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Planning Poker: Agile Estimation Technique Explained

Planning Poker is a popular Agile estimation method that helps teams assess task complexity. Here’s what you need to know: Uses story points instead of time estimates Involves the whole team in discussions Aims for consensus on task difficulty Quick comparison of Agile estimation techniques: Technique Best For Team Size Accuracy Speed Planning Poker Detailed […]

Robot planning tool accounts for human carelessness

A new algorithm may make robots safer by making them more aware of human inattentiveness. In computerized simulations of packaging and assembly lines where humans and robots work together, the algorithm developed to account for human carelessness improved safety by about a maximum of 80% and efficiency by about a maximum of 38% compared to […]

Building Resilient Systems: Disaster Recovery Planning in Database Services

In the realm of database offerings, where data is the lifeblood of modern businesses, constructing resilient systems isn’t just a best practice; it’s a strategic imperative. Disaster recovery planning has become a cornerstone in ensuring the continuity of operations, safeguarding valuable data, and minimizing the impact of unexpected events. This article delves into the critical […]

Designing my life, part one: Building a compass

Last week, I raved about the book Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. These two Stanford design professors have taken design principles and applied them to helping people figure out what they want to be when they grow up. After advocating Designing Your Life to several friends, two of them suggested that […]

The power of non-monetary investments

The following is from Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet with permission from Ulysses Press. Copyright © 2022 by Jordan Grumet. This passage has been edited to be more readable on the web. I used to have a patient who was an undertaker. We had many conversations about philosophy and practicality, and it didn’t take long […]