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7 ways investors can gain clarity while conducting technical due diligence

TechCrunch

He focuses primarily on investments in software and technology-enabled business services. But when it comes to assessing investment opportunities, few venture and growth equity investors have the resources to conduct thorough technical diligence. The focus of diligence tends to be on aspects of a product that can be measured.

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Use DORA metrics to support the next generation of remote-work models

TechCrunch

Use Git data to optimize your developers’ annual reviews. For tech teams, that disconnect could lead to making quick fixes that ultimately cost the organization more money and individuals more time and stress. Start with DORA metrics. Shine a light on areas for growth.

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Low code/no code tools reap IT benefits—with caveats

CIO

Low-code/no-code visual programming tools promise to radically simplify and speed up application development by allowing business users to create new applications using drag and drop interfaces, reducing the workload on hard-to-find professional developers. So there’s a lot in the plus column, but there are reasons to be cautious, too.

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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

Some of the advice is timeless, for instance the section about “General interference with Organizations and Production”: Insist on doing everything through “channels” Never permit short-cuts to be taken in order to expedite decisions. It laid out various ways for infiltrators to ruin productivity of a company.

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The importance of Code Reviews

Apiumhub

Code reviews were introduced with the intention of improving code quality, developers review each other’s code during a code review to ensure software quality, usually prior to merging the code. The code review process should not be limited to receiving only one-sided feedback.

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The Shift Beyond the Hype: Transitioning from Vanity Metrics to Authentic Business Objectives

Xebia

Introduction Among the sea of metrics, vanity numbers have often taken the spotlight, leaving many organizations lost in a world of misleading indicators and superficial gains. The catch is that many of these metrics (Website views, Leads in Sales Funnel, Marketing spent, Revenue without profit etc.)

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Best Assessment Software in 2024 for Tech Recruiting

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Assessment software has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Key Features of Assessment Software: Accuracy : Precision is non-negotiable. The best software allows for tailored assessments, aligning with specific objectives and criteria. Customization : Flexibility is key.