Best of Project Management — May 2024

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   Community Picks·2y

   17 Best Developer Productivity Tools to Try

   Explore the top developer productivity tools in 2024, including IDEs, code editors, project management tools, collaboration tools, and more.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   How to Collaborate with Web Development Teams Using Productivity Tools

   Discover the top collaboration tools for web development teams, including options like Webvizio, Monday.com, GitLab, Jira, Wrike, Hibox, and Conceptboard. Learn how these tools can enhance productivity, improve communication, and streamline project management.

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   The Art of Simplicity·2y

   The biggest effect on code quality

   Working long hours in crunch mode can have a negative impact on code quality and productivity. Studies show that developers who work excessive overtime are 44% less productive and can experience cognitive function decline. Avoiding crunch mode is crucial for maintaining code stability and preventing bugs.

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   Hacker News·2y

   The One Where I Lie To The CTO

   A software developer shares a story about a project where the CTO's decision turned out to be a bad idea. The author and their team faced challenges with the vendor's 'product' and ultimately had to lie to the CTO to meet the project's launch date.

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   Watercooler·2y

   When i get a new project idea VS 5 minutes after into coding it

   The process of starting a new project can be exciting but also challenging. It's important to stay motivated and manage the project effectively.

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   Substack·2y

   Underrated daily-job software engineering skills

   Coding is important, but there are other underrated daily-job software engineering skills that are crucial for success. These include project management, continual learning and growth, helping others, knowledge sharing, communication, and effective meetings.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Senior/Staff Software Engineer

   Motion is building an intelligent project management system that automates task coordination and resource allocation. It helps companies eliminate manual tracking, save resources, and improve efficiency. Motion is hiring a senior/staff software engineer to scale their system. They value ambitious individuals, fast learners, and those who can take ownership of projects. Collaboration and diversity are important in their workplace culture.

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   Atomic Spin·2y

   Software Project Estimates are Not Budgets, and That Matters

   Estimates and budgets in a software project serve different purposes. Estimates are used to predict scope and guide development, while budgets allocate resources and define constraints. Mistaking estimates for budgets can lead to unrealistic expectations, financial overruns, weak projections, stress and burnout, and eroded trust.

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