Can Programs Be Made Faster?
Short answer: No. But, more efficient. A happy new year to all of you! This is the first post in 2014 and it is a (not so) short […]
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5S Methodology and Software Development
The 5s methodology is used to keep the working environment clean, ordered and efficient. I came across this methodology when I was working in a production area for […]
More DetailsThe Seven Muda (Wastes) and Software Engineering
I was introduced into the term Muda (waste) when I was working for a semiconductor fab. I learned that there a seven of them and that a close […]
More DetailsThoughts on the Agile Manifesto
From time to time, I discuss the agile methodology with clients and friends. The Agile Manifesto was published at http://agilemanifesto.org about 12 years ago. It was debated a […]
More DetailsIs “good enough” good enough?
I thought about the term “good enough” lately. It came into my mind, that the term is used in a kind of way which is misleading. In a […]
More DetailsSoftware Development and Licensing Issues: The License Maven Plugin
There a some common pitfalls in software development. Most can be overcome by the developers them self, but when it comes to software licensing, they are completely lost […]
More DetailsQuality Assurance in Software Development from its Root
I checked the V-Model of software development again a couple of days ago during my holidays. (For example have a look to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-Model_%28software_development%29). The model in general […]
More DetailsThe Killer Difference between Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering
I always run into the same discussions when it comes to project management and quality assurance in software development. Some people (mostly people without technical background in software […]
More DetailsScrum and Extreme Programming (XP) for Software Quality Assurance
I talked to someone who owned a software company for outsourcing in Asia. The idea was, as always, to provide software developers with lower hourly rates for customer’s […]
More DetailsSimilarities in Quality Assurance between Cambodian Silk Painting and Software Development
I am currently travelling South-East-Asia and have some time to think and to absorb new ideas and impressions. Beside the personal interest and impressions, I have some time […]
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