Jane Prusakova's blog

iteration planning vs team size

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Sat, 06/06/2009 - 11:46pm.
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For an Agile team of the ideal size of 6 people (team of real, rather than ideal, people) an efficient iteration planning process should take about 3 cycles to develop.

when once is not enough

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 11:39am.
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D.R.Y. principal of software design is based on one of the most natural and intuitive ideas: once is enough. D.R.Y.

working on the server backend, and developing the UI

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Sat, 05/16/2009 - 2:31am.
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Server-side backend development and user interface work differ in more than just technologies. There is a noticeable difference in rhythm, and the interactivity levels.

how to get an Agile project started this afternoon - follow up

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 3:57pm.
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A couple of months ago a colleague embarked on a new project, and solicited ideas on how to go Agile for the first time on a green pasture development.

what makes Agile agile?

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 5:27pm.
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Scott Bellware has presented an excellent talk at AgileAustin user group this past Tuesday, talking about combining L

What is most desirable in a direct report? Question for managers and anyone who has or aspires to manage people.

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Tue, 03/24/2009 - 11:14am.
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Please participate in the LinkedIn poll:
http://polls.linkedin.com/p/28844/gnrnh

Pick one from the list:

  • Intelligence
  • Loyalty
  • Honesty
  • Punctuality

What is most desirable in a co-worker?

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Tue, 03/24/2009 - 9:36am.
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Not loyalty.

how to get an Agile project started this afternoon

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Thu, 02/19/2009 - 12:17pm.
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There are lots of excellent books on developing software, many dealing with Agile, Lean, Iterative and other popular methodologies.

Inspiration for teamwork

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 7:31pm.
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Some thoughts inspired by a recent discussion on Community vs Personal Credit here at door64.com

Scrum on a Wednesday

Submitted by Jane Prusakova on Sun, 02/01/2009 - 12:42pm.
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There is a huge pull to perceived firsts and lasts. People make New Year's resolutions and buy the most expensive January's gym memberships.