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10 best Azure DevOps alternatives to consider in 2025
Product development life cycle

10 best Azure DevOps alternatives to consider in 2025

As software development teams seek to optimize workflows and enhance collaboration, many are exploring alternatives to Azure DevOps. While Azure DevOps offers a...

David Hartshorne | 14 min read

Product development life cycle
PI planning The ultimate guide for 2025
Product development life cycle

PI planning: The ultimate guide for 2025

Program Increment (PI) Planning is a cadence-based event that aligns all Agile Release Train (ART) teams to the same mission and vision. It’s a crucial element of...

David Hartshorne | 20 min read

Product development life cycle
Agile Release Trains Explained A Comprehensive Guide for Product Managers
Product development life cycle

Agile Release Trains Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Product Managers

The Agile release train (ART) has emerged as a powerful solution for organizations seeking ways to scale Agile methodologies and coordinate multiple teams towards a...

David Hartshorne | 13 min read

Product development life cycle
Technical leadership a comprehensive guide
Product development life cycle

Technical leadership: a comprehensive guide

Technical leaders wear many different hats: they’re the go-to person for technical problem solving, they ensure their team’s happiness and growth, and they deliver...

Alicia Schneider | 11 min read

Product development life cycle
What is rapid application development RAD The complete guide for 2025
Product development life cycle

What is rapid application development (RAD)? The complete guide for 2025

As the name implies, rapid application development (RAD) focuses on quick, iterative development for new software products. Rather than delivering a final product in its...

Alicia Schneider | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
Development velocity what it is why it matters and how to improve it
Product development life cycle

Development velocity: what it is, why it matters, and how to improve it

Development velocity is a key driver for efficient, fast-paced product development. It measures how effectively teams move from concept to release, directly impacting...

Stephanie Trovato | 13 min read

Product development life cycle
10 Engineering Metrics for Team Success in 2025
Product development life cycle

10 Engineering Metrics for Team Success in 2025

Engineering metrics provide invaluable insights into various aspects of the engineering process, from code quality and team productivity to product performance and...

David Hartshorne | 14 min read

Product development life cycle
Evaluate engineering productivity with monday dev
Product development life cycle

Evaluate engineering productivity with monday dev 

The software development process is complex, involving many moving parts, unexpected technical challenges, and cross-team dependencies. Central to navigating this...

monday.com | 8 min read

Product development life cycle
A guide to Agile testing Why its important 038 best practices
Product development life cycle

A guide to Agile testing: Why it’s important & best practices

In the growing field of software development, developers face the difficult task of creating clean code that effectively brings ideas to life. Entire organizations rely...

Danielle Tawfik | 17 min read

Product development life cycle
Story points vs hours What8217s the difference
Product development life cycle

Story points vs. hours: What’s the difference?

How long is a piece of string? Of course, it depends. And there’s the same level of uncertainty when Agile development teams need to predict how long their next sprint...

Rebecca Noori | 9 min read

Product development life cycle
Top 13 software development methodologies
Product development life cycle

Top 13 software development methodologies

Choosing a software development methodology is like choosing the blueprint for constructing a building: it sets the foundation for how a project will be executed and...

Alicia Schneider | 13 min read

Product development life cycle
What is technical debt A guide to managing it effectively
Product development life cycle

What is technical debt? A guide to managing it effectively

In software development, technical debt (or tech debt) refers to the implied cost of future rework caused by choosing an easy, limited solution now instead of using a...

David Hartshorne | 21 min read

Product development life cycle
Software development process 7 steps to success
Product development life cycle

Software development process: 7 steps to success

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your next software. Successful software projects require a lot of careful planning and a methodical approach to reach the...

Alicia Schneider | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
The top 19 software development tools for teams in 2025
Product development life cycle

The top 19 software development tools for teams in 2025

Choosing the right software development tools can make or break your project’s success. These tools are the pillars of efficient coding, seamless collaboration, and...

David Hartshorne | 34 min read

Product development life cycle
Mastering the 3 pillars of Scrum transparency inspection and adaptation
Product development life cycle

Mastering the 3 pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, and adaptation

Scrum is a popular Agile framework that’s used to facilitate collaboration on complex projects. Scrum helps teams make the best use of their time and resources by...

Alicia Schneider | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
What are Scrum metrics and how do they improve project management
Product development life cycle

What are Scrum metrics and how do they improve project management?

Scrum metrics quantitatively track a team’s performance, offering insights into productivity and project efficiency. Scrum methodology, a key component of agile...

Stephanie Trovato | 16 min read

Product development life cycle
Your complete guide to product portfolio management
Product development life cycle

Your complete guide to product portfolio management

Whether you’re a startup with a growing product line or an established enterprise with an entire suite of products, you need the strategic approach of product...

David Hartshorne | 12 min read

Product development life cycle
9 key Agile metrics to track your teams success
Product development life cycle

9 key Agile metrics to track your team’s success

Agile teams operate under the goal of enhancing productivity, efficiency, and speed by working in incremental cycles. But how can Agile teams know whether their methods...

Danielle Tawfik | 10 min read

Product development life cycle
Jira vs ClickUp which is the right platform for your team in 2025
Product development life cycle

Jira vs. ClickUp: which is the right platform for your team in 2025?

Jira is a known name in the software development world, commonly the go-to choice for dev and product teams. ClickUp, on the other hand, is better known for its basic...

Danielle Tawfik | 18 min read

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A guide to Agile Epics definitions examples and best practices
Product development life cycle

A guide to Agile Epics: definitions, examples and best practices

It’s easy to lose track of the bigger picture when you’re working in Agile’s short, time-boxed sprints. But Agile epics ensure this doesn’t happen by connecting...

Rebecca Noori | 9 min read

Product development life cycle
Aha vs Jira which platform is best for your team in 2025
Product development life cycle

Aha! vs. Jira: which platform is best for your team in 2025?

Jira and Aha! are two of the most recognized platforms for product development teams, each catering to different priorities and workflows. While Jira is renowned for its...

Alicia Schneider | 17 min read