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Creating a Custom SSDT Test Condition

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...

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Find PBIs Without Test Cases

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...

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Creating a Product Backlog Treemap

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...

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Scrum in a Nutshell

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...

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What’s our Sprint Goal?

According to the Scrum Guide, the 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...

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Creating a Team Explorer 2017 installer

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...

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Energizers

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...

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Room configuration for team-based training

When planning a team-based training event, please consider the room configuration. Having a comfortable table and chair arrangement will go a long ways towards a positive learning experience. Round or square...

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Should our team use Scrum?

As a travelling Scrum and DevOps consultant I’m constantly asked “should our team use Scrum”? Now you might think that being a Professional Scrum Trainer – and serious Scrum fanboy...

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Which tests are my regression tests?

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...

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