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Two separate applications need an intermediary to talk to each other. So, developers often build bridges –Application Programming Interfaces– to allow one system to access the information or functionality of another. In order to integrate applications quickly and at scale, APIs are realized using protocols and/or specifications to define the semantics and syntax of the […]
Working from home has become the new norm in the post-pandemic world. While the remote work culture has its benefits, such as flexibility, reduced commute time, and cost savings, there is also a dark side that has emerged. Here are some of the negative consequences of work-from-home culture that is often overlooked: Isolation and Loneliness: […]
Scrum Masters play a vital role in implementing and facilitating the Scrum framework, which is a popular agile methodology used in software development. However, despite their best intentions, many Scrum Masters make mistakes that can hinder the effectiveness of their teams. One of the most common mistakes made by Scrum Masters is: Focusing on Processes […]
UAT (User Acceptance Testing) is an important aspect of the software development life cycle. It is a kind of toll gate where actual users test the application and certify whether the application is good to go to production. Hence it is very critical in terms of providing a quality product to the customers. There are […]
One of the keys to good scrum is a well-refined product backlog. In practice, this is a lot harder than it sounds. While backlog refinement is described in the Scrum Guide as an “ongoing activity,” it doesn’t occur spontaneously. Backlog refinement benefits from structure and cadence just like the scrum events (the sprint, sprint planning, […]
The Value of Story Points and Why They Create Contention Estimating agile work has been debated in organizations for years. There are several estimation techniques, but story points, in particular, can be a mystery to many. Although it is a commonly used method, some may argue its effectiveness. This article describes the purpose of story […]
There are many differences between a traditional project manager and a scrum master as it relates to their methods of operation, skills, techniques, responsibilities, and leadership. The duality of the project manager and scrum master are sometimes confused as being interchangeable, but they are two quite distinct roles. Both are important and have a clear purpose […]
Isolation Effect The Isolation Effect (also known as the Von Restorff Effect) is the tendency to recall something that stands out in a group and afford it more weighting than its peers. Items that stand out from their peers by color, shape, position, size, and texture are more memorable. Serial Position Effect The Serial Position […]
Including 5 common principles in practice UX Psychology plays a big part in a user’s experience with an application. By understanding how our designs are perceived, we can make adjustments so that the apps we create are more effective in achieving the goals of the user. To help you understand the perception of the user, I […]
It’s easy to think of design in terms of tangible objects, like a smartphone or a chair, or in terms of digital products, like a website or an app. But what about those experiences we can’t touch or see? This is where service design comes in. Just like UX, service design is all about creating a […]