Author: Edvaldo Freitas
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The time to market vs. quality dilemma
Every day we have less time to ship new features and updates to production. A faster time to market can bring a lot of value to the business — but only if it comes with quality. Takt Time and Time to Market Takt time is a German term that refers to the baton used by…
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What is Technical Debt?
If you work in software development, you’ve probably heard of technical debt. But what does it actually mean? How does it show up in daily work, and why is it so important to the workflow? In this post, I’m going to break down what it is, why it happens, its impacts, and how to manage…
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What Are DORA Metrics?
So, what are DORA Metrics? DORA was created as a way to improve how development and operations teams evaluate their performance. These metrics provide an objective, data-driven approach to measuring efficiency and quality in the software delivery lifecycle. Ever wonder how some companies manage to roll out changes quickly while keeping high reliability? Well, DORA…
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What Is a Pull Request?
If you work in software development, chances are you’ve heard of Pull Requests (PRs). But what exactly is a Pull Request? How does it work? And why is it such a crucial step in the workflow? In this post, I’ll break it all down and share the best practices to make the most out of…
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What is Code Review?
So, what’s Code Review anyway? If you work with software development and want to level up your project quality, this is something you should really dive into. Code Review is basically a process to make sure the code is working well, is easy to understand, and follows good practices. It’s not just about fixing errors;…
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Code Review: What It Is and How AI Is Changing Everything
If you work in software development, you’ve probably heard of code review. But what exactly is it, and why do so many people talk about this practice? And what role does AI play in code review? In this article, I’ll answer these questions. Ready? Let’s dive in! What Is Code Review? What sets good software…
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Metrics to Measure Code Review Quality
Code review is a proxy for ensuring software quality. It’s not just about catching bugs—it’s an opportunity to share knowledge, reinforce best practices, and align the team. But here’s the thing: how do you know if it’s actually working? Measuring the effectiveness of code reviews is crucial to ensure they bring real value, and this…
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How to Improve Code Quality?
If you’ve ever heard the saying, “time is money,” you know it perfectly applies to software development. Poorly written code can cause headaches and waste precious hours for your team. Code quality isn’t just about “making it work” but about how it works and how it will be maintained. A well-crafted codebase is a gift…
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Code Review Checklist
We’ve all been there You open a massive PR.Try to figure out what changed.Drop a few generic comments.And just hope nothing critical slipped through. Without a checklist, code review turns into a ritual.The reviewer pretends to review.The author pretends to fix.And two days later, the bug shows up in production. The fix? A solid checklist…
