Author: Edvaldo Freitas
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Flow Metrics for Software Engineering Teams
Striving for efficiency is a constant for software engineering teams. To reach that goal, it’s crucial to understand and monitor flow metrics. These metrics give valuable insights into the team’s performance, helping to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. There are several flow metrics out there, but we believe these three are the key ones every…
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Dealing with Interruptions in development team flow
Keeping the dev team in “flow”—that peak state of focus where ideas flow and the code practically writes itself—is crucial. But let’s be real, one of the biggest threats to productivity is interruptions. Even small distractions can have a big impact, breaking the rhythm and forcing developers to spend precious time and energy trying to…
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Space Framework: Top 5 Productivity Metrics
Developer productivity is a crucial factor in the software development world. It directly impacts delivery timelines, software quality, and team satisfaction. In this context, the Space Framework was created to help measure and analyze developer productivity more accurately. This framework offers a structured way to look at productivity, providing insights that can help boost efficiency…
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Why Your Team Needs a Code Review Process (And How It Can Save Your Code)
When it comes to software development, one thing is clear: no one wants messy, unmaintainable code. A solid code review process is essential to catching problems before they turn into full-blown headaches. But why exactly should your team adopt a formal code review process? Better Quality, Less Rework Picture this: a developer wraps up a…
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WIP: learn how to limit it and move faster
In this article, we’re going to talk about why WIP (Work In Progress) is important, how to manage it in engineering teams, and share some strategies to help you set WIP limits in your project. What does WIP mean? WIP, or *Work in Progress*, is a key concept for understanding how efficient a project is.…
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Throughput in Scrum: how to measure and optimize team efficiency
Throughput in Scrum is a key metric for evaluating the efficiency and productivity of software development teams. It shows the amount of work completed in a certain period, helping to identify potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement. What is Throughput? Throughput is a metric that measures the amount of work completed by a team within…
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Software Metrics and Estimates
Software metrics and estimates are key to measuring performance and estimating the time needed to complete projects efficiently. In this article, I’ll give you a clear overview of how these metrics and estimates are applied in agile development, ensuring you have everything you need to lead your teams effectively. What Are Software Metrics and Estimates?…
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Software Estimation Techniques
Estimating software isn’t just about throwing around deadlines. It’s about smartly aligning development efforts to make sure every resource is used where it matters most. With that in mind, here are the top 5 software estimation techniques you can start using to add more predictability to your development process. Why Do Software Estimation? Understanding the…
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Daily Standup: A necessity or just a burden for dev teams?
You’ve probably heard this (or maybe even agree): 12 out of 10 developers hate the daily standup. And it’s not without reason. What was supposed to be a quick alignment chat often turns into a boring micromanagement session or just a repeat of what’s already on the board. So, the question arises: is the daily…
