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To Deliver Value in Your IT Projects, Understand Context First Starting a project without understanding can lead to a mess from a usability perspective. Too often, we build what we can without taking the time to question whom we are building it for and why. A user story is a simple but effective tool to determine how much we understand about the context of a problem. |
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Dealing with Chronic Complainers in the Workplace At work, you don’t always have the option to steer clear of chronic complainers. If you're kind (and patient), you can listen and empathize. But if that doesn't sound appealing, there are other options. Read on to learn some suggestions for deferring and discouraging complaining coworkers. |
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Navigating the Culture of Global Organizations Many companies have very strong cultures and expect employees to embrace their values and view of the world. That can be difficult enough in familiar cultures, but in today's connected world, you may interact with colleagues all over the globe. Understanding their norms and communication styles is essential. |
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IoT Security Concerns for Quality Assurance Teams In addition to the typical Internet-related security concerns, applications are being made specifically for IoT devices, all of which bring about additional security concerns that quality assurance teams need to consider. |
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How Poor Testing and an Early Release Can Damage Your App and Business Mobile or PC apps that crash, have poor user experience, don’t run smoothly, or lack features give your customer the idea that whatever they bought didn’t get the tender, loving care it deserved—even if they know the issues can be fixed in a later release. |
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The Power of an Agile Mindset Some people think you've born with certain talents and there are other things you'll just never get the hang of. Conversely, having an agile mindset means believing that you're able to grow and develop your skills and intelligence. The interesting thing: Whichever mindset you hold, you'll probably be right. |
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Is Modern Software Development More Difficult? Is software harder to make? The inclusion of additional team members throughout the process has made the flow of development a bit more difficult than it has been in the past. Sure, software quality might be at an all-time high, but the journey there has a few more twists and turns. |