Every time I look at the job descriptions on Salary.com , I get frustrated by the lack of understanding of what truly makes a higher-level Software Engineer. I also worry about what new engineers coming into the field think … Read More
Time to Timebox?
In the fast-paced world of real estate software technology, making the most of every hour can make or break success. Many types of knowledge work, especially software development, are inherently complex and often subject to unexpected obstacles … Read More
Quality as a Responsibility, Not a Role
There are all kinds of checks and balances that can be put into place, and much planning and preparation that comes with the territory of ensuring high-quality software. But sometimes – despite our best efforts – errors … Read More
The Most Powerful Interaction Design Tool
Part of a product manager’s job is to study the problems presented to us – to learn about them from every angle – to make informed decisions. We need to understand the history of the problem, identify … Read More
Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls: Give Feedback and Cycle Time a Little TLC
Getting customer feedback quickly is vital to the success of any development team. The days of spending months building features before the customer sees the product is a thing of the past. The waterfall has long since … Read More