Best of Project Management — September 2025

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   Work Chronicles·36w

   (comic) Urgent and Important... I think?

   A workplace comic exploring the common challenge of distinguishing between truly urgent and important tasks versus requests that may seem critical but lack genuine priority. The comic appears to touch on the familiar dynamic between different departments, particularly sales teams making demands on technical resources.

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   Claudette·37w

   Code. Innovate. Disrupt.

   A curated list of popular development tools including code editors like Visual Studio Code and IntelliJ IDEA, version control platforms like GitHub and GitLab, AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, and project management tools like Jira and Notion.

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   Atomic Spin·35w

   Side Projects Don’t Need to Be a Grind – Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting

   A developer shares their experience building a cycling route website for their local community, emphasizing how AI tools can reduce the mental overhead of side projects. The project used Astro framework with React and TypeScript, focusing on simple planning with Notion instead of heavy project management tools. The key insight is that AI can handle routine coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on creative aspects and maintain momentum without burnout.

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   daniel.haxx.se·37w

   preparing for the worst

   The curl project has developed formal incident response guidelines after conducting a tabletop exercise simulating a major security breach. The team recognized the need for documented procedures covering incident declaration, role assignments, communication protocols, and resolution processes to prepare for potential high-severity security events.

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