This year’s global pandemic has forced the fast adjustment for many organizations from in-office normality to a remote working setup at whiplash speed. The rapid adoption of remote working is not easy though—even without the pressure of COVID. Challenges are abundant for both those with remote working experience and those without. Managers and team leaders …
There are many reasons why DevOps is becoming a more popular approach in today’s development landscape. Over the last three years, adoption has increased by an average of 7% in organizations, with 2019 set to see even more growth. The methodology is designed to allow for rapid iterations without sacrificing flow, improve cost-effectiveness (and productivity …
Efficiency is one of the fundamental pillars upon which any successful business is built. We’re all familiar with the old adage that “Time is money,” but many companies don’t appreciate just how deep this simple observation runs. Amongst businesses who do prioritize the efficiency of their operations, there is an ongoing need to devise better …
Formatting code correctly and adhering to best practices is crucial if you are developing software as part of a team. So, a good software developer needs to be mindful of the many and various conventions, both formal and informal, which exist for writing code. When everyone is using the same formatting and the same protocols, …
It’s always good to be aiming higher and trying to achieve more in life and in the workplace. In fact, many of us would admit to needing a little extra push and motivation sometimes to help us achieve our ambitions. But it is important to balance these ambitions with realistic and achievable everyday goals. When …
On the surface of it, the idea of an internal superhero seems like a great notion for any business. At one time or another, we’ve all found ourselves pulling our hair out while our co-workers flap around like headless chickens, as we try in vain to save a project that has gone wildly off the …
Monorepos (putting all your code in one repository) are a fairly controversial topic in the world of software development for a number of interesting reasons. For many developers, the thought of storing every line of code in a single central repository brings them out in a cold sweat, and they have to go lie down …
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Software engineers spend significant amounts of time seeking to streamline software development and production. This endeavor results in constant changes that can cause software and performance defects which continue to consume even more time and productivity. This imbalance has created the necessity for constant care and maintenance of the development pipeline. And teams turn to …
This post on the brief history of open source was originally published here. Let’s begin with the obvious: open source has revolutionized computing. There are no two ways about it. Seasoned tech heads and rookies alike can now develop and play with code in a way that wasn’t possible back in the day. With the …
Standup meetings are essential to maintaining a well-oiled Agile/DevOps pipeline. Actually, while Scrum and standups were originally designed for use in software development, their application also works beyond this sole remit now for any complex project work. With that said, teams may still feel like they’re not getting the most out of their standup meetings. …
Scrum is a lightweight organizational framework that focuses on transforming the way you tackle complex projects. The project management approach is based on the concept of breaking a complex project down into simple tasks as well as encouraging you to adapt your process. It facilitates teamwork and helps you do more work in less time. …
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What Is a ‘Downward Spiral’? A downward spiral is an ongoing deteriorating state of work which results in poor software and service quality, unfavorable customer results, and other consequent deplorable outcomes that lead to poor overall IT performance. The cause of this phenomenon is a “constant core conflict” of competing goals between IT operations and …
This is not a rant. Promise. But in encountering businesses who are attempting to convert to DevOps I’ve started to see a common pattern emerge. Many IT teams are concentrating on certain aspects of their development pipeline while neglecting or disregarding others. I’m not pointing accusatory fingers or preaching from a soapbox here. Most of …
As the saying goes, “The best defense is a good offense.” An adage true for both football and software development. When it comes to organizations protecting themselves against disruptions, the tendency is to bulk up post-disaster, rather than move on the offensive beforehand. In manufacturing terms, this can be in the form of an inventory …
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The body of knowledge referred to as the “Theory of Constraints” was originally conceived by Israeli business management educator and philosopher, Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. Goldratt articulated the concept in his 1984 book “The Goal”: a fictional business novel which follows plant manager Alex on his journey to improving systems management within the factory where …
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Is your team struggling to keep up with project deadlines and business realities? Have you found yourself shipping code under time pressures with the promise that, “I’ll sort it properly later.” Do you know deep down that the quick-and-dirty fix you recently implemented on a new feature won’t hold up to user demand? The problem …
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The DevOps movement, while ever-evolving, is still relatively in its infancy in comparison to other management concepts like Lean and Agile. DevOps means different things to different people, and finding the right skill set for your company is going to be entirely down to your specific needs. Which makes defining the role of a DevOps …
Since its inception, the DevOps movement has been praised for revolutionizing the collaboration between development and operations technicians. The yearly State of DevOps Report presented by DORA and Puppet continues to demonstrate the widening statistical gap in performance between IT teams that have already incorporated DevOps and those who haven’t. Understandably then, DevOps is often …
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