Managing Software Development

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How can I get things done when everyone is a part-time contractor?

Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize – figure out what the main thing is for each person, and help each person manage agai...

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How do I prioritize features versus bugs?

As long as it is just demos, prioritize bug fixes solely around the demo path – other bugs may need to wait. If the demo...

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How can you speed up software development?

DO share business context and engage developers in dialog about the state of the business and its complex needs – the mo...

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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?

Sometimes non-technical, first-time entrepreneurs feel frustrated that their developers aren't working hard if they are ...

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What is a good ratio between developers and software quality assurance people?

There are many answers to this question depending on the stage of the startup and where they stand in the product develo...

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What is a good ratio between time spent in development versus software quality assurance (SQA)?

For many modern web based businesses that practice continuous deployment and test-driven development, they may not have ...

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My developers don’t like the tools I chose for managing development. How do I bring them around?

Unfortunately, this is the one place where compliance is a condition of employment. Gently tell the developers that whil...

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I am constantly surprised by missed deadlines. How do I fix this?

To head this off, never wait until the deadline to check on the deadline. Frequent check-in’s are key – how are they doi...

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