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Agile versus Waterfall
Agile versus Waterfall – what a choice… We have the traditional, linear, plan-oriented methodology Waterfall and the more flexible, test-driven approach Agile. Let us start with a simple explanation: when we have a software development project, we need to think about how to manage it. Which model is best for your project depends on the
6 mistakes you should avoid when starting a new digital project
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Anne Glaesel
If you have ever managed or worked within a team that’s delivering a digital project then you’ve probably come across the frustration of meeting the deadline and controlling software development costs. We certainly have and there were many reasons why we encountered problems, but we learnt from our mistakes. Why do teams struggle or fail? There
How to control software development costs? [5 practical tips for PMs]
According to research published in the Harvard Business Review, one in six IT projects has a cost overrun of 200 percent. That’s a very alarming number – mismanaged projects make huge losses for companies and often costs managers their job. So, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if your project gets out of control. The
A recipe to get to know Scrum – with Scrum simulation
This blog post was originally published in Polish on IT-Leaders.pl and is co-written by Anna Finn, Language & Communication Specialist at Setapp. Imagine that you have bought a house and you would like to renovate it. You choose the best man for the job in town. Then, you decide on the final look of your new
Story Points and understanding why two story points don’t equal one day
Sounds familiar? I’m sure you have encountered something similar at the very beginning of your journey with Scrum. You were counting Story Points for a certain number of days to check how your team performed and answered some key questions: Who performs best? How many days are needed to deliver a task? How many days