Building with Bricks and Bytes – The Overlapping Worlds of LEGO and Software Engineering
As a software engineer and LEGO enthusiast, I spend my days designing with code and my nights designing with bricks. Whether I’m dreaming up…
Agile software development
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Build vs. Buy: Which Decision Is Best for Your Company?
Should you build the software your business needs in-house or buy it from a third party (aka off the shelf)? It’s an important question…
Tackling Hard Problems Head-On (Can Be a Mistake)
A really hard problem can feel like a great chance to flex our skills and finally use some of those architectural patterns we’ve been…
How to set up a local SQL Server container with Docker – Windows 10
It is quite simple to set up a local instance of SQL Server container with Docker on a Windows 10 machine. Step 1 Download…
Meet Sam Keer: Elixir and Javascript Developer, Boxer, Nature Enthusiast
Who is Sam Keer? Sam Keer is a software engineer who works with Elixir, Javascript, Ruby, and a dash of C#. Originally from Redwood…
Incorporating Design Thinking into Lean Agile Sprints
It’s too easy to drop the learning aspect from Agile when the default is to build. We believe in the value of design thinking principles, and our innovation partners benefit from the quick wins that come out of slowing down once in awhile. Here’s how we do it.
Low Batteries and Actual Fires Are Different. So Are @ Mentions, DMs, and Phone Calls.
The Importance of Knowing When and How to Escalate a Project Issue It’s Thursday night. One more day of work before I’m on vacation…
Prioritizing Features and Bugs in Software Development
Whether it’s a feature, a bug, or a regression, it’s all work. It all has the same level of prioritization before we add in the business context. This is how we decide what gets worked first.
Most Common Project Terms at Revelry: Part 2
I’ve chosen this specific list as part of an effort to foster a shared understanding of commonly used terms. This “glossary” doesn’t exist in a vacuum – it can (and should) continue to be challenged and evolve over time as our understanding changes.
Optimizing Feedback Loops for Iterative Agile Development
The team that seeks out feedback and views it as an asset rather than a slap in the face is the team that delivers real value to clients.