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50 years of the Mythical Man Month: insights that still shape the software industry

The Mythical Man Month by Fred Brooks is still a modern book on software engineering despite being released 50 years ago.
Brooks proposed innovative solutions for software development issues that still resonate today.
The book suggests organizing teams into small specialized squads, similar to the concept of surgical teams.
Brooks' description of the role of a toolsmith aligns with the responsibilities of a modern SRE engineer.

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Why Designers still struggle with Agile in 2025(And How to Fix It)

SCRUM says: “Work in two-week sprints.” Designers say: “But research takes three weeks.”
SCRUM says: “Ship fast, iterate later.” Designers say: “But bad UX doesn’t get a second chance, devs say we should get them the final design.”
SCRUM says: “Developers need final designs by Friday.” Designers say: “The business team just changed all the requirements on Thursday after we showed them prototypes on Wednesday.”
The article suggests solutions to help designers work more effectively in Agile environments, including providing designers with user stories focused on why, what, and when instead of how, allowing designers more time and flexibility, running exploration sprints, employing dual-track Agile, and treating UX debt like tech debt.

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Mateusz Komander: Scaling with Purpose, Managing Agile Team Growth While Avoiding Conway’s Law Pitfalls

Mateusz Komander shares a story about scaling an application development team while avoiding Conway's Law pitfalls.
The team implemented a Flight Levels system and divided into smaller groups to maintain focus and efficiency.
However, this approach led to teams forming silos around architectural layers, highlighting the importance of managing team identities and considering platform team approaches.
Maintaining cross-functional collaboration can help prevent natural tendencies toward technical silos when scaling teams.

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The Comparative Value of Evidence

In determining the comparative value of evidence, it is crucial to weigh the importance of different sources.
Primary sources, such as firsthand accounts, hold more value compared to secondary sources which are one step removed from the original information.
Third-hand sources are often unreliable due to potential errors introduced through interpretation and bias.
Bias can influence how information is relayed, leading to variations in the narrative presented by different sources.
While secondary sources can still be valuable in providing specific details, the presence of bias must be considered in evaluating their overall credibility.
Deciphering between bias and factual information is a challenge when dealing with secondary sources, posing difficulties in accurately interpreting historical events.
Understanding bias in sources is essential in determining the accuracy and reliability of the information presented.
Primary sources are considered more valuable as they offer direct insight into events, reducing the potential for bias to alter the narrative.
In industries reliant on evidence-based decision-making, distinguishing between primary and secondary sources is crucial for ensuring informed choices.
The credibility and weight of evidence diminish as it moves further away from primary sources, highlighting the significance of relying on firsthand information.
While secondary sources have their place in research, caution must be exercised to account for biases that may distort the accuracy of the information being conveyed.

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Weekly Planning: Setting Up and Planning My First Week (Week 1)

The article discusses the importance of personal workflow management using a Kanban board, focusing on the author's experience of setting up their first week's plan.
It emphasizes the concept of neglecting personal needs while focusing on work, as illustrated by the proverb 'The cobbler's children have no shoes.'
The author shares how they finally started using a Kanban board for personal organization after helping others with workflows for years.
Describing the setup process, the author creates a Weekly Planning template board with different card labels.
The article explains the significance of categorizing tasks and the creation of a Weekly Planning card with checklists for tasks related to health, habits, roles, and dimensions.
It highlights the importance of starting with a basic plan and making adjustments based on experience, focusing on iterative improvement.
The author also addresses setting WIP (Work In Progress) limits to maintain focus and avoid task overload in the Kanban board.
It stresses the value of visualizing work and limiting WIP to improve prioritization, break work into manageable parts, and establish an effective work process.
In recap, the article mentions the importance of focusing on completing tasks and delivering them while continuously improving the workflow.
The author plans to document the progress of their personal Kanban board setup in future blog posts.

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Waterfall vs. Agile Project Management: Key Differences, Techniques, and Best Practices

Waterfall methodology follows a linear and sequential approach, suitable for projects with well-defined requirements.
Agile methodology is an iterative and flexible approach, encouraging frequent feedback and adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
Effective requirement gathering techniques include brainstorming, document analysis, focus groups, interviews, observation, prototyping, and surveys.
Projects should be connected to business value, such as tangible assets and market share, or intangible brand reputation and strategic positioning.

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Don't Put Your Team in a Bubble

Scrum Masters should foster collaboration, not create walls
Isolating a team hinders collaboration, feedback, and trust
Overprotected teams become feature factories, focusing on output instead of customer outcomes
Isolation prevents progress and goes against the principles of Scrum

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Dew Drop – February 11, 2025 (#4359)

This edition of Visual Studio’s Dew Drop contains links on Testing Platform, Test Frameworks, Angular, .NET Garbage Collector, Database Views with Entity Framework Core, Building Web Components using ChatGPT, and more.
One article discusses the AISpark’s AI Toolkit for VS Code that allows for AI capabilities from a playground to production.
Another link talks about creating a Custom PhoneEntry with Country Code Dropdown in .NET MAUI.
Several articles touch on AI (AI Toolkit, Portfolio Manager, Building Population-Scale Systems with Durable Actors).
Development and tech-related links include Web and Cloud Development, .NET MAUI, XAML, Visual Studio and .NET, Design, Methodology and Testing, Mobile, IoT and Game Development, PowerShell, and more.
Lastly, links for Podcasts, Communities and Events, and the Geek Shelf cover SQL Server, Windows Developer Community, TechBash, WinUI, and more.

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Mateusz Komander: When Process Becomes a Prison, Breaking Free from Over-Rigid Agile Team Practices

Mateusz Komander encountered a situation where rigid processes became a self-imposed prison in an airline scheduling tool development team.
The team's response to missed deadlines was to add more process layers, particularly around testing.
Daily standups transformed from status reports to focus on future collaborations and mutual support needs.
Mateusz recommends the book 'Managing for Happiness' by Jurgen Appelo as an essential read for Scrum Masters.

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Product Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master — Who Does What in a Scrum Team?

In a Scrum team, the Product Owner (PO) turns users' needs into a prioritized list, communicates with stakeholders, and translates customer pains into user stories.
The Product Manager (PM) sets the long-term direction, coordinates with the rest of the company, and seeks growth opportunities.
The Scrum Master facilitates Scrum events, removes roadblocks, and promotes Agile values like continuous improvement and collaboration.
Blurring the lines between roles can lead to missed priorities, lack of coaching, and a deterioration of the Agile process.

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Dew Drop – February 10, 2025 (#4358)

Here's what's new in the .NET MAUI preview 2 release
Learn about using hybrid caching in ASP.NET Core
Check out notebookmark, a bookmarking application built on Azure
The new ReShaprer and Rider bug-fix updates are out
Copilot cookbook: find examples of prompts to use with GitHub
Create AI chat applications easily with GitHub Copilot
Explore using alternate locales to get more interesting case mapping
PowerShell Changed My Life with Adam Bacon
Discover how to use Apple's new event planning 'Invites' app
Learn about Zodiac Basic Studio IDE, which allows you to code in BASIC

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Guide to Writing High-Impact User Stories

A user story captures the description of a software feature from an end-user perspective.
The format follows As a [type of user], I want [an action] so that [a benefit/a value].
User Stories 2.0 format adds two essential elements. These are When and With.
The User Story Checklist ensures that the stories are actionable and concise.
User Stories 2.0 enhances the customer service process by linking stories to the business process.
Acceptance criteria help the team to understand the value of the story and how to verify it via automated tests.
The concept of triggers and preconditions reintroduces the rigor that was once present in use cases.
Detailed acceptance criteria provide a clear scope of the user's needs.
More detailed user stories mean less back-and-forth, fewer misunderstandings, and stronger collaboration across the team.
Creating high-impact user stories means more than just ticking boxes, but creating a roadmap that leads to features your users will love.

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Mateusz Komander: The True Purpose of Scrum, Enabling Individuals And Interactions

Skipping crucial Scrum ceremonies led to hidden team conflicts.
Scrum is about facilitating meaningful connections and interactions between team members.
Mateusz highlights how understanding team dynamics beyond the Scrum framework enhances collaboration and effectiveness.
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast recommends Shift: From Product to People for a story of high-stakes innovation and corporate intrigue.

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Agile Ceremonies: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Agile ceremonies aren’t just meetings—they’re essential for team alignment and productivity. The four key ceremonies include Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
Sprint Planning sets the stage for success by defining the sprint backlog, aligning goals, and breaking work into manageable tasks. It involves the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team, ensuring clarity and focus.
To improve Sprint Planning, set clear priorities, keep discussions focused, and ensure tasks are realistic and well-defined. When done right, these ceremonies foster collaboration, prevent surprises, and keep Agile teams moving efficiently toward their goals.

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The Universal Remedy to Fixing Problems with Agility—Why Problems Differ but Solutions Are the Same

The Universal Remedy to Fixing Problems with Agility—Why Problems Differ but Solutions Are the Same
The key is identifying the symptoms, mapping them to the root cause, and applying the right Element(s).
The Formula of Evidential Elements of Agility™ helps in diagnosing Agile Dysfunction and finding solutions.
Retrospectives serve as diagnostic tools and the Formula guides mapping indicators to symptoms, causes, and solutions.

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