If your organization is experiencing disproportionally higher chaos on your larger projects, you might ask if you had sufficient information and time at the beginning to understand the problem being solved before anyone committed to cost or schedule targets.

Managers must be the sharp tool, not the dull one. Avoid micromanaging unless you offer unique expertise or can expedite critical tasks. Follow the "accordion approach": help only when needed, and pull back when the team is competent.

MySQL's storage engine determines how data is stored. InnoDB (the default) is ACID-compliant with row-level locking, ideal for OLTP. MyISAM is best for read-only tasks, while MEMORY offers fast lookups, and ARCHIVE handles long-term storage.

Generative AI is transforming mobile app testing by moving beyond code checks. GenAI Assertions allow testers to validate complex features, like image or text accuracy, using natural language prompts. This shift enhances quality and keeps testing aligned with rapid, AI-driven development.

Agile teams often struggle due to weak project foundations, not complex issues. Defined roles, clear communication, and acknowledged "Definition of Done" are critical. Neglecting these basics leads to dysfunction and missed goals, proving that visible fixes are needed for invisible problems.

I’ve seen a lot of change during my 45-year career in information technology, some more significant than others.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source framework that gives AI models context and integrates them with external tools and data sources via a client-server architecture.

If the people assigned to give you guidance are AWOL, how might you proceed?