The Agile manifesto started an entire industry. It has even been the focus of numerous “religious” debates and arguments. However, it has a lot of wisdom within it that is often overlooked. The main ideas are as relevant today as they were when it was first crafted. Therefore, it is worth our time to review some of these wise nuggets and consider applying them throughout our software development efforts.
In the last few years, I have often found myself researching application options and tools a customer is interested in. This usually starts with a suggested tool or two that they like (or have a few specific dislikes). Then I am asked to see what is available that is similar but better. The fruits of those little projects are a good start for this article and will likely surprise you. A Target-Rich Environment The first thing that jumps out at me …
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 …
