Tag: Agile
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Navigating Agile pitfalls: Lessons from software disputes
Posted on June 4, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
An analysis of common failures in Agile software implementations, highlighting how deviations from core Agile principles can lead to project disputes and litigation challenges. The article contrasts Agile with traditional Waterfall methods to identify specific risk areas in adaptive development. By DisputeSoft.
Tags agile software-architecture management software app-development
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Test SQL Server backups to avoid Schrödinger's backups
Posted on May 23, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length long
This article emphasizes the critical importance of rigorous SQL Server backup testing to prevent data loss and ensure recovery readiness. It outlines a structured approach covering pre-backup alerts, integrity checks, proper backup execution, and post-restore validation, highlighting common pitfalls like corruption, improper deletion policies, and insufficient retention strategies. The author stresses proactive measures such as using third-party tools, implementing alerting systems, and maintaining multiple backup copies to safeguard against unexpected failures. By Vlad Drumea.
Tags cloud sql database devops infosec agile
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Agile vs. waterfall: Choosing the right project management framework
Posted on May 7, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length short
A comprehensive guide comparing Agile and Waterfall methodologies, detailing their core differences, pros and cons, and providing strategic advice on selecting the best approach for specific business goals and team dynamics. By Insight Ginie editorial team.
Tags agile management software-architecture teams
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Microservices for machine learning
Posted on August 7, 2025, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Learn how author scaled my ML-powered finance tracker by breaking a monolithic design into microservices for better performance, maintainability, and deployment. Author's finance tracker project started with a simple idea: automatically categorize bank transactions using a text classification model. Author trained a basic logistic regression model on my transaction history, wrapped it in a Flask API, and called it done. By Ramya Boorugula.
Tags microservices machine-learning big-data cloud agile
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AI-driven weather prediction breakthrough reported
Posted on April 8, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Researchers say Aardvark Weather uses thousands of times less computing power and is much faster than current systems. By Rachel Hall and Ian Sample.
Tags ai agile miscellaneous analytics big-data cio data-science
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Leading effective engineering teams in the age of GenAI
Posted on April 4, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Using AI in software development is not about writing more code faster; it's about building better software. It's up to you as a leader to define what "better" means and help your team navigate how to achieve it. Treat AI as a junior team member that needs guidance. Train folks to not over-rely on AI; this can lead to skill erosion. Emphasize "trust but verify" as your mantra for AI-generated code. Leaders should upskill themselves and their teams to navigate this moment.Using AI in software development is not about writing more code faster; it's about building better software. It's up to you as a leader to define what "better" means and help your team navigate how to achieve it. Treat AI as a junior team member that needs guidance. Train folks to not over-rely on AI; this can lead to skill erosion. Emphasize "trust but verify" as your mantra for AI-generated code. Leaders should upskill themselves and their teams to navigate this moment. By Addy Osmani.
Tags management cio performance ai agile teams
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Agile methodology: A Beginner's guide to Agile method and scrum
Posted on February 7, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length long
This is a guide for software developers and testers to understand and start working on the very famous Agile SCRUM methodology for software development and testing. Learn the basic but important terminologies used in the Agile Scrum process along with a real example of the complete process. By Vijay.
Tags software-architecture app-development agile cloud cio
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How to become a Chief Information Officer: CIO cheat sheet
Posted on January 17, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Business leaders require guidance and support to achieve organizational goals. This is where the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a crucial role in driving technology strategies and innovation. The CIO is responsible for aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that organizations remain competitive in an evolving tech landscape. By Megan Crouse.
Tags cio career learning teams agile
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How Kubernetes requests and limits really work
Posted on November 5, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Kubernetes is inarguably an elegant, refined, well-designed edifice of open source enterprise software. It is known. Even so, the internal machinations of this mighty platform tool are shrouded in mystery. Friendly abstractions, like "resource requests" for CPU and memory, hide from view a host of interrelated processes — precise and polished scheduling algorithms, clever transformations of friendly abstractions into arcane kernel features, a perhaps unsurprising amount of math — all conjoining to produce the working manifestations of a user's expressed intent. By Reid Vandewiele.
Tags devops agile cicd app-development kubernetes containers
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Agile vs DevOps: Which should you choose and why
Posted on October 14, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Agile and DevOps Approaches: Agile focuses on iterative development and flexibility, while DevOps emphasizes continuous delivery, automation, and collaboration between development and operations teams. Agile and DevOps are two distinct but complementary approaches to software development, each with unique strengths. This article explores their differences and helps you decide which approach—or combination of both—is best suited to your organization's needs. By Niranjani Manoharan.
Tags devops teams cio agile cicd
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Here's how to become a UX designer in 2024
Posted on March 15, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
If you've been thinking you're a good fit for a career in UX design, but aren't sure where to begin, we're here to help. We will also break down more about the field of UX design, the current UX job market, and the salary you can expect. By Emily Stevens.
Tags ux agile cloud web-development app-development
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Digital transformation: A comprehensive exploration for modern businesses
Posted on March 13, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Digital transformation is a term used to describe the integration of technology into all aspects of business operations to improve efficiency, increase competitiveness and ultimately enhance customer experiences. By Sean Houghton.
Tags cloud cio learning ux agile teams