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How to balance programming projects between feasibility and usefulness [closed]
I've become fairly competent as a programmer, but I would not say I am a master. I work independently, most as a hobby, although I have done some freelance PHP work. I tend to find myself dabbling in ...
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How to manage/organise when you have to multi-task on multiple 1 man projects? [closed]
We are a team of developers working on multiple small projects - a developer could have 3 or more 1 man projects to work on and keep moving. It can feel like your time is pretty fragmented & ...
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Why can't the IT industry deliver large, faultless projects quickly as in other industries?
After watching National Geographic's MegaStructures series, I was surprised how fast large projects are completed. Once the preliminary work (design, specifications, etc.) is done on paper, the ...
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Planning milestones and time
I was hired by a marketing company a year ago initially for link building / SEO stuff, but I'm actually a Web developer and took the job just in desperation to have one (I'm still quite young and just ...
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How to stop the development spec from changing in mid development?
Problem: It seems with almost every development effort I'm involved in, no matter how much time is spent planning prior to starting development, there is always a large amount of changes required ...
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3rd party hosted solution for project management & source control?
I am looking for a SAAS solution that offers project management, time tracking, invoicing and file sharing (to share with clients) as well as source control, work item management and team management ...
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How to start and maintain an after-work project
I work as a full time developer. My workplace, however, is very limiting in the technologies and programming languages I can use. All of the work is done in C++.
It is clear that C++ is rapidly ...
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Task Management - How important it is for a entry level developer?
I hold masters in CS & now I'm mobile apps developer (Entry Level) , I always start to plan things when starting or doing any project both at work & projects i do at Home (for passion) - as I ...
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Encouraging software engineers to track time
How can I encourage my coworkers to track the time they spend resolving issues and implementing features? We have software to do this, but they just don't enter the numbers.
I want the team to get ...
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How do you manage project estimation and managing your teams time
I'm thinking of things like:
designating a developer having say 6 hours out of their normal 7.5 hour day dedicated to the project, the rest for other work/company related activity (meetings, emails, ...
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Commitment level to the project? [closed]
You've quoted your time that it will take certain time to produce a piece of software.
When you have started the project, is it better to go hard at the beginning and cruise later? or to try to ...
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What is the most effective way of communicating potential delays in software development?
In development, what is the best way to manage delays? For example, you're doing a task, new requirements come in/something which further steepens the learning curve of someting that must be learnt ...
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Is it normal for programmer to work on multiple projects simultaneously
On a current job I have 2 projects to work on. First is very huge system and the second one is smaller but it also big (first project is being developed for 12 years, second for 4 years). At first I ...
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Are your projects completed on time or past the deadline?
Are your projects completed on time?
If not, what problems cause you to miss deadlines? How can they be overcome? Do your clients understand them?
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Who should participate in time estimation?
In an IT project:
Who should participate in time estimation? Developer, team leader, scrum master and etc?
Whose vote should be counted most?
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6answers
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How to control work of programmers (outsourcers)
I am stuck finding solution for my problem.
Some time ago I decided to outsource web development projects (php coding & design). I've opened small office abroad with manager and couple of ...
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Considering consistent change, how short of a planning period is too short?
Change is not uncommon, change in requirements, change in specs change in workflow. I've accepted that there will be change, but I wonder: knowing that change is going to happen, how short of a ...
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How to handle demanding clients?
Frequently, I have been finding myself overloaded with contracts.
Most of the time, I find myself juggling with at least 2 projects, in addition to the numerous websites I have to upkeep and perform ...
