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Modernize your data infrastructure with fully managed, purpose-built databases Choose the right purpose-built engine. Use case-driven, highly scalable, distributed applications suited to your specific needs. AWS offers 15+ purpose-built engines to support diverse data models, including relational, key-value, document, in-memory, graph, time series, wide column, and ledger databases. Achieve performance […]
What agile scrum artifacts are, and how can they help during your product development? Artifacts in Agile Scrum are information used by a scrum team and stakeholders to detail the product being developed, the actions taken to produce it, and the actions performed during the project. The agile scrum artifacts […]
A simple introduction to the lifecycle of user stories in agile development… The “three Cs” model is a way to understand the lifecycle of user stories in software development—the three Cs stand for Card, Conversation, and Confirmation. The First C The Card is a placeholder for a conversation and a […]
Fostering a sense of camaraderie and team spirit with fun and easy team-building activities helps boost morale, create social bonds between teammates, and make employees feel valued and respected as people, not just workers. Remote work has its disadvantages, such as the challenge of virtual team building and maintaining company […]
In the novels Ready Player One and Snow Crash, the authors imagine a future in which people spend much of their time in virtual worlds, using advanced technology such as VR visors and gloves to fully immerse themselves in these digital environments. The characters in these novels use these virtual […]
Practical advice and insights for C-suite leaders and executives C-level leaders are often portrayed as impatient and time-starved, requiring perfection and detailed preparation when presenting to them. This can lead to significant employee burnout, low morale, and a lack of focus on strategy execution and revenue growth. Leaders should know […]
A distributed team enables you to draw from a much larger talent pool but can come with challenges, especially in an Agile environment. Use these tips to improve collaboration and efficiency while building psychological safety and rapport on your team. With today’s modern technology, people can easily collaborate across the […]
Lean principles and practices are guidelines and methodologies to maximize efficiency and minimize waste in business operations. Initially developed for manufacturing operations, they have been applied to various industries. Some fundamental principles and practices include: Some standard Lean practices include Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Pull System, 5S, and Total Productive […]
After the past few years, it’s no wonder some leaders are feeling exhausted. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s recent announcement that she will step down as the country Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, recently announced her resignation, which has shocked many due to her steady and […]
“Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship” is a book written by Robert C. Martin, also known as Uncle Bob. The book is a guide to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code. It covers a wide range of topics, including design patterns, refactoring, testing, and coding style. In “Clean […]