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Upgrades vs Stability for Production Solutions

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One of the pervasive properties of software is change.  Whether this change comes from regular enhancements or environmental updates, it is one that should be considered strategically for production software.  Thus, the balance of upgrades vs. stability needs to be considered as your solution ages. Easy Upgrades Modern software environments provide features that make upgrades easier than in the past.  A great example of this is WordPress and other “plugins supported” solutions.  The goal is to make administration of these …

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Improving Quality through Testing as part of Implementation

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I do not want to shock you, but software often has bugs.  We may call these “features” or “known issues,” but in the end they are bugs.  These defects are just part of being human and trying to craft large and complex solutions.  Sometimes we make mistakes.  The challenge with these errors is finding and eradicating them whenever possible.  Thus, improving quality.  That is where testing comes in. Not a Popular Focus It is hard to argue that QA and …

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Using Milestones For Project Communication and Success

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One of the important parts of tracking project progress is defining milestones.  These are points during the project where the required tasks and the goals for time meet.  It only makes sense that the definition of milestones and how they are treated are an important part of project success. Defining Milestones Simplified Although these steps in the definition process are necessary, that does not mean they have to be complex.  Every project is different, but I have found these guidelines …