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Latest Issues
Tools, strategies, and tactics to help you plan, build, and ship better software.
July 19, 2023
The user you’re building for doesn’t exist
It’s easy to forget that user stories are imaginary and based on assumptions
July 13, 2023
🍦Are you working outside the cone of uncertainty?
How to handle uncertainty so it doesn’t derail your next software project.
July 5, 2023
🗑️ Tracking metrics is a waste of time
Most product managers and software developers track metrics blindly even when they aren’t useful.
June 28, 2023
(Good) deadlines are your friend
Most software developers hate deadlines. But they can be a useful tool.
June 26, 2023
Your code isn’t holding you back – trust is
No amount of good code will help if your users, customers, stakeholders, or boss don’t trust you to solve their problems.
June 14, 2023
🔥 How to tame software risk like a firefighter
Like forest firefighters, software developers also deal with risk.