collaboration

Better Software Magazine Articles

Creative Agility

Many new products being developed require the contribution of artists and other such "creatives," but artists often view the creative process as an organic thing that cannot be analyzed, dissected, or reduced to a set of defined practices without killing it. This article explores barriers such as these to the introduction of agile methods and how these barriers can be overcome.
Clinton Keith 's picture Clinton Keith
February 7, 2012
The Three Amigos: All for One and One for All

Analysts determine what needs to be created. Programmers create it. Testers find the holes in the work of both. That's one way to do it, but all three can collaborate to do these things better, and more easily, too.
George Dinwiddie's picture George Dinwiddie
November 29, 2011
Long-Distance Relationships

A letter from the Better Software magazine editor.
Heather Shanholtzer's picture Heather Shanholtzer
April 30, 2011
Bridging the Gap Between Disciplines: Software Testing and UX Design

Two industry experts from very different worlds walk you through a Eureka! moment. Get their thoughts on how to build a strong, successful collaborative effort between two distinct disciplines—software testing and user experience (UX) design.
Brian Marick Jeff Patton
September 7, 2005
Asking the Right Questions and Asking Them Right

Naomi Karten shares how to ask the questions that ensure you and your customer are on the same page. Her tips include: 1) guard against conflicting interpretations; 2) don't jump to conclusions; 3) gather feedback early and often; 4) examine your rules for commenting; 5) conduct congruent questioning; and 6) find out what's important to your customers.
Naomi Karten's picture Naomi Karten
June 26, 2002

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