Articles

These articles have been authored by our team:

Code Smells to Unit Tests – Mark Levison, 2009

Learning Best Approaches for your Brain – Mark Levison, 2009

Making TDD Stick: Problems and Solutions for Adopters – Mark Levison, 2009

Testimonials

I always look forward to reading Mark's newsletter emails on software development techniques since they are always filled with valuable and practical information. In particular, a recent note titled "Qualities of Good Unit Tests" was of particular value to me since it came at an opportune time. We are working our way though test-driven development (TDD) training so I’m thinking about unit tests more than usual. This technical note really helped me understand not only how it’s recommended to write test code, but why doing it that way is valuable. With his help, TDD is really changing the way that I write code. And, it sure feels good to learn something new!!

Steven Chad Broshar, Senior Software Engineer, IBM

Mark is very knowledgable regarding Agile approach, methodologies and engineering practices. His strong technical skillset and background provide him with a good mix for coaching and/or implementing Agile in an organization.

Don Miller, Project Manager, Export Development Canada

Notes From A Tool User

Quick Agile Links #10 Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Almost no spare time this week, so just the links: Virtual Team Member Dolly – from Lisa Crispin. Lisa talks about giving a remote Developer based in India a presence on her team. This is cool. Now. […]
There are no Best Practices Monday, 8 March 2010
Pet peeve warning. I keep on hearing questions – what are the best practices for Agile, or … . There are no best practices – only good practices in your current context. The whole idea of Best P. […]
Agile Games – at Agile Ottaw. […] Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Come play a game with us. You have been hand-picked by your company to join an exciting new division. You have over-heard that this new group will be ‘Agile’ but what does that mean? Is this t. […]
Agile Quick Links #9 Monday, 22 February 2010
Thanks for reading the 9th Agile Quick Links. Shu-Ha-Ri comes from the Japanese Martial Art of Akido. Roughly speaking it equates to: Shu – learning the basics, repeating movements and following com. […]
Misuse of Velocity in Agile Pr. […] Thursday, 18 February 2010
Like clockwork every month, someone on one of the Agile Mailing lists asks a question about “comparing velocity between teams” or “benchmarking data on velocity.” Before we examine the problem. […]