(responding to Aldo) ... It is always wise to ask oneself, when making any technology decision, "Is the choice totally invisible to the Customer?". The degree...
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a Scrum User Group or other gathering of Scrummy folks in or near the Phoenix area? If not, anyone...
This has been a while ago, as I'm cathing up on 700+ emails ... But I'd still like to comment. <<< Who's jurisdiction is the final say as to what is developed?...
Hi all, I just read this article on a blog I subscribe to and I think it might interest this group... http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000921.html In...
Hi, I agree as well. I've been in several discussion concerning quality and unrealistic expectations to deliver ahead of the "ideal" velocity. When presented...
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Roy Morien
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Aug 1, 2007 1:23 pm
I don't know about imprinting, but I do know that most people are more comfortable using the tools that they are familiar with. This has been the 'curse ' of...
If a technology decision is not going to affect the schedule, limit what can be done in the future, change the cost of the project or have some other negative...
... Just out of curiosity, why? How did you come to that conclusion? If you spend my money to build a car and there is a choice between a rotary engine and...
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Roy Morien
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Aug 1, 2007 3:02 pm
Wouldn't this come down to the impact or affect that the development technology will have? Perhaps the client is totally disinterested in the technology of...
thanks all for your replies. it seems that the general idea is that the PO needs to be in the loop when a decision is made. What about how and when a decision...
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Jeff Martin
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Aug 1, 2007 3:29 pm
Does anyone have a template or example of how to create an alternative release burndown chart described by Mike Cohn at ...
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Roy Morien
roymorien@...
Aug 1, 2007 3:53 pm
My view would be that checking out new technology, selecting it, training people in its use etc. is not part of any specific project, so where it fits in...
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Jeff Martin
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Aug 1, 2007 4:35 pm
Nevermind, I figured out how to do it in Excel. If anyone is interested, email me and I will send you the file. ________________________________ From:...
Yes, I like the concept. Another great explanation of what happens when you compromise quality for the sake of speed can be found in Ken's google talk. To find...
Hi Jeff-- I saw your later email saying you figured out how to create this type of burndown chart. But you can see how I do it via the link at the bottom of: ...
So, I've been thinking about putting together a list of all Scrum User groups worldwide. In order to do that, however, I need your help. There are only three...
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Roy Morien
roymorien@...
Aug 2, 2007 4:27 am
There is a list of these at http://www.agilealliance.org/show/1641 I don't know how up to date that list is, and maybe you can get it up to date with the info...
... Well, there is a certain point at which the PO simply won't care what the decision is. "Nested IF's or a CASE statement?", maybe even "Ruby or Java?". ...
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Roy Morien
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Aug 3, 2007 12:49 am
A project that is about to be commenced with a new development technology that the team members are unfamiliar with, do not have competence in and good...
Hi Roy, I completed Electrical Engineering in 1990 and always wondered about why some of these skills were not taught when I was in school. But then I thought...
I think most groups are affiliating with the APLN in some way....
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Roy Morien
roymorien@...
Aug 3, 2007 4:12 am
Nice to have a response to my email, Robin. I am a bit dubious about your comment "but then I thought about the professors and the answer was clear" :) Having...
Good day, Not too long ago I had written a blog entry on debt in software in terms of design, platform experience, configuration management, quality, and...
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Hi everyone, I realize true teams come from the time it takes to become a team while doing the work. However I have a couple new teams and want to do some ...
Everyone wants instant gratification. Good human relationships and interactions take time and nurturing. There is no "instant" way to "build a team." ... From:...