Alexander Sergeev

Feedback in Extreme Programming

If you are a software developer, you have definitely heard of Extreme Programming. This is a popular Agile method of software development that was designed especially for projects with extremely short terms of product delivery. Specialists define 12 practices in Extreme Programming. They are subdivided into four groups. One of these groups is called feedback, or fine-scale feedback. Let’s look at this group in greater detail in order to understand the methodology of Extreme Programming and to learn its main practices. Read More

What is Scrum Application?

What do you know about Scrum applications? You will probably say something about the Scrum task board and the particular kind of task management typical for this methodology. Of course, this is true. However, Scrum tools are not as simple as they might seem. There are several classifications of them. But before learning these aspects, we should find the definition for a Scrum application. Read More

Dark Side of Leadership: 5 Behaviours Every Leader Should Avoid

There is no doubt that leadership is hard work. A good leader should always think one step ahead, bring innovation, encourage communication between team members… and the list goes on and on.

It’s not easy to keep up with high expectations that come with the leadership role. There are people and circumstances that may hold a good leader back, but it often happens that talented leaders sabotage themselves and become their own worst enemies. Read More

Waterfall Development: How It Works

Let’s talk about one of the most popular software development methodologies. It is called Waterfall and it is widely used by programmers all over the world. If you are a software developer, you probably know the answer to the question: “What is Waterfall development?” This answer may seem simple to you. However, Waterfall methodology is a very complex issue. In this article we will look at it in greater detail. Read More

Agile Project Management: 3 Signs to Call It Quits

Even if you invest a lot of time and effort into a project, you may reach that very point when the further development becomes a waste of resources. So how can you tell when it’s time to stop an Agile development project and call it quits? Read More

Overview Agile

If you work in IT sector, you must have heard about Agile methodology. The term Agile has become a buzzword, and lots of software developers have become obsessed with it. In short, Agile means a number of principles and practices which create a certain ideology for software development. There are quite a few methods of software development, but they all share the same principles which were put forward back in 2001 in Agile Manifesto. They are the following: Read More

Scrum vs. Sprint

Some inexperienced software developers ask questions about the difference between Scrum and Sprint. However, these questions are pointless. The main thing every developer should know about sprints is that they are the main activities of Scrum methodology. Hence, sprint is a part of Scrum and there is no reason to talk about the difference between them. Read More

Agile Scrum Team: Structure

Scrum is considered one of the best Agile practices. This methodology is popular among the developers all over the world. That is why it is necessary to describe the structure of an Agile Scrum team in greater detail. Read More

Scrum: Extensive Definition

If you are a software developer, you probably know that Scrum methodology is a modern trend of this industry. Everyone talks about it. However, there are people who use the term “Scrum” incorrectly. They do not understand its meaning fully. It may lead to misunderstanding and even problems with project realization if such developers start working on a Scrum project. Read More

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