In my previous post, I explained how leaving an extended period between releases of your software is just as risky an approach as forgoing regular dental check-ups. So if you bought that argument, it seems sensible to deploy pretty often, right? The problem is, and where the dental metaphor decays (sorry), is that software development... Continue Reading →
Releasing your software shouldn’t feel like visiting the dentist [Part 1]
As a project manager, the process of releasing software can be fraught with anxiety and dread. I can think about numerous times in my career where, in the shadow of an approaching release deadline, the thought of having to ship our application was akin to contemplating an imminent visit to the dentist. In fact, even... Continue Reading →