InStackademicbyLuís Soares#NoSprintsContinuously delivering value and adjusting to reality is more crucial than adhering to a 2-week timebox.Jul 26, 2023A response icon16Jul 26, 2023A response icon16
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresBeing a senior software developerBeing a senior software developer is not just something you wait ten years to morph into magically. There’s work to do and not just hard…Mar 4, 2018A response icon1Mar 4, 2018A response icon1
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresThe biggest myths in software developmentThroughout my work experience, I’ve seen many misconceptions about software development that can harm teams and companies.Oct 29, 2021A response icon1Oct 29, 2021A response icon1
InCodeXbyLuís Soares#NoBacklogThe typical backlog is a tech task tracker, a bug database, or a feature wishlist. Ultimately, it’s a black hole of promises, wasted work…Oct 30, 2023A response icon12Oct 30, 2023A response icon12
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresWhat is a user story? Debunking the mythsA user story is not a task, a request, or a requirement; it is solely a user problem that must be addressed. It’s a story about your users.May 12, 2023A response icon1May 12, 2023A response icon1
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresValues of a software development teamI decided to write down the values that I cherish in the form of a manifesto. Hopefully, they can impact the success and happiness of your…May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresThe benefits of breaking down user storiesBreaking down problems into smaller, more consumable pieces can improve predictability and feedback cycles while reducing risk.Apr 11, 2022A response icon3Apr 11, 2022A response icon3
InCodeXbyLuís Soares#NoEstimatesEstimation is wasteful, but many teams still abide by it. Let’s debunk this myth.Mar 14, 2022A response icon16Mar 14, 2022A response icon16
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresWorking backwardAfter becoming frustrated with overengineering, I adopted an approach to prevent it: setting a goal and working backward — beginning with…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresThe Lean DeveloperLean software development is an adaptation of lean manufacturing (derived from the Toyota Production System) to software development. I’ll…Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresLeveraging technology for psychological safetyTechnology can be used to make us feel psychologically safer in the team and the company. “Move fast and break things” is only unleashed if…Jul 8, 2021A response icon1Jul 8, 2021A response icon1
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresTowards a psychologically safe environmentFeeling in a safe environment is a prerequisite for a happy and productive team. I’ll mention a software team as an example, but it could…May 31, 2021A response icon1May 31, 2021A response icon1
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresEmotions management when pair programmingPairing is challenging but it’s worth it for the know-how sharing and the steady/predictable progress. Pairing well takes time and can be…Nov 6, 2018A response icon2Nov 6, 2018A response icon2
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresEmotions management when pair programmingPairing is challenging but it’s worth it for the know-how sharing and the steady/predictable progress. Pairing well takes time and can be…Nov 6, 2018A response icon2Nov 6, 2018A response icon2
InCodeXbyLuís SoaresStop creating technical storiesDoes your backlog have technical stories like migrations, upgrades, refactors, and other chores? I’ll try to convince you not to.Feb 18, 2021A response icon11Feb 18, 2021A response icon11
