Jesse and Corinne from Vehicle share their experiences and best practices for running successful software projects. They discuss their approach to client relationships, project management, and team collaboration. Key aspects include weekly billing cycles, emphasis on discovery and planning phases, structured meetings, and maintaining collaborative relationships with clients. They also share insights on handling project pivots, managing multiple projects, and conducting effective retrospectives.
A comprehensive talk about code reviews that goes beyond basic code style discussions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of constructive feedback, proper communication techniques, and maintaining a positive team environment during code reviews. They introduce the 'sandwich technique' for giving feedback and discuss how to automate code style checks to focus on more meaningful aspects of code review.
Donna Benjamin presents 'Turning Stories into Software', discussing how to effectively transform user stories into working software through team collaboration. She covers the origins of user stories, the INVEST criteria for good user stories, team dynamics, and practical examples of implementing features like social sharing in web applications.