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last day at be2, my career at be2 in a sequence of words

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Posted on February 11, 2011 by Narek Alaverdyan

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Build quality in every line of code produced

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Posted on January 17, 2011 by Narek Alaverdyan

There is one thing in common with a lot of software development companies, or companies that have a software development unit. That’s the system labeled with the monstrous name “Legacy”.

So what’s in it, really?

Is your software change tolerant? Is your software easy to adapt to changes proposed by the business, or the tech department itself? Are you software’s modules independent and enable change? Does your software enable quick releases?

If you were nodding your head negatively about all of the above mentioned questions, then… I am really sorry but you’re dealing with Legacy software.

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Pair Programming Matrix / Board

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Posted on December 24, 2010 by Narek Alaverdyan

Pair Programming Matrix / Board

Pair Programming Matrix is a tool that helps the team to visualize the Pair Programming procedure. It shows who worked with whom, and who has not worked with anyone else at all.

Set up a board, that has a matrix with team Continue reading →

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