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Software Development Estimation: A Quick Guide

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Software development estimation is an essential part of many projects. Despite its importance, software development estimation is often overlooked. Let’s explore how software development estimation works and its techniques and tools. What Is Software Development Estimation? Learn more.

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IT Service Management (ITSM): Frameworks, Processes & Phases

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Information technology (IT) involves the use of computers, digital storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange electronic data. IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them.

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Software Development Process: How to Pick The Process That’s Right For You

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But software development isn’t one of them. Every great piece of software starts with a plan and a clear process in place. Luckily, there are numerous software development processes you can choose from when you’re starting your next project. But which software development process is right for you?

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Change Control Board: Roles, Responsibilities & Processes

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Through this process of detailed examination, the change control board decides on the viability of the change request or makes recommendations accordingly. The change manager is responsible for documenting the change management process and the necessary plans to implement the change. Developing a Process for the Change Control Board.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development.

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The Power of Adaptability: Why Defining Requirements Up Front Doesn't Align with Scrum

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For this reason, defining requirements up front is not compatible with Scrum, because Scrum teams don’t deliver value in one “big bang”. In this article, we will explore how defining requirements up front limits the Scrum team’s ability to learn, inhibits incremental delivery, and ultimately clashes with Scrum.

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How to Actually Define Risk Categories

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Let’s look at how to actually define risk categories and how they can help Tom (and you). Imagine a project manager who is managing a software development project. How to Define Risk Categories. One effective method for defining your risk categories is the Affinity Map method. What are Risk Categories?

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