- Agile development means quickly developing features based on user behavior and requests rather than speculation, which reduces risks and closes the gap between products and customers.
- The internet enables an agile approach by allowing massive, instant distribution without traditional barriers of software deployment.
- An agile approach focuses on delivering value to users through frequent releases driven by user stories that can be completed in a short timeframe by small teams.
Fail Fast, Learn Fast, Move Fast: My UX journey to move fasterJeremy Johnson
We've all heard about the Lean Startup, and now Lean UX. This is a intro into how I've been using these methods to speed up the UX process, and work better within product teams.
10 bezcennych lekcji dla software developera stającego się szefem firmyWojciech Seliga
[Originally Polish lecture with English slides - with a few exceptions]
Przez wiele lat byłem software developerem. Koncentrowałem się na kodzie, projektach software'owych oraz interakcjach w moim zespole i z klientami. Byłem pewny, że Agile rozwiązuje wszystkie problemy tego świata. Śmiałem się z komiksów Scotta Adamsa i stworzonej przez niego karykatury szefa (PHB). Życie było proste i piękne...
Teraz od ponad 8 lat prowadzę firmę software'ową, którą przy blisko 90 osobach trudno już nazwać maleństwem. Sam stałem się "szefem" na pełen etat.
Podczas prezentacji podzielę się z Wami różnymi doświadczeniami oraz naukami (nieraz bolesnymi) jakie wyniosłem w ostatnich latach podczas mojej stopniowej przemiany z developera/inżyniera w przedsiębiorcę i szefa firmy. O ile zapewne nie wszystkie sytuacje i wnioski mają lub mogą mieć (o ile marzysz o własnym startupie czy zespole) zastosowanie w Twoim życiu, same sobie ich uświadomienie może oszczędzić Ci w przyszłości straty mnóstwa czasu, energii i pieniędzy oraz uniknąć przykrych rozczarowań.
Fail Fast, Learn Fast, Move Fast: My UX journey to move fasterJeremy Johnson
We've all heard about the Lean Startup, and now Lean UX. This is a intro into how I've been using these methods to speed up the UX process, and work better within product teams.
10 bezcennych lekcji dla software developera stającego się szefem firmyWojciech Seliga
[Originally Polish lecture with English slides - with a few exceptions]
Przez wiele lat byłem software developerem. Koncentrowałem się na kodzie, projektach software'owych oraz interakcjach w moim zespole i z klientami. Byłem pewny, że Agile rozwiązuje wszystkie problemy tego świata. Śmiałem się z komiksów Scotta Adamsa i stworzonej przez niego karykatury szefa (PHB). Życie było proste i piękne...
Teraz od ponad 8 lat prowadzę firmę software'ową, którą przy blisko 90 osobach trudno już nazwać maleństwem. Sam stałem się "szefem" na pełen etat.
Podczas prezentacji podzielę się z Wami różnymi doświadczeniami oraz naukami (nieraz bolesnymi) jakie wyniosłem w ostatnich latach podczas mojej stopniowej przemiany z developera/inżyniera w przedsiębiorcę i szefa firmy. O ile zapewne nie wszystkie sytuacje i wnioski mają lub mogą mieć (o ile marzysz o własnym startupie czy zespole) zastosowanie w Twoim życiu, same sobie ich uświadomienie może oszczędzić Ci w przyszłości straty mnóstwa czasu, energii i pieniędzy oraz uniknąć przykrych rozczarowań.
Data Access Network (DAN) is a newly emerging "best practice" for passive monitoring of mission critical networks that solves real access problems, improves network performance and uptime, and saves capital, operation and maintenance costs. A DAN is a combination of out-of-band data access switching plus passive monitoring instrumentation to enable required security, compliance, forensics review, application performance, VoIP QoS, uptime and other network management tasks. Data is acquired from multiple SPAN ports or taps and multicast to multiple tools, aggregated to a few consolidated tools, and filtered or divided across many instances of the same tools. This Podcast recommends the DAN as a solution to those who suffer real problems like too many tools and not enough span ports, too many links to monitor and not enough money to deploy distributed tools, or too much traffic that threatens to overflow even the highest capacity tool.
Alliance Day 2007: PhillyFunGuide & FunSaverscatet
PhillyFunGuide.com & FunSavers
Cultural Alliance Marketing Staff review new partnerships and features on PhillyFunGuide.com, as well as provide a tutorial of the FunSavers program. Includew promotional and advertising opportunities for members.
A small story about Open Source projects' specificities. This presentation has been designed for non technical profiles with no previous experience in Open Source projects
Background and lessons learned from adoption of agile design and development methodologies in a web project at Washington Post Media. Delivered at George Washington University, Oct. 2008
Data Access Network (DAN) is a newly emerging "best practice" for passive monitoring of mission critical networks that solves real access problems, improves network performance and uptime, and saves capital, operation and maintenance costs. A DAN is a combination of out-of-band data access switching plus passive monitoring instrumentation to enable required security, compliance, forensics review, application performance, VoIP QoS, uptime and other network management tasks. Data is acquired from multiple SPAN ports or taps and multicast to multiple tools, aggregated to a few consolidated tools, and filtered or divided across many instances of the same tools. This Podcast recommends the DAN as a solution to those who suffer real problems like too many tools and not enough span ports, too many links to monitor and not enough money to deploy distributed tools, or too much traffic that threatens to overflow even the highest capacity tool.
Alliance Day 2007: PhillyFunGuide & FunSaverscatet
PhillyFunGuide.com & FunSavers
Cultural Alliance Marketing Staff review new partnerships and features on PhillyFunGuide.com, as well as provide a tutorial of the FunSavers program. Includew promotional and advertising opportunities for members.
A small story about Open Source projects' specificities. This presentation has been designed for non technical profiles with no previous experience in Open Source projects
Background and lessons learned from adoption of agile design and development methodologies in a web project at Washington Post Media. Delivered at George Washington University, Oct. 2008
This was a guest lecture I presented to Masters students of information science at McGill University. It was intended to give an idea of what it's like in reality, lessons learned - and why certain traditional notions of project management doesn't work well in industry (and that we're still struggling with it).
[Workshop] Analyzing Your Deliverables: Developing the Optimal Documentation ...Scott Abel
Presented by Nicki Bleiel at Documentation and Training LIfe Sciences, June 23-26, 2008 in Indianapolis.
Documentation deliverables have evolved beyond manuals and online help in recent years, and with the emergence of Web 2.0, things are changing faster than ever. Technical communicators have many more options to enhance the user experience, and developing many of them provide the opportunity to work with other departments to find a more holistic approach to content development and delivery. But there is no one-size-fits-all set of solutions. This workshop will review the types of analysis you need to do to determine which deliverables are right for your project, your customer, and your company.
Other factors that can’t be ignored, such as translation needs, staff/time constraints, file size limitations, corporate image and control, and proprietary concerns will also be discussed, including:
Analyzing the Product
* Intended audience; delivery method (desktop, web application, etc.); competitor offerings; software development methodology. The UI as part of the Help system. Product Management expectations.
Identifying User Wants and Needs
* Preferences and expectations for information; work environment; knowledge and experience levels.
Ascertaining Internal Needs and Opportunities
* Working with Training, Support, and Marketing to reduce duplication and provide the user with consistent, useful information.
* Finding ways to incorporate information from other departments to improve documentation.
Accessing Deliverable Options
* What is the optimum mix for the product?
* The traditional: online help, manuals, embedded help, job aids, forums, web sites, technical support knowledgebases.
* Emerging trends: wikis, blogs, RSS feeds, software demonstrations, podcasts, and other collaborative tools. They can supplement and/or enhance the traditional. Or, they may be a better fit for internal knowledge management or marketing use.
Optimizing the Library
* Single-sourcing; best practices for structuring information; continuous publishing
Analyzing Your Deliverables: Developing the Optimal Documentation LibraryScott Abel
Presented Nicki Bleiel at Documentation and Training Life Sciences, June 23-26, 2008 in Indianapolis.
Documentation deliverables have evolved beyond manuals and online help in recent years, and with the emergence of Web 2.0, things are changing faster than ever. Technical communicators have many more options to enhance the user experience, and developing many of them provide the opportunity to work with other departments to find a more holistic approach to content development and delivery. But there is no one-size-fits-all set of solutions. This workshop will review the types of analysis you need to do to determine which deliverables are right for your project, your customer, and your company. Product analysis, user expectations and needs, internal needs, deliverable options, and optimizing your library will all be discussed; as well as translation needs, staff/time constraints, file size limitations, corporate image and control, and proprietary concerns.
Building Killer Communities And Taking Confluence SocialAtlassian
What's with all the hype around enterprise social computing? And how can Confluence be used to support collaborative applications that are social? This session breaks through the hype around social computing, discusses the practical benefits of being people-oriented, and explores approaches to use Confluence in a social context.
Customer Speakers: Guy Fraser of Adaptavist, Ali Ouni of KAPIT, Peter Reiser of SUN Microsystems
Key Takeaways:
* New social capabilities in Confluence 3.0
* Primer on enterprise social computing
* Approaches to make Confluence deployments social
This presentation, given at Refresh Boston, provides a short introduction to the Agile development process and reviews current design and UX practices. It examines whether Agile can work without hindering the creative process, highlighting the reasons why developers like Agile, the problems Agile poses for designers, and the ways teams can mitigate some of these issues. Lastly, the presentation reviews techniques integrated Agile development and design teams use, and evaluates which methods have worked and where they can be refined.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lka7nsDsZk8
There’s real evidence that Agile software engineering projects work better than waterfall. In Silicon Valley, Agile is the de-facto standard for innovating new products. But an Agile project needs good product management and good UX design to succeed. Fitting UX in with product management and Agile can be uncomfortable for UX designers. Once you get it, though, you’ll never want to work any other way. We’ll look at:
- Why Agile works well for innovation and for software delivery
- What product management is and why your software product can’t succeed without it
- The different product phases: Discover, expand and exploit
- The role of UX in each phase
- Setting up hypotheses and metrics to keep Agile teams on track
As technologists, we love to build things. And we sometimes forget that our customers (or potential customers) don’t care about what we’re building. They care about what they’re building, doing, or feeling. In this talk, we’ll explore methodologies that help us continually focus on our customers’ needs, building just enough to learn and iterate towards their desired outcomes. Coming away from this, you’ll have a few more tools in the toolbox for your lean startup.
Build Your Own Contributors, One Part At A Timedreamwidth
Dreamwidth Studios, a code fork of the LiveJournal open source blogging software, averages 50 commits a week from over 65 unique contributors. Over half of those contributors have either never programmed in Perl or never contributed to an Open Source project before, and roughly 75% of those contributors are women.
Mark Smith and Denise Paolucci, owners of Dreamwidth Studios, discuss the tactics they've used to make their project successful, and how other projects can implement the same.
US Economic Outlook - Being Decided - M Capital Group August 2021.pdfpchutichetpong
The U.S. economy is continuing its impressive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and not slowing down despite re-occurring bumps. The U.S. savings rate reached its highest ever recorded level at 34% in April 2020 and Americans seem ready to spend. The sectors that had been hurt the most by the pandemic specifically reduced consumer spending, like retail, leisure, hospitality, and travel, are now experiencing massive growth in revenue and job openings.
Could this growth lead to a “Roaring Twenties”? As quickly as the U.S. economy contracted, experiencing a 9.1% drop in economic output relative to the business cycle in Q2 2020, the largest in recorded history, it has rebounded beyond expectations. This surprising growth seems to be fueled by the U.S. government’s aggressive fiscal and monetary policies, and an increase in consumer spending as mobility restrictions are lifted. Unemployment rates between June 2020 and June 2021 decreased by 5.2%, while the demand for labor is increasing, coupled with increasing wages to incentivize Americans to rejoin the labor force. Schools and businesses are expected to fully reopen soon. In parallel, vaccination rates across the country and the world continue to rise, with full vaccination rates of 50% and 14.8% respectively.
However, it is not completely smooth sailing from here. According to M Capital Group, the main risks that threaten the continued growth of the U.S. economy are inflation, unsettled trade relations, and another wave of Covid-19 mutations that could shut down the world again. Have we learned from the past year of COVID-19 and adapted our economy accordingly?
“In order for the U.S. economy to continue growing, whether there is another wave or not, the U.S. needs to focus on diversifying supply chains, supporting business investment, and maintaining consumer spending,” says Grace Feeley, a research analyst at M Capital Group.
While the economic indicators are positive, the risks are coming closer to manifesting and threatening such growth. The new variants spreading throughout the world, Delta, Lambda, and Gamma, are vaccine-resistant and muddy the predictions made about the economy and health of the country. These variants bring back the feeling of uncertainty that has wreaked havoc not only on the stock market but the mindset of people around the world. MCG provides unique insight on how to mitigate these risks to possibly ensure a bright economic future.
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
how can I sell my pi coins for cash in a pi APPDOT TECH
You can't sell your pi coins in the pi network app. because it is not listed yet on any exchange.
The only way you can sell is by trading your pi coins with an investor (a person looking forward to hold massive amounts of pi coins before mainnet launch) .
You don't need to meet the investor directly all the trades are done with a pi vendor/merchant (a person that buys the pi coins from miners and resell it to investors)
I Will leave The telegram contact of my personal pi vendor, if you are finding a legitimate one.
@Pi_vendor_247
#pi network
#pi coins
#money
what is the best method to sell pi coins in 2024DOT TECH
The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
Tele-gram
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)DOT TECH
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
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I'll provide you the Telegram username
@Pi_vendor_247
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
#kyc #mainnet #picoins #pi #sellpi #piwallet
#pinetwork
Latino Buying Power - May 2024 Presentation for Latino CaucusDanay Escanaverino
Unlock the potential of Latino Buying Power with this in-depth SlideShare presentation. Explore how the Latino consumer market is transforming the American economy, driven by their significant buying power, entrepreneurial contributions, and growing influence across various sectors.
**Key Sections Covered:**
1. **Economic Impact:** Understand the profound economic impact of Latino consumers on the U.S. economy. Discover how their increasing purchasing power is fueling growth in key industries and contributing to national economic prosperity.
2. **Buying Power:** Dive into detailed analyses of Latino buying power, including its growth trends, key drivers, and projections for the future. Learn how this influential group’s spending habits are shaping market dynamics and creating opportunities for businesses.
3. **Entrepreneurial Contributions:** Explore the entrepreneurial spirit within the Latino community. Examine how Latino-owned businesses are thriving and contributing to job creation, innovation, and economic diversification.
4. **Workforce Statistics:** Gain insights into the role of Latino workers in the American labor market. Review statistics on employment rates, occupational distribution, and the economic contributions of Latino professionals across various industries.
5. **Media Consumption:** Understand the media consumption habits of Latino audiences. Discover their preferences for digital platforms, television, radio, and social media. Learn how these consumption patterns are influencing advertising strategies and media content.
6. **Education:** Examine the educational achievements and challenges within the Latino community. Review statistics on enrollment, graduation rates, and fields of study. Understand the implications of education on economic mobility and workforce readiness.
7. **Home Ownership:** Explore trends in Latino home ownership. Understand the factors driving home buying decisions, the challenges faced by Latino homeowners, and the impact of home ownership on community stability and economic growth.
This SlideShare provides valuable insights for marketers, business owners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the economic influence of the Latino community. By understanding the various facets of Latino buying power, you can effectively engage with this dynamic and growing market segment.
Equip yourself with the knowledge to leverage Latino buying power, tap into their entrepreneurial spirit, and connect with their unique cultural and consumer preferences. Drive your business success by embracing the economic potential of Latino consumers.
**Keywords:** Latino buying power, economic impact, entrepreneurial contributions, workforce statistics, media consumption, education, home ownership, Latino market, Hispanic buying power, Latino purchasing power.
how to sell pi coins in all Africa Countries.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, usdt , Ethereum and other currencies And this is done easily with the help from a pi merchant.
What is a pi merchant ?
Since pi is not launched yet in any exchange. The only way you can sell right now is through merchants.
A verified Pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins from miners and resell them to investors looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram if u want to sell PI COINS.
1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
5. Quick development work is driven not by speculation
but by features which emerge from user behavior and
requests.
6. Quick development work is driven not by speculation
but by features which emerge from user behavior and
requests.
Easily responding only to real needs and present
energy (passion) means there isn’t as much to think,
plan or worry about.
7. Agile practice radically closes the gap between
the product and the customer, the build and the
idea, the developer and the business.
The nature of the internet demands this
new approach.
8. TCP/IP, HTML, HTTP, XML, SMTP, etc...
The internet technologies create an agile platform
completely eliminating the traditional barriers of
software deployment allowing massive and instant
distribution of an application.
9. TCP/IP, HTML, HTTP, XML, SMTP, etc...
The internet technologies create an agile platform
completely eliminating the traditional barriers of
software deployment allowing massive and instant
distribution of an application.
The internet infrastructure itself facilitates the
unprecedented connection and self-organization
of otherwise disconnected groups of people.
10. Let’s build in HTML!
• Agile but WAY too limited
• ASP, PHP? nice try...
• ASP.NET? Microsoft, agile? (sorry Mark D.)
• Java? oh what could have been.
11. Ruby on Rails?
Quick easy, enculturated in agility. A high level
language and a pragmatic framework which
allows developers to stop worrying.
12. Developers thinking about
value,
usability,
accessibility,
managability,
communication
stop worrying about
memory management,
garbage collection,
state machines,
db management,
virtual machines,
what they know,
etc.
14. Developers are the
medium experts
• •
Inspired by user input Medium experts like a
along with the rest of the potter to clay, skilled web
team in regular review devs should know what
sessions. makes sense as a web site
and what doesn’t. If they
• don’t they’re of very
People people. Even the
limited value.
most “anti-social” of the
Rails community (i.e. Zed
Shaw) are still pretty
sociable guys.
16. Stories
• •
Pragmatic, human Coorespond closely to
articulations of specific actual user requests
features
• Describe something that
• A hybrid between use can be achieved in less
cases, scenarios and than 2 weeks by 2
straight requirements developers working full-
statements time.
• •
An low loss interface The first, not only
between users and specification tool.
developers
17. Frequent Releases
• Should probably happen in under a month but no less than a week.
• Several things to consider when determining the length between
releases and may vary from release to release
• “Feature Complete”
• Bug free
18. Release Meeting
• •
Assemble full team to Discuss developer
review new features at challenges faced in this
each release. release.
• •
The primary forum for Run format usability
development of the testing if such a process is
product and business. implemented.
• •
Discuss and document Create a new set of
what has emerged stories for the next
through the use of the release.
new release.
19. Recommendations
• •
Set target date for first Create a brief wireframe
release and release mock-up which covers
meeting. only this first release
• •
Craft a list of stories Assemble and engage
which fit cleanly into this team
first release.
21. How do you build for an
audience when you don’t have
one yet?
22. Focus on finding one first.
• The good news: the internet makes finding
the right people easier than ever
• Finding your audience will make it much
easier to spread the word about your
product
24. Seduction...
• leads to “oh sh*t!” the morning after
• is “push”
• seldom leads to marraige
• requires too much lip gloss, too much
peripheral effort
25. Attraction...
• takes more time
• is “pull”
• is enjoyable too, but lasts longer
• is the best path to a long-lasting relationship
• requires transparency
26. The need for an audience is
why agile practice begins with
marketing (of a new kind).
28. Let the “trusted network”
build the trusted network.
• Be a good listener; create a safe place for
your customers to communicate with each
other and with you
• Let the public create their own solutions,
draw their own conclusions
• Build a platform that’s flexible over one that
appears finished and complete
29. Allow new users to both
discover and co-create value.
• Communicate value and let the public
discover it for themselves
• Don’t over-define the site’s purpose. Leave
some room for resourcefulness
• Know when to get out of the way
31. Some of the current themes
are informative (at best).
• “make your problems go away”
• “we take the pain and expense out of...”
• “...tired of useless ratings and questionable
advice?”
• “frustrated by businesses who don’t call you
back?”
32. Language should attract those
who will jump into action
• “Discover great local service”
• “Share your experience”
• “Recommend providers to friends or
colleagues”
• “Set up your own shop in 5 easy steps!”
33. Avoid US versus THEM
• Don’t rely on past negative experiences in
order to inspire
• Don’t be a bandaid for an old wound, be an
opportunity to co-create a new
organization, a new market
34. Connect your audience
through common interest
instead of by definition
• Open channels for users to find their own
ways to connect. (favorites, user
recommendations, etc.)
• Don’t pre-define the future
• Blur the lines between commercial and
consumer. (Downplay the “professional”
aspect. Don’t discourage quality sellers,
students or free-lancers)
38. Recap and Recommend
• Start talking today about how to attract an
engage an audience from day one
• Assemble and define team
• Define a first release target date
• Sideline the existing PDF mock-up
• Sideline the existing code base
• Define a release
