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How to deal with software development schedule pressure

Posted April 9, 2013 - 11:16 am

The work is due next month, but you know it won't be done for three months. Now what? A group of programmers and consultants met at a recent software development conference to swap war stories and discuss management and firefighting challenges.
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Top 11 cities for tech jobs

Posted January 23, 2013 - 5:44 pm

Looking for a new IT job? Or a change of scenery? Here are the 11 U.S. cities where IT hiring is hottest.
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Surprises about software development as a career

Posted August 28, 2012 - 11:39 am

Is programming still a good choice with offshoring and automation? And if so, what surprises await new coders?
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Fire up a workflow engine to improve software development

Posted July 19, 2012 - 2:47 pm

Workflow engines help ensure enterprise application development stays on track -- if you know how to use them
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Why managers can't estimate programming projects

Posted April 4, 2012 - 11:19 am

College sophomore Dan Shipper explains why non-technical managers fail so often estimating programming projects.
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IT turf wars: The most common feuds in tech

Posted February 14, 2011 - 12:32 pm

Dev vs. ops, staff vs. management -- here's how to rise above the friendly fire and turn IT unrest into productivity
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Developers' garbage collection dilemma

Posted December 14, 2010 - 12:20 pm

New tools try to improve memory management without slowing down the system, as traditional methods can.
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How To Tell A Software Developer What You Want

Posted October 6, 2010 - 8:09 am

If you explain to your development staff or outside consultant what you want, in the right manner, you have a good chance of getting your project done on schedule and on budget -- with results that you love. These six steps can ensure the best possible outcome.
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5 reasons to take a phased approach to software development

Posted October 6, 2010 - 8:09 am

Why it's a good idea to reduce your big idea to "Version 1.0"
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Outsourcing is Not a Slam Dunk

Posted December 17, 2009 - 12:24 pm

In today's business climate, companies are looking to other parts of the world to leverage talent, infrastructure, innovation, and agility – in addition to more attractive personnel costs.
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From Waterfall to Agile Software Development: 4 Critical Steps for a Smooth Transition

Posted September 9, 2009 - 9:00 am

The transition from waterfall to agile software development requires careful planning, collaboration and change management.
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In Quest of Open Source Load- and Stress-Testing Tools

Posted August 13, 2009 - 8:28 pm

This may be a category in which the proprietary tools win out over open source. Unless you tell me otherwise...
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Was Your Project "Done Right"? How Do You Know?

Posted June 29, 2009 - 5:18 pm

At the beginning of a development project, there's no way you can know — or recognize — when the project is "done right." Even if you know a lot about the problem domain.
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9 ways to manage large projects with ease

Posted June 16, 2009 - 8:13 am

Gain invaluable insight into how to best manage the challenges inherent with large software development projects. An industry expert reveals proven strategies for staying on top of a wide range of tasks.
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Spotlight on Software Quality Improvement: Three Strategies for Success!

Posted December 18, 2008 - 9:33 am

Trying to navigate the labyrinth of available quality improvement methodologies? Chart the right course for your organization by uncovering the bottom-line value offered by three proven strategies!
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Project Uncertainty? Insider Reveals Three Secrets for Success

Posted December 11, 2008 - 8:34 am

Discover the keys to successful project management advised by seasoned practicioner Andrew Filev. Learn the expert's proven methods in an exclusive interview.
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Cutting Costs & Exceeding Expectations – A Simple Seven Step Solution

Posted December 4, 2008 - 12:36 pm

Think itâ€™s impossible to strike a balance between cutting costs and exceeding expectations on a software development project? Our experts show you how. Itâ€™s easier than you may think.
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Which Life Cycle Is Best for Your Project?

Posted November 20, 2008 - 7:34 am

When choosing a development life cycle, don't just trust your feelings. Decide based on factors that really matter.
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A Few Reasons Why Project Changes Occur

Posted November 18, 2008 - 11:38 am

Some of the most common reasons why change requests are made.
Change requests alter the course of a project and working within the constraints of time, budget and quality more challenging. If change requests are not handled properly, the project will overshoot its schedule and accumulate costs that are beyond the original plan.
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Mitigating Risk with Quality Checkpoints

Posted November 13, 2008 - 9:58 am

Has quality assurance fallen to the bottom of your priority list? Learn why it should be top of mind at every stage of development!
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Busting the Outsourcing Myths

Posted November 11, 2008 - 9:51 am

Outsourcing does benefit both sources and destinations of offshored work.
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Is Software Development Risk Costing You Money?

Posted November 6, 2008 - 11:13 am

Poor software project management often means missed deadlines, cost overruns or even outright failure of the project. How can your company avoid this industry-wide problem?
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Cut Your Development Cycle by As Much As 50 percent

Posted October 30, 2008 - 7:21 am

Ditch that long, tedious development process. See how you can have a quicker and more efficient process and cut those cycles by half.
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Premature parameterization is the square root of all evil

Posted October 21, 2008 - 11:28 am

Almost all software - regardless of its function in life - involves using computer code to operate on data. Sometimes (rarely) there is no data at all. Sometimes (not so rarely these days) the data is, itself, code.
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9 Steps to a Hassle Free and Effective Software Development Project

Posted September 10, 2008 - 11:52 am

Following these nine steps may be the ultimate secret weapon to winning business and successfully delivering new easy-to-use software that meets and exceeds expectations.
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