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CMM vs. CMMI: What's the difference?

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CMMI is a newer, updated model of CMM. SEI developed CMMI to integrate and standardize CMM, which has different models for each function it covers. These models were not always in sync; integrating them made the process more efficient and flexible. CMMI adds Agile principles to CMM to help improve development processes, software configuration management and software quality management.

7 common project risks and how to prevent them

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Analyzing risk is an important part of the project planning process. Having a clear sense of the project risks you face, can help you prevent or prepare for upcoming risks. In this article, learn about seven of the most common project risks. Then, empower your team to find solutions before these issues derail important initiatives.

What is user story?

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A user story is a tool in Agile software development used to capture a description of a software feature from a user's perspective. The user story describes the type of user, what they want and why. A user story helps to create a simplified description of a requirement.

Metaphors in software development

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The most primitive metaphor for software development grows out of the expression "writing code." The writing metaphor suggests that developing a program is like writing a casual letter you sit down with pen, ink, and paper and write it from start to finish. It doesn't require any formal planning, and you figure out what you want to say as you go.

WRITING A PROJECT BRIEF FOR A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER

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Whether you operate as a startup business or an international company in need of a unique software solution writing a solid project brief is essential. The reason for that is simple – IT projects are quite difficult to manage from their inception to launch without management difficulties.

What Is A Software Development Brief?

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If you’ve got a business need for custom software and are looking for a development company to create it, your first step should be a software development brief. A well written brief not only ensures your software developer really understands your business, but it also sells them your vision and how it will work.

Removing Software Development Waste to Improve Productivity

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One way to improve productivity is to reduce waste: objects, properties, conditions, activities, or processes that consume resources without benefiting stakeholders. However, reducing waste can be very challenging. People quickly acclimate to wasteful practices and waste is often hidden by bureaucracy, multitasking, poor prioritization, and invisible cognitive processes. To better understand software development waste, we conducted an in-depth study of waste at Pivotal Software, a large American software development organization, known for using and evolving Extreme Programming.

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