TDD Workshop

I recently led a test-driven development (TDD) workshop for the team that I am currently coaching. We’ve been working together for several Sprints (every Sprint bar none has resulted in valuable functionality that has been put into production). We’ve previously looked at unit tests in detail and I had made a strong recommendation to try… Continue reading TDD Workshop

Second Talk on Agile at CDTM

I was recently invited to do another talk on agile methods at the Center for Digital Technology and Management in Munich, Germany. This time, the talk covered the following areas: user stories agile estimating and planning After examining some of the characteristics of good user stories, the students practiced writing some (with “As a …,… Continue reading Second Talk on Agile at CDTM

Twitter Updates for 2007-06-05

Just completed updating my iTunes purchases to iTunes Plus. Last one was Tangerine Dream/Stratosfear. # 256 kbps AAC is a clear improvement over 128 kbps for most content. However, CD is more transparent and has more stable stereo images. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Twitter Updates for 2007-06-03

Traveling back to Munich – important meeting early tomorrow about introducing Scrum to a new programme. # Arrived L:Ismaning: – at my Stammpension. Nice warm evening here. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Talk on Scrum and SOA at the CDTM in Munich

I was recently invited to talk about Scrum and SOA at the Center for Digital Technology and Management in Munich, Germany. The CDTM is a partnership between two Munich universities and cooperates closely with industry. It’s aim is to “prepare the students for future leadership positions in their professional career.” The talk was provided as… Continue reading Talk on Scrum and SOA at the CDTM in Munich

Twitter Updates for 2007-05-13

Cooking Köttbullar # And so the weekly cycle starts again – at SXF boarding soon destination MUC. # Flight delayed by almost an hour 🙁 # Drinking rhubarb, strawberry and orange juice – not a combination that I would recommend 🙁 # I’m going to start watching Ocean’s 11 while waiting for my delayed flight.… Continue reading Twitter Updates for 2007-05-13

Twitter Updates for 2007-05-12

We’re planting tomato, sunflower, marigold, french marigold and water melon seeds. # Watching the Eurovision Song Contest. The UK entry was truly awful and is favourite for last place. # Powered by Twitter Tools.