Software today is complex…really complex. In any technology stack there are choices to be made about tiers…
Project Management
Knowing When to Get a Second Opinion
If you have ever had a health issue that just persists and persists, you know what it’s like to have that nagging question in the back of your mind: is it time to get a second opinion?
PMI: Still Relevant for Software Development?
For those of you not in the know, PMI is an acronym for the Project Management Institute. PMI offers a certification…
Stout Gets Lean: Mary Poppendieck Triggers Action
A few weeks ago, Stout Systems and the Ann Arbor Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing cosponsored a seminar led by Mary Poppendieck…
Why Agile Doesn’t Always Work
By now, it’s pretty much confirmed that in the world of software development, Agile processes are here to stay. At their best…
Agile Acceptance
By now, it’s pretty much confirmed that, in the world of software development, Agile processes are here to stay. At their best…
What is Failure Demand?
All companies that use or support software of any kind will, at times, see that software fails. The demand…
What is this SCRUM I keep hearing about?
What is this SCRUM I keep hearing about? By Peg Bogema.
Improving Java Software Builds with Maven - Part 2
Maven provides a comprehensive approach to managing software projects. From compilation, to distribution, to documentation, to team collaboration…
Improving Java Software Builds with Maven - Part 1
Maven provides a comprehensive approach to managing software projects. From compilation, to distribution, to documentation, to team collaboration…