Smaller pull requests are faster to write and easier to review. Here are 4 tests to see if your PR might be too big.

J. B. Rainsberger joins me to talk about evolutionary design, and the barriers that keep many people from experiencing its benefits.

Finger painting is an essential part of the Agile process.

Find the method that works for you, and don't let anyone guilt you into thinking your way is "wrong".

Can we get the benefits of WET and DRY at the same time?

Don't repeat yourself! Except when doing so might be harmful...

The panel jumps in and discusses the Minimum Viable Continuous Deployment from the manifesto on the web and discuss where they agree and disagree with the requirements listed there and clarify some of the ideas in the document.

Are there times when performance is more important than readability? Yes. Should that be your starting point? Absolutely not!

What value is short, clever code that nobody understands? Readability should usually be the first priority in any technical artifact you write.

Steve Pereira describes the concept of value stream mapping, and how it, and related techniques, can be used to improve the flow of practically any process from product ideation to delivery and customer experience. Steve is the founder of Visible, and is obsessed with making tech human, and leveraging it to deliver continuous value.

After we find land a first job we learn that correct answers often often technically inferior solutions, answers, or proposals win the day. Why?