Tag Archives: Agile Development

Kanban with kids

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Big_GH

I recently had a day at home with my kids and we decided (well I decided) that we’d try a new game.  I explained the rules: “Today we are going to get lots of jobs done, but before we do … Continue reading →

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The Agile Manifesto

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Big_GH

The Manifesto for Agile Software Development is a really powerful piece of work and something I really relate to. Not only have some of the finest minds in the business been part of its creation, thousands of others have found that … Continue reading →

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Speed vs Predictability

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Big_GH

Understanding which trait is most important to a project can be a big factor in whether that project is seen as successful. It can also help determine the best way to “manage” a project (in a “project management” sort of … Continue reading →

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Progress – Part 3 (What still needs improving?)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Big_GH

In the previous parts, we looked at how things used to be in the development team, and then looked at how things are now.  This time, lets look at the areas that still need improving. As a small company trying … Continue reading →

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The True Cost of Developing Software

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Big_GH

How much does it cost to develop software? I remember in my early days of software development I worked for an outsourced software development company and we followed a Waterfall approach to software development.  We had neat phases that we … Continue reading →

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