Managing a software development team requires both an artful and scientific approach. In my two decades of experience in software development, I have been both a software developer and an engineering manager. I have seen the importance of managing a technical team efficiently. The answer to this lies in the Agile way of working, which provides the autonomy that software development teams need while also ensuring accountability. Unfortunately, I have seen Agile methodology not being applied correctly, with many misconceptions surrounding it. Agile does not mean that there should be no written records or that everything should be done through in-person meetings. Agile, documentation, and remote work can exist together, and these templates I have designed can help any project manager, scrum master, or team lead effectively manage a software project in such a situation.
Important Sections:
– Managing a software development team
– Artful and scientific approach
– Autonomy and accountability
– Misconceptions about Agile
– Agile, documentation, and remote work
– Templates to manage a software project
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