P - Definitions
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pair programming
Pair programming is an Agile technique originating from XP in which two developers team together and work on one computer.
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pattern (design pattern)
In software development, a pattern (or design pattern) is a written document that describes a general solution to a design problem that recurs repeatedly in many projects.
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peer review
Peer review is a process used for checking the work performed by one's equals (peers) to ensure it meets specific criteria.
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pen test (penetration testing)
Penetration testing, also called pen testing or ethical hacking, is the practice of testing a computer system, network or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.
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performance testing
Performance testing is the process of determining the speed, responsiveness and stability of a computer, network, software program or device under a workload.
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PERT chart (Program Evaluation Review Technique)
A PERT chart is a project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks within a project.
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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.
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planning board
In agile software development, a planning board is used to track the progress of an project. (Continued...)
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planning game
In agile software development, a planning game is a meeting attended by both IT and business teams that is focused on choosing stories for a release or iteration. (Continued...)
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planning poker
Planning Poker is a teambuilding activity for achieving group consensus. It is used by agile software development teams to estimate how long a component of a software project (story) will take to complete.
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polyglot programming
Polyglot programming is the practice of writing code in multiple languages to capture additional functionality and efficiency not available in a single language.
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product backlog grooming
Product backlog grooming is an Agile software development process in which the development team revisits a pre-defined product backlog, working with stakeholders to prioritize and break the backlog list into user stories for future use.
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product owner
The product owner is a role in scrum development of the person who represents the business or user community.
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program
In computing, a program is a specific set of ordered operations for a computer to perform.
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a qualification program overseen by the Project Management Institute (PMI)... (Continued)