Software Development: Accelerating Delivery Through Agile and DevOps Practices

Explains how to use Build vNext's capabilities and demands system in VSO/TFS 2015 to match build agents with required tools and configurations for …

Step-by-step guide to setting up a Domain Controller in Azure for Active Directory integration, including VM creation, configuration, and syncing with …

Explains issues with Maven release perform in TFS workspaces, causes of build failures, and solutions for workspace mapping, concurrency, and label …

Learn how to use PowerShell and the TFS 2013 API to automate adding items to a GlobalList by exporting, editing, and re-importing global lists as XML.

A critical review of The Professional Scrum Masters Handbook, highlighting its practical tips for new Scrum Masters and common Scrum misconceptions to …

Explains how to use Scrum with Team Foundation Server 2010 for better project management, including practical tips, presentation slides, and …

Scrum tasks should include detailed descriptions so anyone can complete them, ensuring project continuity if team members are unavailable or leave …

Explains when to use Areas versus Team Projects in TFS 2010, comparing benefits, drawbacks, and best practices for managing multiple projects and …

Describes a complex source control issue in TFS involving branch mismanagement, its impact on merging, and step-by-step actions taken to restore …

Explains how to build a managed service factory to access and manage local or remote services across multiple servers, supporting flexible service …

Learn about Azure DevOps migration, including common scenarios, challenges, solutions, and best practices for planning, testing, and ensuring a smooth …

Learn how to use Azure DevOps to set up and customise Caman boards for clear workflow visualisation, shared rules, and effective work management in …

Explores how the seven deadly sins from Greek philosophy mirror common pitfalls in agile software development, offering insights to avoid pride, envy, …

Discover how Scrum Masters use liberating structures to boost team engagement, improve meetings, and drive effective collaboration in Agile and Scrum …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading a production TFS server to TFS 2015, including backup strategies, configuration tips, and handling common issues …

Explains how to resolve the "Unable to load task handler PowerShell for task VSBuild" error in TFS vNext builds, covering PowerShell versions and …

Explains how to resolve TFS 2013.3 errors caused by case-sensitive state names in custom Test Suite work items, affecting older clients and process …

Explains how uncommitted changes in Git can prevent syncing with the server in Visual Studio, and highlights key workflow differences from traditional …

Step-by-step guide to installing TFS 2013.3 with SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2, covering prerequisites, configuration, troubleshooting, …

Overview of new features in Visual Studio 2013 and TFS 2013 RC, including Team Explorer updates, agile tools, test management, charting, and improved …

Explains how detaching a Team Project Collection in TFS 2012.x can fail due to orphaned identities, causing a NullReferenceException, and outlines …

Explains how to resolve errors when restoring TFS backups from SQL Enterprise to SQL Express by removing unsupported data compression features from …

Explains how to configure Test Plans for web access in TFS 2012.2, focusing on Area Path, team field settings, visibility issues, and workarounds for …

Explains causes and solutions for "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" errors (TF400898, TF53010, TF30065) in TFS 2012.2, fixed in …

Guide to migrating data from Team Foundation Service to Team Foundation Server using the TFS Integration Platform, including user and work item …

Explains the TF215097 error in TFS 2012 builds, its cause—missing custom assemblies—and how to resolve it by configuring the build controller to …

Guide to migrating source code and preserving history from one Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 instance to another using Git-Tf and Git command-line …

Compares tools for migrating or synchronising data from HP Quality Centre to Team Foundation Server, outlining features, limitations, and best options …

Explains how to resolve TFS Integration Tools check-in failures (TF10141), covering conflict identification, manual resolution steps, and handling …

Explains how to resolve the TFS error caused by file paths exceeding 259 characters during migration, with steps to shorten paths and adjust workspace …

Explains how to restore missing group membership management in TFS 2012 after upgrading from TFS 2008 by manually adding permissions using TFS …

Explains how to resolve TFS Integration Platform errors caused by missing permissions for bypass-rule submission by adding accounts to the Team …

Guides the upgrade from TFS 2008 to TFS 2010, covering technical steps, process template migration, challenges, and best practices for a smooth …

Explains how to resolve case sensitivity conflicts when migrating from Subversion to TFS 2010, including tools and steps to handle duplicate target …

Explains how missing or non-consecutive work item revision history during TFS migrations causes conflicts, and details troubleshooting steps and …

Guidance on troubleshooting failed servicing in TFS 2010, including schema version issues, recovery steps, and risks of database repair versus …

Explains how to create and customise event handlers for Team Foundation Server 2010, covering supported events for version control, builds, work …

Explains how to integrate Scrum, TFS 2010, and email to share task details, maintain history, and keep all stakeholders informed throughout project …

Learn how to use a .NET HTTP handler to dynamically adjust CSS file paths, ensuring images and resources load correctly across different web …

Explains how to synchronise two .NET collections by applying differences, with thread safety using locks, ensuring target lists match source lists …

Learn how to build a custom proxy class in .NET 3.0 for duplex communication, enabling maintainable code and easy updates when service interfaces …

Learn how to create custom event handlers for Team Foundation Server by inheriting from AEventHandler, implementing IsValid and Run methods, and …

Explains how to handle non-serialisable Team Foundation Server exceptions in WCF by creating custom serialisable exceptions for reliable cross-service …

Step-by-step guide to downloading, installing, and configuring the Release Management Client for Visual Studio 2013, including setup tips and …

Learn how to design, review, and adapt Kanban boards to accurately visualise workflows, identify bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement in …

Step-by-step guide to migrating from Team Foundation Server (TFS) to Azure DevOps, covering tools, validation, common issues, account alignment, and …

Learn how to design and customise Kanban boards to visualise workflows, identify bottlenecks, and boost team efficiency through clear, practical …

Learn how to implement Kanban in any workflow, use key metrics and visualisations, and drive continuous improvement for better project management and …

Learn how to use Kanban metrics like cycle time and throughput to improve team predictability, make accurate forecasts, and deliver consistent project …

Learn how to move from traditional project management to Kanban, including steps, benefits, and tips for a smooth, gradual transition to Agile …

Using Blocked columns on Kanban boards hides workflow issues, causes task stagnation, and reduces transparency. Use tags to indicate blockages and …

Learn how product owners use Evidence-Based Management (EBM) to make data-driven decisions, track key value metrics, and maximise product value and …

Explains how project management mindsets in Product Owners can harm Agile teams, and offers practical strategies to promote value-driven, …

Explores why burndown charts can limit Agile teams, highlighting the drawbacks of fixed planning and advocating for adaptability, empirical work, and …

Learn the core skills and best practices for effective product backlog management, including risk, value, sizing, learning, and refinement to maximise …

Learn practical strategies to boost stakeholder attendance and engagement in Sprint reviews, encouraging valuable feedback and stronger collaboration …

Learn practical skills for effective product backlog management, including item creation, prioritisation, breakdown, and alignment with business goals …

Explores the full responsibilities of a Product Owner in Agile, highlighting strategic decision-making, value maximisation, and the importance of …

Explores how unchecked pride can harm Agile teams, stressing data-driven decisions, learning from failure, and balancing confidence with humility for …

Explores how envy leads teams to copy Agile models like Spotify, warns against FOMO-driven adoption, and stresses tailoring Agile practices to your …