Getting Started with GlassFish v3

This DZone Refcard is the go to resource for anyone new to GlassFish Application Server.

Introducing Infinispan: Part I

Part I provides an overview of the capabilities of Infinispan, including usage examples and a tour of the API's.

Why have a Product Owner anyway?

I can’t stress enough just how important the role of the Product Owner really is. This job is not for the faint-of-heart. In fact, the Product Owner is...

0 replies - 464 views - 05/25/09 by Agilebuddy in Articles

Self-Organization (Part 2)

In part 1 of this multi-post article I explained that self-organization has built the universe and everything in it, from quarks to strawberries to humans, and...

1 replies - 455 views - 05/21/09 by jurgenappelo in News

Agile and Lean - Closer than you think

Sara Peyton published a really informative blog on Lean Software development. Essentially it's a pretty detailed overview of the characteristics of Lean. The...

2 replies - 1048 views - 05/21/09 by Agilebuddy in Articles

Self-Organization (Part 1)

Self-Organization = Anarchy (Part 1) In the beginning there was nothing.

0 replies - 384 views - 05/20/09 by jurgenappelo in News

Convince your boss to use TDD

A reader asks: My boss knows about TDD but won’t allow us to use it because he thinks that it is just a passing hype that everyone talks about but no...

0 replies - 425 views - 05/19/09 by mhevery in News

Parasoft's New Testing Framework Tackles the SOA Lifecycle

Parasoft recently unveiled the latest release of its SOA Quality Solution, an end-to-end, automated testing framework for SOA applications. The framework...

1 replies - 1208 views - 05/18/09 by Nitin Bharti in Articles

Why switch to Agile - besides failure

There's a thread currently bouncing around the Yahoo Agile group as to why organizations would consider switching to Agile. A lot has been said about project...

0 replies - 710 views - 05/15/09 by Agilebuddy in Articles

Agile 2009 Developer Jam Preview

Agile 2009 takes place in Chicago from August 24th - 28th. The call for papers is closed, and the agenda has been developed. The conference is composed of 20...

0 replies - 1575 views - 05/14/09 by Kirk Knoernschild in News

Agile Architecture or Accidental Architecture

Architecture is an overloaded term these days, and one that is not always easy to define. There's also a myth surrounding architecture and agile methods - some...

1 replies - 3567 views - 05/13/09 by Kirk Knoernschild in News

The Big Agile Practices Survey

Jurgen Appelo has published the results of his agile practices survey. The information he collected was sizeable, valuable, and interesting. There were a few...

0 replies - 2126 views - 05/12/09 by Kirk Knoernschild in News

Lean or Kanban or Agile

Here I am.. Sunday afternoon.. Mother's day. Just got back from taking the family out for a low key Mother's day celebration and now I've got a little quiet...

0 replies - 613 views - 05/11/09 by mcottmeyer in News

Agile Transitions - NOT!

David Anderson, an agile thoughtleader and Kanban evangelist, has posted a very interesting blog post surrounding agile transitions - they simply don't work!...

1 replies - 498 views - 05/08/09 by Kirk Knoernschild in News

Formation of the Lean Software & Systems Consortium

Prior to the Lean & Kanban conference this week... I had the opportunity to participate in the formation of this organization... and as a result have...

0 replies - 435 views - 05/07/09 by mcottmeyer in News

Agile Coaching Tips

 In this presentation, Rachel Davies provides 10 tips for agile coaches. Whether you're new to agile, or an experienced practioner, this video is...

0 replies - 730 views - 05/06/09 by Kirk Knoernschild in Videos

Significance of Time Boxing

Everything in Scrum is time boxed - assuming you go by the book of course. Did you ever stop to wonder why?  The Sprint planning meeting is time boxed to two...

0 replies - 533 views - 05/05/09 by Agilebuddy in Articles