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Managing Software Development
8 articles
How can I get things done when everyone is a part-time contractor?
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How do I prioritize features versus bugs?
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How can you speed up software development?
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As a non-technical CEO, how do I know if an engineer isn’t goofing off if I’m not watching them all the time?
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What is a good ratio between developers and software quality assurance people?
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What is a good ratio between time spent in development versus software quality assurance (SQA)?
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My developers don’t like the tools I chose for managing development. How do I bring them around?
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I am constantly surprised by missed deadlines. How do I fix this?
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Hardware Development
3 articles
I am new to hardware development. How do I get started?
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What are some good readings on hardware and manufacturing?
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How much would it cost to develop a hardware product?
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Software Development
2 articles
How do I build a web or mobile app?
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How can I learn more about software development?
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Medical Devices
1 article
How can I learn more about the process of developing a medical device?
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Prototyping
4 articles
How do I prototype and test my product idea?
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What is a virtual prototype?
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Do virtual prototypes work for biotech?
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Next Step Prototypes?
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Working with an industrial design or product design agency
4 articles
What is an industrial design or product design agency?
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How do I find a great product design firm to partner with?
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Should I hire a product design company, or hire individuals?
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When should I hire a product design consulting firm to help me commericalize my product?
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Request for Proposals (RFP) / Request for Quotes (RFQ)
1 article
How do I conduct a competitive RFP / RFQ?
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Planning projects
7 articles
Are you a feature, Product or Company ?
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How long should it take to develop a product?
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How detailed should the project plan be in an early stage startup?
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How rigidly should you adhere to your project plan?
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What do I need to know to create a realistic project plan if the work is outside my area of expertise?
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How can we get better work estimates? My developers are constantly off by a factor of 2 or more.
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I have a business-driven deadline that cannot be moved and I need a deliverable by that date. My developers say it cannot be done. How do I proceed?
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