Not Only “What” but also “How” Matters. Functional and Non-Functional Requirements in Software Development Before you start building an ideal product which would bring the use to the target audience and bring profit to the creators, it is necessary to conduct a long preparatory work. Some say that this stage can be skipped, and everything can be solved on the go. O... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

October 5, 2021

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When Planning is Always a Good Idea. Project Estimation Techniques Applicable by PM Imagine that you are planning your vacations. You are excited about your future trip and make vast plans for this period... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

August 24, 2021

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Product Managers vs Project Managers. Software Project’s Success From Different Perspectives Understanding who is doing what in the software development team can be tricky sometimes. People working in this industry for years can freely use terms describing a specific person’s position on a project without causing any confusion about their role a... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

August 5, 2021

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Writing Scope of Work (SOW): Major Steps Project execution itself is a labour-intensive and complex process consisting of multiple stages. The same applied to pr... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

May 13, 2021

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Project Management Steps that Should Be Taken for Successful Project Launch To create a successful project, the team should function as a single organism. Each member performs his/her particular f... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

April 13, 2021

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Must-have Software Features for Taking Your Project Management to the Next Level Whether you work in a small software startup or a large construction company, project management has many moving parts a... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

April 6, 2021

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How Project Management Software Helps Construction Industry Modern construction projects have a lot of moving parts. From a modest suburban residence to a shopping mall, almost any project requires specialists of different profiles, materials, inventory, and equipment to be monitored and effectively coordinated. Each p... By Alexandra Zakrivashevich

February 12, 2021

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The Difference Between Project Manager and Business Analyst. Roles and Key Responsibilities As a client of a company that provides software development services, you want to make sure that the team working on you... By Victoria Stanishevskaya

October 29, 2020

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From Startup to Large Company. Advanced Project Management with DHTMLX Gantt [Practical Examples] Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine a complex long-term project that can be handled successfully without using this efficie... By Victoria Stanishevskaya

September 17, 2020

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10 Tips How to Successfully Manage Outsourced Projects Software outsourcing has been one of the hottest development trends recently. In 2018, the global market value rose to 8... By Alexey Kutsenko

December 5, 2019

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Role of a Project Manager in a Software Development Project Or Why You Should Listen to a PM on the Vendor’s Side First of all, it’s essential to mention that such a role of a ... By Yana Sarycheva

September 24, 2019

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Time and Materials (TM) Contract vs Fixed Price (FP). Which One Is Better? For the organization to have the opportunity to exist in the future, it is necessary to recognize the business prospects... By Yana Sarycheva

August 2, 2019

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Waterfall Model SDLC stands for a software development life cycle. It’s a framework (an essential supporting structure) of a development process, which may differ from company to company. One of the most popular types of SDLC is the Waterfall Model. The Waterfall is, as one... By Yana Sarycheva

May 22, 2019

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