to agile development methods for the same reasons -- scope creep, time to market -- but details of the transition can vary from team to team. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2009
Big Blue dog learns new tricks: How IBM Software Group moved to agile
In this case study, Sue McKinney, vice president of IBM's development transformation, explains how and why the IBM Software Group made the transition to agile. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jan 2009
iteration
In agile software development, an iteration is a single development cycle, usually measured as one week or two weeks. (Continued...) Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Sep 2008
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship, Chapter 1 -- What Is Clean Code?
Agile software development calls on developers to write clean code, according to Robert "Uncle Bob" Martin. This free chapter introduces the concepts and methods programmers can adopt to write truly clean code. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2008
Survey: Agile interest high, but waterfall still used by many
While there's a strong interest in new software development techniques and processes, SearchSoftwareQuality.com's 2008 Agile Trends survey found that many people still follow waterfall practices. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2008
Scrum and requirements gathering
Scrum, an agile methodology, offers great advantages for certain software project teams. Expert Betty Luedke explains the basic tenets of Scrum and how they affect requirements engineering. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Mar 2008
release plan
In agile software development, a release plan is an evolving flowchart that describes which features will be delivered in upcoming releases. (Continued...) Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2008
timebox
In agile software development, a timebox is a defined period of time during which a task must be accomplished. (Continued...) Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2007
Five steps for performing an effective software product review
Review or inspection is an important activity in any project implementation. Performing a good review of the developed product, along with capturing metrics, helps in building a quality product. In this member-submitted article, Murugan Srinivasa points out the significance of software metrics in guaranteeing an effective review of any software product. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2007
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a qualification program overseen by the Project Management Institute (PMI)... (Continued) Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2006
application firewall
An application firewall is an enhanced firewall that limits access by applications to the operating system (OS) of a computer... (Continued) Continue Reading