I was teaching our new SSDT2019 class today and, while discussing SQL Server Unit Testing, I was asked why the default Row Count test condition only tested for equality (and not less than, greater than, or inequality). I decided to…
I’m feeling encouraged. It seems that more and more teams, whether they are using automated or manual tests, are using Azure Test Plans to create and track their acceptance testing efforts. I was teaching a pre-conference workshop at STARWEST last…
Product Backlogs are boring. Not only are they one dimensional, but they are often unordered. This is to say nothing of their potential lack of information as well. (User) story maps are way more interesting. Not only are they two…
At the beginning of a Sprint, the Product Owner presents an ordered and up-to-date Product Backlog to the Development Team. The Development Team selects an achievable set of the highest ordered items. This is their forecast. They also create a…
According to the Scrum Guide, theย Sprint Goal is an objective set for the Sprint that can be met through the implementation of Product Backlog. It provides guidance to the Development Team on why it is building the Increment.ย As the Development…
Having an offline installer (.iso) of Team Explorer can be very beneficial, for various reasons. Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn’t offer one. Here are the simple steps to follow in order to create your own … Download theย Team Explorer 2017ย setup bootstrapper file…
An energizer is something that imparts energy, vitality, or spirit to other people. Energizer activities are important in classroom training environments – especially right after a large lunch. Here is a good list of energizers recently compiled by a Jesper…
When planning a team-based training event, please consider the room configuration.ย Having a comfortable table and chair arrangement will go a long ways towards a positive learning experience. Round or square tables allowing students to sit in teams of 4-6 with…
As a travelling Scrum and DevOps consultant Iโm constantly asked โshould our team use Scrumโ? Now you might think that being a Professional Scrum Trainer โ and serious Scrum fanboy โ I would always answer โYes!โ. Well, you would be…
Although we can’t help you decide which tests should be part of your regression suite, we can help you easily identify them by using tags. Over the years, we’ve seen teams using Team Foundation Server and Visual Studio Team Services…