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Categories: TechnologyAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 1 Comment on Seesmic Look let’s you discover the value of the Twitter timeline

Seesmic Look let’s you discover the value of the Twitter timeline

Whether or not you are using Twitter, please continue reading. This is not a typical “new on Twitter” post, although it is about Twitter. Last night Seesmic launched a new … Continue reading “Seesmic Look let’s you discover the value of the Twitter timeline”

Categories: People TechnologyAuthor Maciej GreńPosted on 4 Comments on Kanban system for Software Engineering – pure Agile

Kanban system for Software Engineering – pure Agile

Kanban system introduces generic approach to Agile. There is no one way to became Agile. If you work using Kanban principles (which are derrived from Agile) you are working in Agile way. If this means that you will have Scrum meetings with your team – fine. If this means that instead of Scrum your meeting will aim on remaining work – also good. Tools are very important but only when they are helping you keeping your principles within company. Correct approach and tooling is a result of deep brainstorming and constant improvements process lead by Kanban principles.

Categories: PeopleAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 5 Comments on Is planning the career path pointless?

Is planning the career path pointless?

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to start moving your career in a better direction. It’s pretty common that at that time many employees set … Continue reading “Is planning the career path pointless?”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 1 Comment on Forrester claims the IT industry will recover best in Europe

Forrester claims the IT industry will recover best in Europe

According to a new report by Forrester Research, Inc. the technology sector will see a recovery in 2010 as businesses and governments in the US and around the world begin spending … Continue reading “Forrester claims the IT industry will recover best in Europe”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Peter HorstenPosted on 1 Comment on Why do men care about horse power but not about code power?

Why do men care about horse power but not about code power?

Try to recall the last talk you had with some friends in the bar or colleagues over lunch? What was it about? It’s very likely you’ve talked about cars. Especially … Continue reading “Why do men care about horse power but not about code power?”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Jakub ZalasPosted on 7 Comments on How to become a Zend Certified Engineer?

How to become a Zend Certified Engineer?

PHP 5 Zend Certified Engineer is the most known and respected title for PHP developers. Currently, at the end of 2009, there are only 3493 Zend Certified Engineers worldwide. 2542 … Continue reading “How to become a Zend Certified Engineer?”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 2 Comments on Only lazy developers are smart and creative enough to survive

Only lazy developers are smart and creative enough to survive

In the software development world, employers always look for creative coders. Such employees come up with innovative ideas which may save a lot of time when developing functionalities that are … Continue reading “Only lazy developers are smart and creative enough to survive”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 26 Comments on The 5 major IT outsourcing trends in 2010

The 5 major IT outsourcing trends in 2010

I believe we all agree that 2009 has been a horrible year for many of us. But not necessarily for all of us. Despite or maybe even thanks to the … Continue reading “The 5 major IT outsourcing trends in 2010”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 3 Comments on 7 reasons why software developers fail due to company’s mistakes

7 reasons why software developers fail due to company’s mistakes

It’s been estimated that almost 50% of newly hired employees fail in their jobs within the first 2 years and the first 3 months are the most crucial for their … Continue reading “7 reasons why software developers fail due to company’s mistakes”

Categories: TechnologyAuthor Aspire Blog TeamPosted on 4 Comments on How to install Redmine with nginx and Mongrel Cluster on Gentoo Linux?

How to install Redmine with nginx and Mongrel Cluster on Gentoo Linux?

Recently I’ve migrated GOYELLO‘s Redmine installation to Gentoo Linux. I’ve used nginx as a load balancer and proxy to Mongrel Cluster. Read on to learn more about the installation process … Continue reading “How to install Redmine with nginx and Mongrel Cluster on Gentoo Linux?”