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Setting up an Automated Build System

June 9th, 2009 2 Comments

Many teams apply continuous integration as part of their software development process.  This means that each team member integrates their work regularly.  To facilitate doing this, you first need an automated build script that each developer can use to compile and build the code locally.  If there are no issues, then the developer can check [...]

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Scrum – The Scrum Team

April 17th, 2009 No Comments

Scrum requires a team of people rather than a group of individuals. A team has a common goal and set of standards. They will collaborate and support each other to achieve that goal. The team size is usually 4-9. Ideally the team members are full-time and co-located to help communication.
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Software Development – choosing a software methodology

April 14th, 2009 2 Comments

There are a lot of methods for developing software out there now.  Choosing the best one for your company or team can be difficult – and that’s before you start adapting it to suit your particular situation.  Here’s a brief history and overview of some of the more common ones you’ll come across.  Each of [...]

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