Microsoft Acquires GitHub

Today (June 4, 2018) Microsoft and GitHub announced they are acquiring GitHub, which is the world’s leading software repository. The official blog post announcement is here: Microsoft GitHub announcement. It’s a good read, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes the role of software in building the future: The era of the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge is Read more about Microsoft Acquires GitHub — What this means

The Agile Manifesto

From: Agile Manifesto So what is the Agile Manifesto? The founding document’s preamble reads, “We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it.” It then lays out the four core values:

• Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
• Working software over comprehensive documentation
• Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
• Responding Read more about Agile or Waterfall development – a modern mindset

2017 Challenges

Hello colleagues, friends and customers—and a warm embrace to those who are all three. In 2017, organizations of all kinds (including mine) will face the usual challenges of seeking and managing growth; building sustainability into our products and processes; and offering ever-greater value to our employees, prospects and customers. Some of us may face unusual Read more about How to find the signal in 2017’s noise