The Heist – IBM e-servers running Linux

Oct 30th, 2006

Another funny video from IBM (Maybe they’ll have a comedy department).

(Via Mainframe Watch Belgium)

Software Development Methodologies and Visual Studio Team System

Oct 30th, 2006

Sanjay Narang has published a new article on MSDN about automating a life-cyle methodology in VSTS. Here is the summary:

There is a diverse set of methodologies for different types of software-development life cycles. To implement these methodologies effectively and consistently, it is important to have life-cycle tools that automate the processes and artifacts of the methodologies. Microsoft Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) provides a compelling solution for methodology management and automation.

(Via Rob Caron)

Scrum Tools Roundup

Oct 28th, 2006

Bil Simser has pulled together a list of tools to help people with Scrum.

Microsoft SDLC-in-a-Box Training Kit

Oct 28th, 2006

Microsoft is providing a free training kit for partners, consultants and customers with a complete overview and illustration of the Visual Studio Team System tools platform using a real?world sample application and following the Basic Maturity Level of Microsoft’s Application Platform Optimization Initiative (APOI) model.

The 3-Day SDLC-in-a-Box training program provides a hands?on view into the building of a real?world, sample application, using realistic team roles and work items assignments. The program not only explains the Visual Studio Team System and Team Foundation Server products, but walks through the creation of a sample application from Requirements to Testing & Build Automation.

(Via Microsoft Public Sector Developer and Platform Evangelism Team Blog)

The “State of Agile Development” Survey Results

Oct 26th, 2006

VersionOne conducted a global survey to highlight the value teams deliver from Agile development. This survey summarizes the state of Agile Development in organizations covering every industry vertical from financial services, health care, and education to video games, government, and defense. The result is their “State of Agile Development” Survey Results.

(Via InfoQ)