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Never Forget to Tell Your Software’s Story It's not enough anymore to simply try to create an app or piece of software that's better than the rest. There's simply too much competition. However, learning how to tell a story with your software, and even a story about the creation of that story, creates something truly special—beauty. |
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How to Debug a Software Glitch from 141 Million Miles Away Even code from NASA isn't perfect, as seen by the recent bugs found within their Mars rover Curiosity. What's remarkable is NASA's ability to eliminate the glitches, quickly and over such a great distance. Any downtime could be fatal when dealing with a piece of hardware as technical as Curiosity. |
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How Will Agile Software Practices Look in the Future?As agile adoption continues to gain popularity, it appears that Scrum is at the forefront of many agile implementations. Given the rise of Scrum, it makes sense that you might wonder how agile will continue to evolve as new methodologies—some of which may replace Scrum—are being developed. | 
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Object Storage: File System Database Mash-UpCloud storage consumer subscriptions are targeted to exceed 625 million this year. A new generation of cutting edge data storage, modeled on the distributed database rather than the traditional hierarchical file system paradigm, is revolutionizing how storage is built and delivered in the cloud. | 
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What the Best Software Managers for Scrum Teams DoSteve Vaughn shares his experiences as a software manager for multiple Scrum teams. In Steve's eyes, the best software managers hire the right people for the job, give them assignments where they can be most successful, and create a work environment where teams produce high quality systems. | 
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Management Practices that Demotivate EmployeesThere’s no surefire way to guarantee a high level of employee morale, and no technique, program, or practice will motivate employees who are not inherently motivated. However, some things are likely to demotivate them, such as making them feel unvalued, unrecognized, and unappreciated. | 
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When It Comes to Installing Updates, Don’t Forget Your DesktopMobile may be getting all the press these days due to issues raised with third-party app security, but the apps on our desktops and PCs are just as susceptible to viruses and attacks. Protecting your desktop computer is just as simple as protecting your mobile device. You just need to be educated. |
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Choosing the Right Configuration Management Database VendorIf you are considering a configuration management database (CMDB) for your organization, then this is the story for you. Joe Townsend explores the many vendor offerings and provides insight that will help you in your decision-making process. | 
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