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As annoying things go, planning is not at the top of the list. However, developers tend to feel they are most productive when they are writing code. Therefore, planning can be frustrating. It almost…
The Positives From Meetings
Almost all Developers prefer to skip most meetings. These are not activities we tend to look forward to with joy. However, we can get positives from meetings. Not all of these activities are created…
The Positives of Grunt Work
Grunt work is often a significant portion of our job that makes it feel like “work.” It is not the fun part of our day. However, there are pros and cons to this well-known…
The Upsides of Niche Requests – Not All Outliers Are Bad
Outliers and niche requests can often push us over the line from a simple solution to a complex one. We commonly can get that eighty percent of the cases addressed in our initial code. …
The Bright Side of Office Politics
Office politics are one of the most frustrating things in the business world. There are people that live for this challenge. However, they are often seen as detrimental to productivity. We even have some…
Upsides of Cellphones – Yes, There Are Some
Cellphones have become a constant in many of our lives. They are the first thing we reach for in the morning and the last thing we put away at night. This situation has led…
The Upside of Messaging Tools
Our modern communication within a group is dominated by tools like MS Teams and Slack. These messaging tools are the outcome of several years of working on the problem of quick and thorough communication.…
Email As a Positive – Looking on the Bright Side
We all use email daily. Even though we have seen several new ways to communicate in recent years, it is still a staple of our lives. That is why spam is so common. It…
A Positive Look At Scope Creep
When you look at statistics on software development, the success rate is disappointing. Many factors contribute to this negative trend. However, scope creep is a stealthy form of derailing even the best-planned projects. Nevertheless,…
Positive Customer Experience – Finding a Win
Our paychecks primarily come from customers, directly or indirectly. That may point to there being no negatives in dealing with them. Nevertheless, supporting users can be a struggle. Developers and engineers do not typically…