by Emily Bache | Jan 14, 2009 | Coding Skills, Experience Report
At agile2008 I attended a session with Dan North about Behaviour Driven Development. Someone on the agile sweden mailing list was asking about it, so I decided to write up my notes here. Most cellphone and computer software is delivered late and over budget. The...
by Emily Bache | Jan 10, 2009 | Story
The project manager was obviously a little irritated. “By this stage of the pre-study, we really should have the requirements a little more nailed down than this. That’s two new requirements since last week. Or what does everyone think?” he looks...
by Emily Bache | Nov 30, 2008 | Story, Uncategorized
Michelle the manager has two small children. She regularly puts in a 45 hour week. Alan the project manager also has two small children. He officially works 80%. The first architect, Steve, has one small child. He officially works 90%. The second architect, Flo, has...
by Emily Bache | Nov 30, 2008 | Autobiographical, Uncategorized
If you were looking to employ someone, what would you say to a candidate like this:highly intelligent, excellent qualifications for the job, 10 years relevant experience, hardworking, ambitious.Sounds good, doesn’t it? What if she then added:has 2 children, will...
by Emily Bache | Nov 23, 2008 | Review, Uncategorized
My weekend jog through the park was particularly interesting this week. Not just because of the light sprinkling of snow, bright sun and freezing temperatures. I had to watch my footing every time I heard myself interrupt Geoff or forget someone’s name. Yes, I...