Test failure rate is a metric that indicates the team's attitude toward tests and quality.

The Metrics: Test Failure Rate

Last time we’ve talked about counting the number of tests. That’s a pretty good indicator of how the team is adapting the new practice of writing tests. But how do they treat those tests? Do they see tests as a… Continue Reading…

Quality metrics

The Metrics: Number of New Tests

I’m working on an interesting project for a client about showing different, somewhat advanced metrics on their code quality. So I decided to write about metrics, what they mean and how you can track them, and much more importantly, how… Continue Reading…

Agile Estimation and Planning

“Better Estimation & Planning” Recording from PM Day 2020

Conferences are rare these days, like a meteor shower in Animal Crossing (or so my daughter tells me). However, the online conference market has evolved considerably as an alternatives. And so, I was invited to do a session, on the… Continue Reading…

Micro-tests make incremental development faster

What Are Micro-Tests?

What’s the difference between unit tests and micro-tests? What makes them micro anyway? It’s all about speed.

Why Jumping Off A Ship Is A great idea

Why Jumping Off A Ship Is A Great Idea

Imagine: You’re on a ship, sailing the endless ocean. You’ve been on this voyage for a while now. You don’t remember since when, and you’re not sure how much time will pass until you see land again. The weather report… Continue Reading…

PM Day Online – Better Estimation

It was great doing a short “Better Estimation and Planning” presentation on the Kiev Project Management Day, which was online this time, considering the coronavirus roaming the streets. In these times, both planning and estimation the way we used to… Continue Reading…

Remote work is the new black

Remote Work Is The New Black – Part VI

There were days, before the last decade (that started last month), where I would laugh in the face of formalities. Sometimes even on purpose to annoy my managers. I really enjoyed complaining on procedures we had, that I knew they… Continue Reading…

Remote work is the new black

Remote Work Is The New Black – Part V

We always say we don’t have enough time. Then something like our corona crisis happens, and we have a lot of it in remote work time. I mean, without all that pesky meetings, and 16 coffee breaks a day, we… Continue Reading…

Remote work is the new black

Remote Work Is The New Black – Part IV

My Sister works in an online gaming company. She has a lot of work these days – people stay at home, got plenty of time, and play online. Which brings me to another topic that slows remote work down. Gambling.… Continue Reading…

Remote work is the new black

Remote Work Is The New Black – Part III

We’re considering how remote work tends to slow us down, and how we can pick up the pace without losing quality, or steam. Last time, we’ve talked about the lack of availability of information with remote work. Let’s dive into… Continue Reading…

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