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Software Craftsmanship is a movement that advocates for the practice of software development as a craft. It emphasizes the importance of quality, craftsmanship, and professionalism in software development.
In Agile project management, a “grand retro” or “grand retrospective” is not a standard or widely recognized term within the core Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. However, the concept seems to be an adaptation or an extension of the traditional retrospective meeting, tailored to suit a team or organization’s […]
In the evolving software development landscape, ‘software craftsmanship’ has gained significant traction. This philosophy emphasizes continuous learning, the pursuit of excellence in code writing, and seeing development as a craft rather than just a job. A notable aspect of this movement is the absence of traditional seniority titles. Instead, practitioners, […]
The role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a startup is markedly different from that in an established company. It’s a journey filled with unique challenges and opportunities, requiring a blend of technical prowess, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit. 1. Wearing Multiple Hats: In a startup, the CTO often […]
Metrics are powerful tools, but they can be misused like any tool. When gamed, metrics lose value and can even lead to counterproductive behaviors. So, how can we craft metrics that inspire genuine growth and positive behaviors among developers? The Heart of the Matter: Purpose Over Numbers Encouraging Collaboration Transparency […]
In the dynamic landscape of corporate leadership, the role of Chief Product Officers (CPOs) is evolving, with a growing number of CPOs stepping up to CEO positions. The 2023 CPO Insights Report, authored by Capgemini and Products That Count, sheds light on this trend, predicting that by 2028, 70% of […]
Fundamentals of Middleware and Message Broker Middleware is software that connects different applications and systems. It provides a common platform for applications to communicate with each other, regardless of their underlying platform or programming language. Middleware can be used to solve a variety of problems, including: Message brokers are a […]
The article by David Eastman on The New Stack explores the evolving role of a software architect within an agile team, addressing the complexities and responsibilities associated with this position in the context of modern software development. Key Insights: To understand the software architect’s role in an agile environment, read […]
In the article “Agile vs. agility. What are the differences?” by Bruce Schoor on agileXL, the distinction between ‘Agile’ and ‘agility’ in business transformations is explored. Here’s a summary of the key points: Initial Definitions: Evolution from Agile 1.0 to Agile 3.0: Business Agility Hype: Agile and Agility Dimensions: Combining […]
YAPF (Yet Another Python Formatter) is a Python code formatter developed by Google. It’s designed to automatically format Python code to conform to a specified style guide. The primary goal of YAPF is to produce code that looks as if a human wrote it while strictly adhering to the style […]
Flake8 It is a Python tool that seamlessly integrates. pycodestyle, pyflakes, mccabe, and third-party plugins to scrutinize the style and quality of Python code. Hosted under the PyCQA organization on GitHub, Flake8 offers a unified command-line interface to run all these tools, presenting their warnings in a consolidated, per-file output. […]