Best of Project Management — June 2024

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    Avatar of gamesindustryGamesIndustry.biz·2y

    'Singles, not albums': A guide to making smaller games | GI Sprint

    Tony Gowland, managing director of UK studio Ant Workshop, shares his insights on the benefits and practices of creating smaller, more focused games instead of large projects. After investing significant time and money into a game that failed to reach a wide audience, the studio decided to adopt a more agile approach, releasing 'singles' instead of 'albums.' These smaller games, developed on tighter budgets and schedules, allow for more experimentation and quicker feedback from players. Gowland emphasizes simplicity in game design, flexibility in the development process, and the importance of early player feedback.

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    Avatar of swizecswizec.com·2y

    It’s okay to just do the work

    In software engineering, not every problem requires a long-term, sustainable solution. Sometimes, the quickest way to solve an issue is the best one. The post shares an example where a team debated various complex solutions for fixing user accounts but ultimately resolved the issue manually in just a couple of hours. This approach saved significant time and resources compared to mobilizing the entire development process. The key takeaway is to assess the size of a problem before dedicating extensive efforts to solving it, emphasizing practical efficiency over perfection.

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·2y

    Huly.io - Open source all-in-one project management platform

    Huly.io is an open-source all-in-one project management platform developed by [developer name]. It offers task management, calendar, and developer tools.

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    Avatar of uxplanetUX Planet·2y

    Design system planning with Notion

    Learn how to plan and execute the creation of a design system using Notion. The roadmap is outlined with stages of work, status, phases, and people involved. The planning page defines the goals, guiding principles, and long-term objectives. The process is broken down into manageable phases with specific goals, deliverables, and deadlines. Within each phase, there are phase-specific tasks and detailed task lists. Notion's task management features are used to monitor progress and keep the team on the same page.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    Free AI-generated avatars for your creative projects

    Boost productivity and streamline teamwork with monday.com, a platform that facilitates collaboration, planning, and work management, now offering free AI-generated avatars for creative projects.

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    Avatar of substackSubstack·2y

    What Money Can't Buy

    The U.S. faces a crisis of implementation in various large-scale projects, from electric-vehicle charging stations to high-speed internet and rail. Despite significant financial investment, these initiatives often fail to deliver due to bureaucratic inefficiency, lack of leadership, and over-reliance on financial resources. Successful projects, both domestic and international, highlight the importance of small, empowered teams with clear accountability. Urgent reforms in leadership and bureaucracy are essential to address these systemic issues and improve project outcomes.

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    Avatar of devopsDevOps.com·2y

    Shift Left is Dead

    Developers face unrealistic expectations and systemic pressures in the fast-paced tech environment, leading to bypassing security measures and pushing untested code into production. The shift-left movement and reliance on AI tools exacerbate these issues. Effective project management and investment in developer experience are necessary to counter these trends. Clear expectations, refined processes, and a responsible development culture can mitigate risks and maintain quality and safety.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    Why Story Points don’t make sense

    The use of story points in agile estimation doesn't make sense because they can't be added up. Using t-shirt sizes instead of numbers can be a more accurate and consistent approach.

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    Want to eliminate Agile? Define requirements

    The post discusses the Constraint Triangle in project management, the struggle to balance time, cost, and scope, and the challenges of implementing Agile in organizations. It emphasizes the importance of involving the development team in solving business problems and adjusting the scope to save time and resources.

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    Avatar of substackSubstack·2y

    Deadlines are not so bad, I’ll tell you why

    Discover why engineers dread deadlines, learn about the benefits of setting deadlines, and get suggestions for defining deadlines.

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    Avatar of primeagenThePrimeTime·2y

    Scrum IS AWESOME

    Scrum is a process that aims to solve various problems in software engineering, but it often leads to decreased productivity, excessive meetings, and confusion due to buzzwords. It involves a rigid structure, constant documentation, and an emphasis on process over creativity.

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    Avatar of newstackThe New Stack·2y

    How Sprinting Slows You Down: A Better Way to Build Software

    Software sprints may not be the most effective way to build products. This post explores the negative consequences of sprints, the challenges of developing software with deadlines, and the benefits of using smaller teams without imposing deadlines.

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