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Managing innovative projects: Don't mistake the map for the journey

May 27, 2009 11:12am PDT

Innovative projects call for innovative methods, but that doesn't have to mean abandoning the benefits gained by applying structured project management techniques. Learn why agile approaches are...

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What employers want from developers? Agile, agile, agile

November 9, 2012 4:27am PST

Employers' appetite for agile development skills is rising faster than demand for any other skill.

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Quantify the impact of Agile app development

April 29, 2013 10:54am PDT

Some expert guidance on how to effectively measure Agile development.

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Learning the basics of the OutSystems Agile Platform

May 10, 2010 6:52am PDT

In this six-part developer diary, Justin James chronicles using the OutSystems Agile Platform to write a real-world Web application. Part two focuses on how he got a handle on the Agile Platform.

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Five tips for Agile measurement

November 21, 2012 10:16am PST

Managers and executives need a way to measure Agile development so they can make informed decisions. Now there is finally some good guidance on how to effectively measure Agile development.

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Programming news: Silverlight 5 unveiled, Python 3.2 beta, SOA/Agile survey

December 16, 2010 9:28am PST

Read about Visual Studio 2010 SP1 Beta, OpenLogic Exchange, MVVM training, CloudBees buying Stax Networks, BlackBerry World 2011, and more.

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Agile development is a method, not a goal

August 26, 2008 11:12am PDT

Author Amr Elssamadisy talks about how his addiction to Agile development began nine years ago. He also explains why so many efforts to adopt Agile fail.

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My application lifecycle in Agile Platform

September 30, 2011 2:37am PDT

Developer Justin James shares some of the lessons he's learned about doing consulting work with OutSystems Agile Platform.

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Agile teams: Focus on the people rather than the process

June 30, 2009 10:07am PDT

Rick Freedman believes the agile PM's most important roles are to create a collaborative environment that enables teams to achieve creative results and to encourage contributors to focus on group...

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Agile development: Cheat Sheet

January 5, 2012 9:15am PST

Why it's time to get flexible about IT projects

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Why agile development is a vital weapon in the CIO's arsenal

March 21, 2012 8:23am PDT

Agile project methodologies are helping CIOs to stay ahead of the competition.

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Securing your OutSystems Agile Platform application

August 31, 2010 5:11pm PDT

Justin James looks at the three types of security he worked with in the OutSystems Agile Platform: authentication, authorization, and encryption. He also provides a quick overview of the...

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Agile grows up and new challenges emerge

May 22, 2012 1:16pm PDT

The conversation shift from "why should we adopt agile?" to "how can we adapt to agile across the enterprise?" presents a new set of cultural and tactical challenges.

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Rally Software: Agile development for the masses

August 19, 2008 5:00am PDT

One of Justin James' biggest problems with Agile development is that it requires a lot of hard work and thought to be successful. Find out how Rally Software's suite addresses these issues and more.

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Agile projects: Does your contract cover off these five points?

March 21, 2012 2:36pm PDT

Agile software development lets projects evolve through an iterative process. But the cultural change required by this approach has to be reflected in a different style of contract.

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AccuRev offers advanced version control for Agile development

September 22, 2008 5:00am PDT

Justin James recently spoke with AccuRev's CTO about the company's version control system. If you're working on a large or distributed team, AccuRev's flagship product may be for you.

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OutSystems' Agile Platform: The IDE of my dreams

May 26, 2009 6:37pm PDT

Get in-depth details about OutSystems' Agile Platform, including information about deployment, security, data binding, project management, and more. Justin James recommends checking out the tool...

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Agile reporting methods for project managers

July 19, 2010 11:06pm PDT

Rick Freedman describes the four reports that PMs typically create at the end of each iteration of Scrum Agile projects.

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PMI-ACP: Why you should care about this agile cert

February 6, 2013 9:26am PST

We speak with agile expert and author Mike Griffiths about why agilists should care about this exam from PMI. Get details about his test prep book for the PMI-ACP.