Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

The "Definition of Done" (DoD) is a cornerstone in project management that ensures every task, feature, or phase meets established criteria before being considered complete. What is the Definition of Done? This definition ensures transparency and quality control as features pass the development process.

Software Review 52

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Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 191

Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

I much prefer the description from Sheppard and Young, two academics in the field of sports science, who proposed a new definition of agility within the sports science community as, A rapid whole body movement with change of velocity or direction in response to a stimulus[1]. Which I think is unfortunate. Sheppard & W.

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Engineering Software Developers Software Development Agile 166

ProjectManager.com

MAY 17, 2022

This led to lean manufacturing, but today lean is used in more industries, such as project management, software development, construction and more. The definition of value in a lean project is always defined by what the customer needs for the product. Womack and Daniel T. Jones declared that there were five key lean principles.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

For example, in software development it speaks to processes with different objects and participant roles. The post Proof of Concept: Definition & Best Practices appeared first on ProjectManager.com. POCs do not produce deliverables, as the core issue being considered is the feasibility of the project. POC by Industry.

Technical Review 203

Technical Review Software Review Defining Software Developers 203

Planio

OCTOBER 2, 2019

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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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Process 152

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Kanban was embraced by software developers who used an agile approach to their projects, as it aligns with Scrum in many ways. Once the process was digitized, its use became even more widespread and now can be found in more progressive project management software. See what it can do for you by taking this free 30-day trial.

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Manufacturing Lean Software Software Developers 200

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Contracting for Agile software development projects continues to be a major organizational impediment. While early termination is often considered a failure event, with working software being delivered every iteration the client may obtain the desired market value before spending 100% of the allocated budget.

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Software Developers Software Development Underperforming Technical Team Agile 102

Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2021

While the new Scrum Guide is less prescriptive and more inclusive, it also ties loose ends by including elements better, namely the previously free-floating Sprint Goal and the Definition of Done with the creation of Scrum commitments. For the Increment it is the Definition of Done. This leaves us with the Definition of Done.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A bug is a problem with a feature or the functionality of the software, which needs to be fixed before it can be shipped to customers. Before we dive into how to make a bug report, let’s go deeper into the definition of a bug report and why it’s so important to software development.

Software Review 314

Software Review Software Developers Software Development Software 314

PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. Definition of a SDLC? When I googled “software development life cycle definition” I found different variants. Phases in Software Development.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 67

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. When to Use It: The practice originated in software development and works well in that culture. Top 10 Project Management Methodologies.

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Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. Scrum Values.

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SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 338

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

You’ll need an understanding of the software development lifecycle and analytical skills will help you stay on top of how changes are impacting the different environments. Release managers play an important role in managing risk during the software development process – because no one wants buggy software in prod.

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Technical Review Software Review Cadence Software Developers 425

Agilemania

MARCH 14, 2023

The Definition of Done is the most crucial aspect for the team to be able to build shippable increments of any product. A team’s definition of done helps them continuously add value to the product. One way to think about the definition of done, is as a checklist that helps us guarantee the quality of the product.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Development Team Review Lean 52

Wrike

JUNE 23, 2023

By developing a proof of concept, you can also gather key insights from team members and users alike, which can shape the product or software development process. Once you have a proof of concept in place, you can enter the development phase and effectively monitor progress with a project management solution such as Wrike.

Technical Review 36

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Manufacturing Software Developers 36

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

While definitions of quality vary between professional organizations, they all have “being fit for purpose” as a common theme. The ISO 9001 definition is very similar to APM’s, as is the definition in the PMI PMBOK ®. You can create your own definition if you want, but “fit for purpose” works for us.

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Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 332

Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This, of course, is a violation of the principles of Managerial Finance and Microeconomics of software development in the presence of uncertainty and scarce resources. Software Project Cost Estimation . There are numerous horror stories about software development cost and schedule overruns.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Finance 60

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Why is having a Definition of Done not optional? We call it “Definition of Done” in Scrum. Having a DoD (Definition of Done) helps you have a shared understanding around “what DONE means”. But what could possibly go wrong if you serve your cupcakes to your customers without considering a Definition of Done anyway?

Software Review 172

Software Review SCRUM Risk Software Developers 172

Agilemania

MARCH 3, 2022

Development Team: The Scrum Development team is a cross-functional team so that they have the technical expertise to deliver the final product. The Development Team includes professionals like software developers, architects, programmers, analysts, system admins, QA experts, testers, UI designers, etc.

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Certification Lean Development Team Review Engineering 52

Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

The clear definition of Scrum accountabilities enhances team focus and sets clear expectations for each member's contribution. Developers are accountable for delivering "Done" increments—completed pieces of work that meet the high-quality standards established by the team's Definition of Done.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability Software Review 185

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For example, let’s say you work on a project that involves complex software development and customization. The post Time and Materials Contracts: The Definitive Guide [w/ Template] appeared first on Toggl Blog. When you deal with customization and complex tasks. Try it for free today!

Estimate 52

Estimate Web Development Controlling Construction 52

Workamajig

JULY 14, 2019

It was first outlined by Dr. Winston Royce in 1970 as a response to managing the increasingly complex nature of software development. Since then, it has become widely adopted, most prominently in the software industry. Graphically, you can represent it as follows: The above is from a software development perspective.

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Underperforming Technical Team Prince2 Critical Chain Sustainability 141

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For example, manufacturing product managers are responsible for tangible products, while software development product managers will have different teams and agile workflows to assist in the software product launch. They’re responsible for the strategy, the product roadmap, as well as the feature definition of the product.

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Project Life Cycle Prince2 Certification PMI 414

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

That’s when the Snowbird summit happened and the 17 authors got together to work out how things for software developers could be better. What dropped out of the meeting of the Snowbird 17 was an understanding of what was common between all the different ways of getting software development done. Celebrating 20 years.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. So now that you have some basic definitions, what does this mean for you as a Project Manager ? How can Agile methodologies be adapted and implemented in non-software development projects?” “Why Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 167

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A risk breakdown structure is a simple grid, with a broad definition of the risk at the top, with more specific definitions as you move down the grid. For example, software development might have product engineering, development environment and program constraints. An example of a software development RBS.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. So now that you have some basic definitions, what does this mean for you as a Project Manager ? How can Agile methodologies be adapted and implemented in non-software development projects?” “Why Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 154

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

If you’re working in software development, you know that the software development life cycle can often be frenetic. Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. Product Features development.

Agile 332

Agile Planning Software Review Software Developers 332

Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

A software development company implemented Kaizen practices by organizing regular improvement workshops where employees should share their ideas for process enhancements. IT and software development Adopt an iterative development process to continuously improve software quality and customer satisfaction and reduce time-to-market.

Development Team Review 36

Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team Manufacturing Healthcare 36

Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

( Japanese version・日本語版 ) When picturing an effective and truly agile product development team, one often imagines a software development team, pushing some software to production every day, maybe multiple times a day, ala Amazon.

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Agile Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 185

ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2019

Either way, agile offers a fast and nimble way to work that first benefited software development before expanding its reach to almost every industry. It can be a minefield, so we’re going to step carefully and try to provide you with an uncontroversial definition of agile. Agile is a bit of a controversial topic in the field.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

Agile teams aren’t simply a project team made up of various different people from different areas of the business — although that would be a good definition for a team working in a predictive or waterfall environment. Agile teams aren’t solely developer resources. They aren’t a matrix team either.

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Agile SCRUM Software Developers Software Development 281

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A traditional or Waterfall software development lifecycle includes a long and detailed planning period to define requirements before beginning development. It’s a different approach than a traditional software lifecycle, but it is necessary. These definitions are meant to be a starting point for a conversation.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2006 Estimate Software Developers 238

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the realm of software development, principles of DevOps and a commitment to technical excellence can further enhance the process. Originating from lean manufacturing principles, VSM's relevance has expanded, becoming a cornerstone in fields such as software development.

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Software Engineering 166

ActiveCollab

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It's a key component of agile methodologies, particularly in software development, but is applicable in any field where continuous improvement is valued. PURPOSE OF RETROSPECTIVE The main goal of a retrospective is to promote continuous improvement within a team or organization.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Developers Software Development Agile 36

Herding Cats

MARCH 30, 2019

Agile software development is framed by a manifesto , a set of 12 principles, several methods. These are all focused on developing software, delivering that software to those paying the developers. Why This Missing Concept is Important to Agile Software Development? .

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Software Developers Software Development Agile Software 39