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Building Software Project Teams
How do I prepare for a software testing job?
A software testing job can be an exciting, rewarding and flexible choice. Expert tester Gerie Owen details what you'll need to do in order to begin. Continue Reading
Mastering mob programming
Mob programming is a new Agile software development practice, where six or more developers work together on a single problem. Here's how to get started. Continue Reading
Project managers must overcome resistance to change
When the office culture is resistant to change, how can project managers start things moving in a positive direction? Continue Reading
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Self-taught software developer shares her story
A self-taught software developer shares what it's like to be a female software engineer in a time where women in technology are still all too uncommon. Continue Reading
Consider building salespeople's business analysis skills
Business analysis skills are lacking at many organizations. BA training and certifications may be underutilized resources for supporting better sales. Continue Reading
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Definitions to Get Started
View All Definitions Techniques for gathering requirements in Agile scrum
Discovering Agile requirements: story mapping, the scrum master role and tools that increase the team's ability to communicate effectively can help.Continue Reading
build server
A build server is a machine on which a software project can be continuously built from changes that are committed to the repository.Continue Reading
Learning culture critical to Agile success
Quality Time columnist Jennifer Lent spoke to Lisa Crispin and Janet Gregory about their new book and the learning culture needed for companies practicing Agile. Get the inside scoop here.Continue Reading
Next generation Agile: Guide to continuous development
Learn about next generation Agile and how continuous development is changing software project management and development teams.Continue Reading
Agile pairing and Agile swarming jumpstart projects
Pairing and swarming can boost Agile productivity. Management expert Johanna Rothman explains how to get started with these practices and why they work.Continue Reading
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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.Continue Reading
Project management tools and strategies: Other useful resources
Project management blogs, guides, columns, book excerpts and online communities are useful resources for any software PM.Continue Reading
Project management tools and strategies: Team building and managing basics
Software project management is made easier by tools and strategies. These tips, articles, expert advice columns and book excerpts teach PMs how to use these resources.Continue Reading
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a qualification program overseen by the Project Management Institute (PMI)... (Continued)Continue Reading
How project management methods can improve software
Software project management takes knowledge, patience, skill and a lot of courage. The articles, tips, definitions and expert advice in this learning guide have been carefully selected to meet the unique needs of software project managers. Learn how...Continue Reading