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Exploring NashTech Self-Service Portal accelerator (practical steps)

Platform Engineering at NashTech series: Starting to run NashTech Self-service Portal Request to access into NT Self-service Portal accelerator on Azure DevOps (internal), then run the bash script: Notes: you need to be granted permission to access this link above; otherwise, you cannot see it. Then, the machine just runs: Let’s go to http://localhost:3000, and …

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How NashTech Self-service Portal accelerator work?

Platform Engineering at NashTech series: In the previous part, we have already introduced about NashTech Self-service Portal accelerator, if you haven’t read it, please come over and read through at https://blog.nashtechglobal.com/introduce-a-new-nashtech-self-service-portal-accelerator/ BackStage architecture In overall architecture, it’s quite simple which builds with Nodejs, and popular back-end and front-end components. The architecture is as below. Figure …

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Introduce a new NashTech Self-service Portal accelerator

Platform Engineering at NashTech series: At NashTech, we are working on heavy tasks to adapt our software engineering to the bedrock of the Platform Engineering trend. You can see the efforts to make it work at Platform Engineering at NashTech[1]. Based on it, we are continuing to work on BackStage to customize and put our …

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Managing Small Groups: Leadership, Empathy, and Mentorship in Action

Introduction In the dynamic world of management, true leadership goes beyond mere task delegation and commands. A successful manager cultivates a delicate equilibrium between leadership, empathy, mentorship, and setting an example. In this blog post, we will delve into the fundamental principles that define effective management, with a specific focus on small groups comprising fewer …

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The Dark Side of Velocity in Software Development: Pitfalls and Solutions

Introduction: In the dynamic world of software development, various metrics are used to assess performance and forecast project completion. One such metric is Velocity. While Velocity can provide valuable insights into team productivity, it’s essential to recognize its limitations and potential negative consequences, both in a general context and, more importantly, within your own company. …

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Can automation testing replace manual testing entirely?

There are two main types of testing in software development: automation testing and manual testing. Manual testing involves a human tester manually executing test cases and verifying the results. This approach is useful for exploratory testing, where the tester uses their intuition and creativity to uncover potential issues. Manual testing is also useful for testing …

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Building a Testing Culture

Software Development is a complex process. It is the combination of requirement, design, coding, testing and ongoing maintenance of a software deliverable. One of the most important components is software testing, because it helps the development team to speed up their development process by detecting defects/bugs before the delivery to the client.  And software testing …

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Melt the Ice: Energizing Your Team with Fun Retrospectives

My favorite classic artists are Beethoven and Van Gogh. They both created joyful art despite the pain in their lives. Beethoven composed “Ode to Joy,” which conveyed hope and unity. Similarly, Van Gogh’s masterpieces expressed profound emotions. I wonder if it’s possible to bring joy into retrospectives, often seen as painful and boring scrum ceremonies. …

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Embracing Agile: A Guide for Beginners

Agile has rapidly gained popularity in the technology industry, with some educational institutions even incorporating it into their curriculum. While I didn’t have early exposure to Agile, I’ve gained valuable insights through work and real-life experiences. Agile is not just an exclusive IT method but a versatile approach applicable to various aspects of life. In …

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Creating impact stories through Technical Contribution 

“I can be my best when I help you be your best – Ubuntu!”. Spreading the wings of knowledge across the technology landscape is one of the best forms of community contributions as it enables and helps develop the skillsets & proficiencies through others’ lenses. The technology ecosystem is very dynamic, volatile, and inventive. New …

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Driving Efficiency: Effective Testing Practices in Agile Teams

Agile testing is one of the popular methods in software testing today. Testers may encounter many different challenges in the Agile development process. Below are some experiences that help testers operate efficiently in a team. 1. Be trained in Agile A tester who lacks Agile training can still be a part of the team, but …

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Is your project team on the same page regarding Story Points?

The content hereby assumes that you solely use Story Points and velocity-driven planning in your project. ‘Story Points’ and the confusion they entail right from their definition There are various definitions of Story Points. Essentially, these definitions appear to be similar and relatively straightforward. Here are two of them. Due to the seemingly straightforward definitions …

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