Practical branching strategies and trade-offs for teams struggling with many long-lived branches.

Thinking about becoming a Certified Scrum Master? A deep dive into what it really takes to be a great Scrum Master. Discover why character, experience, and broad knowledge are more important than just a certificate, and why the role is more senior than you might think.

Does every agile team need a QA tester? A nuanced look at the role of QA in software development. Discover why testing skills are essential, even if you don’t have a dedicated tester, and how to build quality into your process from the start.

How do you set up an agile team? It’s not just about sprints. Discover why focusing on goals, feedback, and technical excellence is more important than just adopting a framework like Scrum. Learn about the Agile Fluency Model as a guide for your agile journey.

Is ‘Scrum Master’ a real job? A controversial take on the role, arguing that it’s a set of responsibilities, not a job title. Read a different perspective on what it means to be a Scrum Master and why having other skills is crucial for career stability.

Is your GitLab workflow too complicated? See a critique of a waterfall-like story progression and discover an alternative approach based on Continuous Delivery and Extreme Programming. Learn how to shorten feedback cycles and build quality into your development process.