Tag Archives: teams

Lunch with Uncle Bob

Posted on January 8, 2012 by efarr

Ever since I stumbled across the original C++ Report articles that have become known as the SOLID principles, I have been a disciple of Robert Martin (aka Uncle Bob). He is a leader within the agile and software craftsmanship movements. … Continue reading →

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Split the Team or Split the Backlog?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by efarr

Small software companies often find themselves trying to do too much with too little. This was certainly the case at Agentek. At one point earlier this year, we had a problem… We were not finished with the current release (call … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions about Team Rooms and Open Floor Plans

Posted on August 15, 2011 by efarr

I see this far too often. Well-meaning software organizations embracing agile software development tear down the walls in order to open up the space and allow easier collaboration. This sounds great, and it’s cheap. An easy win, right? Not if … Continue reading →

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Teamwork Is an Individual Skill

Posted on July 23, 2011 by efarr

I was intrigued by this interview with Christopher Avery about responsibility on agile teams at InfoQ. Intrigued enough to go download and read his book entitled Teamwork Is an Individual Skill: Getting Your Work Done When Sharing Responsibility. The premise … Continue reading →

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First Who… Then What

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Eric Farr

One of the first things I’ve been occupied with on the new job is interview candidates for software development openings we have. In recent years, I’ve been drawn more and more to get involved in the hiring process. I believe there is … Continue reading →

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