Alexander Sergeev

How to Combine XP and Lean: Methodologies Overview

There are lots of project management methodologies in the modern software development industry. Some of them are well known and used all over the world. Others are less popular. However, regardless of the type of methodology you use, you always have the same goal – to create a high-quality software product and deliver it in time. That is why many developers try to combine the best features of various software development methodologies. Read More

How to Combine Kanban and Lean: Methodologies Overview

The issue of combining various software development methodologies has been extremely topical in recent years. Today many developers wonder how to combine various traditional and Agile methodologies. But before doing that we have to give the proper definitions of both methodologies and describe their main features. Read More

3 Big Problems with Big Dreams And Why You Should Stop Chasing Them

Do you ever feel pressured to dream big? As though if you’re not trying to save the world or learn ten languages, then you must not be ambitious enough?

Big dreams bring big concerns, and so many people get frustrated when their big dreams don’t come true and they feel stuck. That’s why in our everyday work it’s better not to rely on big dreams and ideals. Instead, set up clear goals, the ones that could be fulfilled with a realistic budget and timelines. Read More

Project Issue Tracking

Every software development project has lots of issues that should be solved in the process of its performance. In this article, we will tell you about project issue tracking and project issue tracking systems. But before doing that it is necessary to find the proper definition for an issue in software development. Read More

Open Source Waterfall

Some rookie software developers often ask: “What is open source Waterfall?” It is quite hard to answer this question because it is not formulated properly. It is necessary to explain what Waterfall is, before answering the above-mentioned question. Read More

The Art of Managing: Win Your Control Freak Over in 10 Steps

Almost all leaders are control freaks, which means they have the habit to control everyone and everything. In fact, all people are born as control freaks. Your childhood tantrums were responses to losing control – your parents didn’t give you what you wanted, and you were losing temper because you couldn’t have permanent control.

However, the point here is not the desire itself but how you expose your desire for control.

How to Combine Kanban and XP: Methodologies Overview

There are many project management methodologies that can be combined to achieve better results. Some software development teams experiment with such combinations constantly. Usually, they combine agile methodologies with traditional Waterfall. However, the combinations of various Agile methods are also possible. In this article, we will tell you how to combine Kanban and XP. It is necessary to describe both methodologies in a greater detail before doing that. Let’s begin with the definition of Kanban. Read More

2 Ways Agile Can Speed Up Your Application Delivery

Almost all IT project managers focus on building or improving applications. Organizations rely on reliable and high-quality applications to serve clients and maintain operations. If you are in the software business, this article is for you. Here we will dive into the application delivery context and explain how you can use agile to speed up this process.
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How to Combine Scrum and Lean: Methodologies Overview

Modern software development is an extremely complex industry. It has lots of project management methodologies. What methodology to select depends on the needs of your project and the structure of your team. Some methods are more effective if applied to long-term and complex projects. Others are often used when it is extremely important to deliver the product within the shortest amount of time. Read More

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