Posts tagged mistake
Mistakes at the Discovery Phase

There is a well-known fact: the earlier a wrong decision is made, the harder it is to fix. The project's discovery phase is one of the first steps in building a backlog and starting the project. So, if you make a mistake at this step, it will be very problematic to fix it in the future. I want to share best practices for avoiding mistakes at this phase to eliminate future issues.

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Software Localization: Typical Mistakes

Tons of applications and websites claim they are localized for most of the markets and languages. The actual situation is a bit different. They added support of multiple languages and data formats but forgot about other crucial aspects of being friendly for the international customers. The following article covers typical mistakes such applications and websites make.

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On Parallel Software Development

There is a common rule in parallel computing — if you want to compute something two times faster, you have to use three times more powerful hardware. However, this rule works differently when applied to software development. Let us see how several teams can work in parallel and what are the best practices.

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Error Tolerance In Software

Every software developer knows that an application may trigger lots of errors. Many factors can cause it — bad configuration, invalid source data, inexperienced users, lack of knowledge, etc. However, an application may tolerate some errors and do not tolerate others. So, where is the border which separates them?

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Technical Training: Expectations vs Reality

When developers participate in technical training, they always have some expectations. Usually, they expect to master new technology, learn new approaches, and improve overall technical skills. It is valid to expect such results; however, most of the participants do not achieve them. Let us see why these expectations do not match reality.

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