Author: Edvaldo Freitas
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Best Practices for Software Estimation
Software estimation can be a real challenge. Have you ever tried to predict how long a task would take, only for it to end up taking twice as long? This happens all the time in software development. But the good news is that there are ways to improve this and make software estimates more reliable.…
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Lead Time: 6 Tips to Optimize Your Project’s Efficiency
Understanding and managing lead time is critical for any project’s success. A shorter lead time means faster delivery to customers, allowing your company to respond quickly to market demands and user needs. But cutting lead time isn’t easy. It requires a strategic approach, from process optimization to continuous improvement and efficient priority management. The key…
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Software Engineering Practices: What Really Works?
If you’ve worked at different companies or tech teams, you’ve probably noticed something: what works like a charm in one place can turn into a nightmare in another. That’s because the so-called “best software engineering practices” aren’t a universal manual you can just apply blindly. They depend—a lot—on your team’s context. It’s common to see…
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The Productivity Trap: Why Metrics Are Failing Engineering Teams
In the last few years, the word “efficiency” has been thrown around everywhere. No surprise that a lot of software engineering teams are trying to find better ways to measure productivity. But honestly? That’s been a real challenge. According to Atlassian’s 2024 State of Developer Experience report, most leaders already realize that traditional metrics just…
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How to Handle Technical Debt in Scrum
Technical debt is like a silent loan: it seems like a good idea in the short term, but the interest can be devastating. At first, no one feels the impact, but as it grows, every new feature becomes slower to build, every sprint more frustrating, and every refactor a minefield. If your team works with…
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Throughput: the metric in your project’s flow management
