Software development team structure and skills

IT organizations can adapt software development team structure and skills to suit business needs or individual strengths. Learn how to structure DevOps and Agile teams, divvy up responsibilities, communicate with team members and keep everyone on the same page.

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  • News 13 Oct 2009

    Is your software test team rigorously incompetent?

    What happens when a software development or test team's manager preaches rigor in processes, but doesn't make sure that team members do processes correctly? Continue Reading

    — Software Quality Insights
  • News 12 Oct 2009

    How software test teams' people skills affect results

    Experts discuss the importance of positive workplace relationships in the software industry and recommend a populace of books which support their axioms and can strengthen your work relationships as well. Continue Reading

    — Software Quality Insights
  • Feature 28 Jul 2009

    Adaptation in project management through agile

    Project managers often focus on following the test plan versus agile leaders who expect change and are prepared to adapt on the fly, learn how to transition quicly in this chapter from Agile Project Management by Jim Highsmith Continue Reading

  • Tip 23 Jul 2009

    Expert shows seven ways to improve your project management abilities

    Project management offices can benefit when the team has a diverse portfolio of skills. Learn how to become a better project manager by reading these seven suggestions, which range from developing talents and group leaders to better assessing software tools. Continue Reading

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  • News 23 Jun 2009

    Cybersecurity czar candidate questions clout of new position

    A former U.S. Congressman, reportedly one of the leading candidates for the White House position of cybersecurity czar, this week questioned whether the new post would have any clout, suggesting that the legislative and bureaucratic issues that lie ahead are so complex that it's unclear what the position would entail. "If you think it's difficult to get through the bureaucracy, wait till you get to congress," said Tom Davis, a former Republican congressman from Virginia. "If there's a crisis things can move quickly, that's one thing we've seen in this town … but the difficulty right now is that there are so many things going on in Washington." Continue Reading

    — SearchSecurity.com
  • News 10 Feb 2009

    How teams transition to agile development methodologies

    Organizations usually move to agile development methods for the same reasons -- scope creep, time to market -- but details of the transition can vary from team to team. Continue Reading

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  • Feature 15 Nov 2007

    Certification pros and cons: Readers speak out

    Some are strongly against certification, saying nothing can replace real-world experience, while others see it as one thing that can improve your odds for being hired or promoted. Continue Reading

  • Tip 04 Oct 2007

    Who does what in a Testing Center of Excellence?

    With a Testing Center of Excellence (TCE) an organization can improve its software testing. Learn how and what each TCE participant does in this article from David W. Johnson Continue Reading

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    • David W. Johnson
  • Answer 26 Apr 2007

    Rewarding team members for outstanding work

    Recognizing or rewarding team members for jobs well done helps build morale. Your sincere appreciation can go a long way, says project management expert David Christiansen. Continue Reading

  • Tip 06 Apr 2007

    The role of a software test manager

    Effective software test managers not only understand the discipline of testing, but they are also able to manage and implement a testing process in their organizations. That requires team leading skills, communication skills, and being able to measure the testing team's return on investment. Continue Reading

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    • David W. Johnson