Software Development: Accelerating Delivery Through Agile and DevOps Practices

Step-by-step guide to migrating source code from Perforce to Git on VSO, covering repository setup, dependency management, build processes, and key …

Learn how to automate test execution during deployments using Release Management for Visual Studio 2013, including setup steps, environment tips, and …

Explains how to resolve the "CleanWorkspacePackageTempDir does not exist" build error in Team Foundation Build 2012 for upgraded ASP.NET MVC projects …

Explores how virtual labs help development and operations teams manage, test, and automate complex modern application environments using …

Explains branching, merging, and build strategies in Visual Studio 2010, including integration with Team Foundation Server and new tools for code …

Explains why adopting Scrum is challenging and disruptive, highlighting the need for training, mentoring, and dedication for successful organisational …

Explains how Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server support compliance by enabling traceability, audit trails, and linking code changes to …

Explains how to log Elmah error reports as work items in Team Foundation Server, including attaching error logs, using templates, and retrieving error …

Guidance on selecting the best process template for team projects in TFS or VSTS, highlighting why the Scrum template reduces friction for agile teams …

Guides a 160-minute Sprint Review workshop using Liberating Structures to inspect product progress, gather feedback, and plan next steps for Scrum …

Explains how to resolve TFS build errors caused by missing write permissions for the Project Collection Build Service on orchestration plans, …

Explains how mismatched component versions in licences.licx files can cause build errors on TFS servers, and offers solutions for consistent automated …

Learn how to use Kanban flow metrics in Scrum to improve value delivery, track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in …

Explores how immersive, collaborative learning methods in Scrum training enable ongoing support, real-world application, and lasting organisational …

Effective Agile coaching relies on understanding your team's unique context and domain, enabling tailored guidance, empathy, and practical solutions …

Explains why Scrum events are not pointless meetings but structured opportunities for inspection, adaptation, and progress, clarifying common …

Explores how rigid, judgmental Agile practices stifle creativity and innovation, and advocates for principle-driven, adaptable approaches to foster …

Explains how Applied Professional Scrum (APS) helps teams master Scrum by focusing on fundamentals, removing unhelpful practices, and enabling …

Explains the Sprint Review workshop, detailing its role in Agile teams for stakeholder engagement, market alignment, and continuous product …

Explains how a Product Owner can manage Sprint Planning across multiple Scrum teams in Nexus by delegating, using area or team owners, and maintaining …

Detailed walkthrough of a complex Team Foundation Server migration, covering remediation, hardware moves, upgrades, user management, and validation in …

Highlights new Visual Studio ALM features from the ALM Summit, including Git support, web-based test management, Kanban swim lanes, and flexible work …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading Team Foundation Server 2008 to 2010, including in-place upgrade, build server update, and migrating to a new domain …

Guidance on structuring projects in Team Foundation Server 2010 using Areas, Iterations, source code organisation, work item queries, and build naming …

Explains how to configure multiple Dynamics AX instances to sync with a single TFS 2010 Team Project, streamlining source control and work item …

Learn how to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve stuck or infinitely queued builds in Team Foundation Build, including tips for monitoring and …

Comprehensive guidance and hands-on labs for managing, testing, and deploying Visual Studio 2010 Database projects, including source control and …

Explains designing a resilient, scalable TFS event handler in .NET 3.5, focusing on system architecture using Visual Studio diagrams for planning and …

Explains how to build a TFS Integration Platform Work Item Tracking (WIT) adapter for a source system without history, covering versioning, field …

Learn how to migrate Azure DevOps projects step by step, including tool setup, configuration, handling common issues, and ensuring a smooth transfer …

Learn key steps, common pitfalls, and best practices for migrating data from legacy TFS systems to Azure DevOps, including identity alignment, …

Explores how immersive, hands-on learning helps teams internalise Agile principles, shift mindsets, and drive lasting Agile transformation through …

Explains how evidence-based management helps Agile teams use data and key metrics to measure progress, make informed decisions, and drive continuous …

Explains how Scrum teams can balance Sprint work and Refinement, with strategies and visual tools to track, manage, and visualise both for better …

Learn how Scrum teams can boost Sprint review success by engaging stakeholders, tailoring communication, and focusing on value, transparency, and …

Learn how Kanban uses data-driven insights and probabilistic forecasting to optimise workflows, improve delivery, and enhance transparency across any …

Emphasises the importance of flexibility and pragmatism in Scrum, encouraging teams to adapt frameworks to their context rather than rigidly following …

Learn how to automate code synchronisation between VSTS/TFS and GitHub, enabling seamless DevOps workflows for open-source projects with flexible …

Explains a Visual Studio Git bug causing merge conflicts during pulls with local commits, its workaround, and best practices for managing branches to …

Guide to integrating Jenkins with TFS 2013 using the Team Foundation Server plugin, covering installation, configuration, and key differences from TF …

Explains how to reserve a build agent in Team Foundation Server 2012 using custom activities, agent tagging, and workflow changes to ensure reliable, …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading Team Foundation Server 2012 to Update 1, including prerequisites, backup, disk space, configuration, troubleshooting, …

Explains how to configure TFS to manage teams using a custom team field instead of area paths, enabling flexible team-product assignments and …

Explains how to resolve stuck builds in TFS 2012 where no build number is assigned, caused by IIS multiple site bindings, with steps to fix via …

Learn how to use Visual Studio 2012 and C# to build and deploy a single codebase to iOS, Android, Windows, and more, with options for generic or …

Step-by-step guide to migrating FogBugz data to TFS 2012 using a custom CSV adapter with the TFS Integration Platform, including setup, mapping, and …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading TFS 2010 to TFS 2012, migrating VSS data, consolidating process templates, and resolving common issues during team …

Explains the Product Owner role in Scrum, common challenges with proxies, and how support teams like Business Analysts can help manage large product …

Explores the role of Scrum Masters in driving organisational change, effective Scrum adoption, and the importance of experience in leading successful …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading TFS 2008 and WSS v3.0 with SfTSv2 to TFS 2010 and SharePoint 2010, including process template migration and data …

Describes building a working Test Track Pro Adapter for the TFS Integration Platform, detailing code changes, conflict handling, and incremental work …

Explains issues with Test Track Pro data queries in TFS Integration, highlighting problems with date filters causing missing records and suggesting …

Explains automating the update of WIQL queries during sprint or iteration changes in the TFS Automation Platform, covering UI, configuration, and job …

Full-day training covering new features and best practices in Visual Studio 2010, Team Foundation Server 2010, and SharePoint 2010 for project …

Step-by-step guide to resolving build failures when compiling Silverlight 3 projects with Team Foundation Build Services 2010, including SDK, MSBuild, …

Explains how to use Unity for dependency injection in ASP.NET, enabling runtime component swapping without redeploying, with practical code and config …

Learn practical strategies for effective product backlog management in Agile, including prioritisation, refinement, stakeholder engagement, and tools …

Learn how to quickly turn user feedback into actionable work items in Agile teams, improving product value through fast feedback loops, …

Explains the sprint goal in Scrum as a clear, tactical objective for each sprint, guiding team focus, enabling actionable feedback, and linking daily …

Learn how to turn scope creep into an advantage by adopting Agile methods, focusing on value delivery, and adapting to changing requirements in …