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Delivering functional software that meets user needs through iterative improvement and effective collaboration.

Delivering high-quality software that aligns with user requirements through continuous iteration and collaboration. Posts should explore topics such as user feedback integration, iterative development cycles, quality assurance practices, and the impact of team dynamics on software delivery efficiency.

Without Delivery, There Is No Value

Everything before delivery is an assumption, and all non-delivered product represents a cost of delay. Learn why frequent delivery is critical to maximising value.
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Rethinking Continuous Delivery: Why Best Practices Don't Exist in Complex Environments

Discover how to enhance continuous delivery in complex environments with audience-based strategies, testing in production, and a commitment to improvement.
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Definition of Done - Objective vs Subjective

Learn the critical distinction between subjective goals and the objective Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum. This guide dives into why a measurable, automated DoD is essential for consistent quality, stakeholder trust, and professional-grade product delivery.
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NKD Agility: Your partner in developing engineering excellence

Discover how performance engineering enhances user experience! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares strategies for optimising software in production.
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Unlocking the Superpower of Software Development: How Shifting Left Transforms Quality Assurance

Unlock the superpower of software development with the shift-left approach! Discover how early QA integration boosts quality, speed, and team morale.
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Transforming Technical Debt: Unlocking Innovation and Value Through Quality Product Delivery

Unlock the potential of your team by tackling technical debt! Discover how prioritising quality can drive innovation and enhance value delivery.
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The Hidden Costs of Poor Quality Code—and How to Turn It Into a Superpower

Discover the hidden costs of poor-quality code with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn how investing in quality boosts productivity and protects your brand.
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Continuous Delivery

Discover more about Continuous Delivery and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Definition of Done (DoD)

Discover more about Definition of Done (DoD) and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Detecting Agile BS: Lessons from the US Department of Defense

Is your company truly Agile? 🤔 Discover a 6-question test inspired by the U.S. Department of Defense to assess and enhance your Agile practices!
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The Importance of Delivering Working Software Every Iteration

Discover 6 surprising insights about Agile Product Management that can transform your approach! Watch now for essential tips. #agile #productmanagement
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Ditching the Myth of Special Sprints: Embrace True Agile Practices for Usable Products

Ditch the myth of special Sprints! Discover how to enhance your Agile practices by focusing on delivering quality products without safety nets.
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding the True Meaning of "Done" in Agile Teams

Discover the true meaning of “done” in Agile. Learn how to bridge the gap between expectations and reality to enhance quality and build trust in your team.
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Conquering Sloth in Agile: 6 Signs Your Team Might Be Stalling

Uncover the hidden signs of sloth in Agile practices. Learn how to empower your team, deliver value, and embrace true agility in your projects!
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The Definition of Done: Ensuring Quality without Compromising Value

Discover the importance of the Definition of Done in agile practices. Ensure quality and transparency in your projects with insights from NKDAgility. Learn more!
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If a client hasn't considered DevOps consulting as part of their Agile Consulting needs, why should they?

Discover why integrating DevOps consulting into your Agile coaching can enhance team performance and streamline software delivery. Watch now!
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How Usable Working Products Are Your Ultimate Weapon Against Risks

Discover how delivering usable working products can mitigate risks in Agile practices. Embrace feedback loops and automation for true agility!
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Risk Mitigation: Agile Usable Products vs Documentation in Traditional Project Management

Explore how Agile’s focus on usable products enhances risk mitigation compared to traditional documentation methods in project management. Adapt and thrive!
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Transform Your Scrum Team in 90 Days: Strategies for Continuous Delivery and Empowerment

Transform your Scrum team’s delivery in just 90 days! Discover strategies for continuous delivery, value clarity, and empowering champions for lasting success.
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Can you align DevOps and Software Engineering Teams Through Scrum?

Discover how Scrum can bridge the gap between DevOps and Software Engineering teams for better collaboration and delivery in this insightful short video!
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How important is DevOps in continuous delivery of value to customers?

Discover why DevOps is crucial for agile coaches in delivering continuous value to customers. Join Martin Hinshelwood for key insights!
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There is no place like production

Discover why real user feedback in production is essential for delivering value. Learn to validate assumptions and enhance product success effectively.
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A better way than staggered iterations for delivery

Discover a superior approach to delivery that enhances agility and reduces technical debt. Learn how to implement effective cross-functional teams today!
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Professional Scrum teams build software that works

Discover how Professional Scrum Teams can deliver high-quality software that works. Learn to enhance accountability and trust in your development process.
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Continuous Delivery Using Azure DevOps Services Training

Continuous Delivery Using Azure DevOps Services Training
Continuous Delivery Using Azure DevOps Services Training

This two-day course provides students with the DevOps principles and related hands-on practices to work better as a team, scale their agility, share and integrate their work, and deliver working software continuously in order to enable faster delivery of value and receive early and valuable feedback.

Could not find mappings for all states defined in 'Test Suit' work item type

Resolve the ‘Could not find mappings for all states’ error in TFS 2013.3 with our expert solutions. Ensure smooth test management and avoid case issues!
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Quality enablement to achieve predictable delivery

Achieve predictable software delivery by establishing quality enablement. Learn key strategies to enhance your development process and reduce bugs.
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Team Foundation Server 2013 is production ready

Discover why Team Foundation Server 2013 is production-ready! Learn about its agile journey, major improvements, and why you should upgrade now.
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Quality enablement with Visual Studio 2012

Discover how Visual Studio 2012 enables continuous quality in software development, helping you meet modern user expectations and enhance brand differentiation.
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Naked ALM: starting with why and getting naked

Discover the essence of Application Lifecycle Management with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn to improve software delivery by starting with ‘why’ and embracing agility.
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The Insufficiency of Scrum is a fallacy

Explore the myth of Scrum’s insufficiency and learn how effective engineering practices can enhance Agile success. Elevate your team’s performance today!
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Improvements in Visual Studio ALM from the ALM Summit

Discover the latest enhancements in Visual Studio ALM from the ALM Summit, including Git support, web-based test management, and Kanban improvements.
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Continuous value delivery with modern business applications

Discover how modern business applications enable continuous value delivery, transforming software development practices for happier consumers and faster updates.
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Testing in the modern application lifecycle

Explore modern manual testing in agile development. Learn to integrate tools and streamline processes for effective quality assurance in your application lifecycle.
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Deploy from Visual Studio 2012 to iOS, Windows Phone, Android and Windows

Discover how to deploy apps from Visual Studio 2012 to multiple platforms like iOS, Android, and Windows, streamlining your development process effectively.
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Presenting Visual Studio ALM and upgrading TFS 2010 to TFS 2012 in production – Done

Discover how to successfully upgrade from TFS 2010 to TFS 2012 and unlock the full potential of Visual Studio ALM for your organization. Learn more!
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A working Test Track Pro Adapter for the TFS Integration Platform

Discover a reliable Test Track Pro Adapter for the TFS Integration Platform, enabling seamless updates and efficient work item management. Learn more!
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What do you do with a Work Item History Not Found Conflict Type Details

Discover solutions for TFS migration conflicts in work item history. Learn how to tackle ’not found’ errors and streamline your integration process.
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Finding the problem on a partially succeeded build on Team Foundation Build Services 2010

Discover how to troubleshoot partially succeeded builds in TFS 2010. Learn effective strategies to identify and resolve issues for smoother development.
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TFS Sticky Buddy v2.0

Discover the new features of TFS Sticky Buddy v2.0! Explore its improved interface and modular design, and share your ideas on Codeplex today!
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Working from a Mobile again!

Explore the challenges and solutions of working from a mobile device. Discover how to manage TFS work items offline for seamless productivity on the go!
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TFS Event Handler Update

Discover the latest updates to the TFS Event Handler, fixing bugs and enhancing performance. Download now and improve your development workflow!
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Change of plan

Explore the evolution of a SharePoint project as Martin Hinshelwood rethinks his approach, focusing on debugging and testing for better results.
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Another day another Codeplex Project

Explore innovative SharePoint Designer custom workflows with Martin Hinshelwood. Discover solutions to enhance your projects and streamline your processes!
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TFS Stick Buddy v0.4.0 CTP2 released

Discover the latest TFS Stick Buddy v0.4.0 CTP2 release! Customize your work item display and enhance your project management experience. Download now!
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Xbox Live to Twitter Update (v0.2.3)

Discover the latest updates to the Xbox Live to Twitter app! Enhance your gaming experience with new features and customization options. Download now!
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AD Update-O-Matic

Discover how to automate Active Directory updates with a custom VB 9.0 application, enhancing organization for MOSS 2007 users. Dive into the details!
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TFS Event Handler: Prototype Released

Discover the prototype release of the TFS Event Handler by Martin Hinshelwood. Get ready to configure and extend your TFS experience with this innovative tool!
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Software Development Industrial Revolution

Explore the software development industrial revolution and learn how Team Foundation Server can enhance collaboration and speed in IT projects. Join the change!
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