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Covers new features and upgrade steps for Team Foundation Server 2013 Update 2, including improvements in backlog, test, release, and version …

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.

Learn how to create and integrate custom activities in Team Foundation Build, including class library setup, workflow design, argument handling, and …

Explains how to install and configure a Test Controller to connect with Team Foundation Service for automated deployment and testing in cloud-based …

Step-by-step guide to consolidating multiple Team Projects and Collections in TFS 2012 using the TFS Integration Platform, covering migration, …

Explains causes and solutions for the "Error occurred during the code review of change group" in TFS Integration Tools, including common triggers and …

Explains migrating source control and work item tracking to Visual Studio 11 Team Foundation Service, highlighting cloud benefits, limitations, and …

Explains how Visual Studio 2010 supports teams in visualising, analysing, and maintaining software architecture, with tools for design, standards, and …

Covers using Microsoft Test Manager with Visual Studio 2010 and TFS to create, run, and manage manual and automated tests, including real-time test …

Explains how to set up and configure a PowerShell adapter in the TFS Integration Platform to automate source control migrations, with custom scripts …

A platform for automating Team Foundation Server tasks, enabling scheduled, event-driven, and on-demand workflows, with extensible package and Visual …

Provides practical samples, checklists, and hands-on labs to help developers and architects use Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate’s architecture modelling …

Learn how to use Silverlight 4 and the MVVM pattern for test-driven development, including refactoring, dependency injection, and building real-world …

Assigning an owner to each user story in Scrum ensures clear responsibility, better communication, and accountability throughout the sprint for both …

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

Explains the MVVM pattern in WPF and Silverlight, highlighting separation of concerns, code structure, and the roles of commanding, dependency …

Explains how to enhance a .NET command line parser to support multiple and nested commands, custom switches, and delegate-based execution for flexible …

Explains how to implement flexible drag and drop in WPF using MVVM, with customisable drop behaviour and bindable options for ItemsControls, including …

Explores integrating Team Foundation Server check-in policies with the Dynamic Language Runtime to enable flexible, centralised policy management …

The new Database Edition GDR for Visual Studio Team System 2008 adds model-based SQL schema design, extensibility, provider support, and standalone …

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

Describes integrating Heat ITSM with Team Foundation Server to sync and manage support calls, automate work item creation, and streamline IT support …

Explains building a flexible WPF data model in VB.NET for visualising hierarchical relationships using generics, ObservableCollections, and …

Microsoft widely adopted Team Foundation Server internally, with 21 instances supporting 734 projects and 5,600 users, driving rapid product …

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

Explains how to create custom WCF proxies in .NET to avoid redundant class generation and object conversion when consuming Windows Communication …

Explores how industrialising software development with tools like Team Foundation Server boosts speed, collaboration, and scalability in competitive …

Examines how Frederick Taylor’s management ideas still shape workplaces today, highlighting their impact on motivation, job design, and the challenges …

Explains how strong relationships, dual expertise in DevOps and Scrum, and trusted referrals led to becoming a preferred Scrum training provider for …

Explores how clear, precise language and transparency help build political capital and support effective agile transformations within organisations.

Join agile experts in Edinburgh for keynotes, workshops, networking, and coaching. Explore new agile ideas, games, and training for teams, Scrum …

Learn to apply OKRs effectively, write clear objectives and key results, integrate them into daily work, and avoid common pitfalls in this …

A personal story highlighting how Agile consulting and Scrum workshops sparked lasting transformation for a development team, with impact felt years …

Explores why most organisations struggle to scale agile practices, highlighting key principles and strategies used by rare, successful companies to …

Explores why Agile transformation requires genuine commitment and adaptation, warning against quick fixes and emphasising the need for a tailored, …

Earn credits towards future training by referring others to NKDAgility courses. Referrals get a 20% discount; you receive up to 100% credit for your …

Explores why continuous organisational evolution, not fixed transformations, is essential for adapting to rapid change, fostering agility, and …

Explores how live virtual classrooms have become effective alternatives to in-person training, highlighting benefits, challenges, and the shift to …

Explores how routine, repetitive jobs affect worker dignity, questioning their value as automation rises and urging a shift toward meaningful, …

Explores how AI automates repetitive tasks, enabling humans to focus on creative, strategic, and empathetic work, and challenges fears about AI …

Explores how financial awareness boosts employee motivation, decision-making, and accountability, highlighting the impact of financial literacy on …

Explores why Lego may oversimplify Scrum training, contrasting it with Minecraft’s ability to reflect real-world complexity and collaboration in agile …

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Learn how to apply AI in Scrum product ownership, enhance decision-making, and earn a PSPO-AI certification to advance your agile and product …

Learn key strategies and expert advice for migrating to Azure DevOps, including handling database complexities, validation, and when to seek external …

Guidance on migrating from TFS on-premises to Azure DevOps, addressing compatibility, customisations, code security, and best practices for a smooth …

This podcast discusses why precise language and transparency are essential in agile practices, highlighting how word choice impacts communication and …

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

Open-source tools for migrating work items, test plans, teams, and project structures between TFS and VSTS, supporting consolidation and flexible data …

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring TFS 2015, including system requirements, installation options, and setup of SQL Server and build …

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 …

Expert consulting and onsite training available in Visual Studio ALM, TFS, and Scrum, including project migration, course delivery, and backlog-driven …

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 …

Explores how Bruce Lee’s philosophy applies to Scrum and Agile, emphasising adaptability, simplicity, and creating flexible, tailored processes for …

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

Explains troubleshooting WITADMIN errors with TFS versions, highlighting the need for TFS 2010 SP1 or newer for compatibility with work item type …

Learn how to use TFS Service Credential Viewer to generate service accounts for Visual Studio Online, enabling secure, automated access without …

Provides a step-by-step PowerShell script for migrating and updating TFS process templates, including customisations, work item types, categories, and …