#agile

[horse-breed-a-day]

Horse Donkey breed of the day: Pega Donkey

Height: 14 -15hh

Common coat colors: Various roans, dun and grullo

Place of origin: Brazil

[postcard-from-the-past]

Cabaret du Lapin Agile venue in the Montmartre neighbourhood of Paris

French vintage postcard, mailed in 1907

[wallpapersmonster]

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[thirtydollarbill]

v sad to hear these guys broke up last week, but glad i got the chance to see them. rip agile🫶

[moose-mousse]

What is "Agile" anyway?

So...

I feel like my posts are best when I write about things on my mind. And because of my job, "dark agile" and "dark scrum" have been a lot on my mind. "Dark" basically is used to mean "Subversive" or "Pretending to do X, but in fact doing to opposite.

Dark design for example, refers to design that is worse for the users ( Making it harder to say no to cookies than yes for example).

But to talk about dark agile, I have to explain what agile actually is. I also want to do this because agile is super simple. But if you ever want to see a LOT of successful scamming, check out business management consulting. A LOT of people have a vested interest in making it sound a lot more complicated than it is and/or ignore what it actually is in favor of telling companies what they want to hear.

Agile is short for "Agile software development"

First, understanding the problem agile solves:

Small companies can change what they are doing, and how they are doing it really quickly. They are also very good at listening to their developers and put their good ideas into practice.

As companies grow larger, they quickly lose these abilities.

Agile, is a way to keep those abilities in a larger company. This is done by giving each development team freedom to develop however they want ( not WHATever they want ), and to give them as direct a line as possible to whoever is the decision maker for the thing they are developing, which allows them to change what they are developing very quickly, but in a way that still leaves that decision maker happy.

Or in other words, encourage worker empowerment and grassroot organization ( Can you guess why companies REALLY try hard to not actually do agile? :p )

That's it. That is agile... as in, all of it.

You can read the agile manifesto and the agile principles, which flushes out what exact values agile is trying to achieve, but you basically already have all the info

If you are thinking "But what about Scrum?", scrum is a proposed tool to achieve agile. It is not agile, nor is it part of agile. Agile is a goal. Scrum is a tool that may help a company reach that goal.

[jcmarchi]

Stackpack Secures $6.3M to Reinvent Vendor Management in an AI-Driven Business Landscape

New Post has been published on https://thedigitalinsider.com/stackpack-secures-6-3m-to-reinvent-vendor-management-in-an-ai-driven-business-landscape/

Stackpack Secures $6.3M to Reinvent Vendor Management in an AI-Driven Business Landscape

In a world where third-party tools, services, and contractors form the operational backbone of modern companies, Stackpack has raised $6.3 million to bring order to the growing complexity.

Led by Freestyle Capital, the funding round includes support from Elefund, Upside Partnership, Nomad Ventures, Layout Ventures, MSIV Fund, and strategic angels from Intuit, Workday, Affirm, Snapdocs, and xAI.

The funding supports Stackpack’s mission to redefine how businesses manage their expanding vendor networks—an increasingly vital task as organizations now juggle hundreds or even thousands of external partners and platforms.

Turning Chaos into Control

Founded in 2023 by Sara Wyman, formerly of Etsy and Affirm, Stackpack was built to solve a problem she knew too well: modern companies are powered by vendors, yet most still track them with outdated methods—spreadsheets, scattered documents, and guesswork. With SaaS stacks ballooning and AI tools proliferating, unmanaged vendors become silent liabilities.

“Companies call themselves ‘people-first,’ but in reality, they’re becoming ‘vendor-first,’” said Wyman. “There are often 6x more vendors than employees. Yet there’s no system of record to manage that shift—until now.”

Stackpack gives finance and IT teams a unified, AI-powered dashboard that provides real-time visibility into vendor contracts, spend, renewals, and compliance risks. The platform automatically extracts key contract terms like auto-renewal clauses, flags overlapping subscriptions, and even predicts upcoming renewals buried deep in PDFs.

AI That Works Like a Virtual Vendor Manager

Stackpack’s Behavioral AI Engine acts as an intelligent assistant, surfacing hidden cost-saving opportunities, compliance risks, and critical dates. It not only identifies inefficiencies—it takes action, issuing alerts, initiating workflows, and providing recommendations across the vendor lifecycle.

For instance:

Renewal alerts prevent surprise charges.

Spend tracking identifies underused or duplicate tools.

Contract intelligence extracts legal and pricing terms from uploads or integrations with tools like Google Drive.

Approval workflows streamline onboarding and procurement.

This brings the kind of automation once reserved for enterprise procurement platforms like Coupa or SAP to startups and mid-sized businesses—at a fraction of the cost.

A Timely Solution for a Growing Problem

Vendor management has become a boardroom issue. As more companies shift budgets from headcount to outsourced services, compliance and financial oversight have become harder to maintain. Stackpack’s early traction is proof of demand: just months after launch, it’s managing over 10,500 vendors and $510 million in spend across more than 50 customers, including Every Man Jack, Rho, Density, HouseRx, Fexa, and ZeroEyes.

“The CFO is the one left holding the bag when things go wrong,” said Brandon Lee, Accounting Manager at BizzyCar. “Stackpack means we don’t have to cross our fingers every quarter.”

Beyond Visibility: Enabling Smarter Vendor Decisions

Alongside its core platform, Stackpack is launching Requests & Approvals, a lightweight tool to simplify vendor onboarding and purchasing decisions—currently in beta. The feature is already attracting customers looking for faster, more agile alternatives to traditional procurement systems.

With a long-term vision to help companies not only manage but discover and evaluate vendors more strategically, Stackpack is laying the groundwork for a smarter, interconnected vendor ecosystem.

“Every vendor decision carries legal, financial, and security consequences,” said Dave Samuel, General Partner at Freestyle Capital. “Stackpack is building the intelligent infrastructure to manage these relationships proactively.”

The Future of Vendor Operations

As third-party ecosystems grow in size and complexity, Stackpack aims to transform vendor operations from a liability into a competitive advantage. Its AI-powered approach gives companies a modern operating system for vendor management—one that’s scalable, proactive, and deeply integrated into finance and operations.

“This isn’t just about cost control—it’s about running a smarter company,” said Wyman. “Managing your vendors should be as strategic as managing your talent. We’re giving companies the tools to make that possible.”

With fresh funding and a rapidly expanding customer base, Stackpack is poised to become the new standard for how modern businesses manage the partners powering their growth.

[brandonsdrunkagain]

Day out and about! Agile Brewing in Baton Rouge, checked in on Grain Creations and their move from Gonzales to Baton Rouge, Care Forgot Beer Craft in New Orleans, Gilla Brewing on the way home. Sony Mash Pilsner, Triple IPA from Seventh Tap in Shreveport and then to check my haul from Sisters In Christ In New Orleans.

[andrersanches]

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[horse-breed-a-day]

Horse breed of the day: Mongolian

Height: 12 -14 hh

Common coat colors: Predominantly dun but grey, chesnut and bay are seen as well

Place of origin: Mongolia

[postcard-from-the-past]

The famous "Cabaret du Lapin Agile" venue in the Montmartre neighbourhood of Paris

French vintage postcard

[vabroapp]

Unleash Peak Performance: How Vabro Boosts Team Productivity & Morale

Looking to unlock a happier, more productive team of IT superstars? Look no further than Vabro! Unlike traditional project management tools, Vabro is built specifically to supercharge Scrum/Agile workflows, leading to a more engaged and efficient work environment. Here's how Vabro makes the magic happen:

Scrum/Agile at its Core: Ditch clunky, outdated tools that struggle with Agile methodologies. Vabro seamlessly integrates with Scrum roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team Member/Developer, etc.) and workflows, empowering your team to work smarter, not harder.

Minimal Learning Curve, Maximum Results: No time for weeks of training? Vabro boasts a user-friendly interface and a minimal learning curve for Scrum veterans. For those new to the game, Vabro offers free resources, webinars, training and certifications to get started easily (just a few hours of effort!). Your entire team can be up and running in no time!

Empowering Teams, Not Micromanaging: Say goodbye to top-down management that stifles creativity and motivation. Vabro fosters a bottoms-up approach, allowing developers to collaborate and determine workloads within each Sprint. This ownership boosts morale and leads to exceptional results.

One Platform, Endless Possibilities: Juggling multiple tools for Dev, DevOps, and IT Ops is a recipe for chaos. Vabro streamlines your workflow with a unified platform that manages everything through a single requirements backlog. Simplify your operations and watch your team's efficiency soar!

Designed for Humans, Not Robots: Forget complex interfaces and cryptic instructions. Vabro features an intuitive user interface with clear icons, helpful explanations, and extensive training resources. Your team will be navigating Vabro like pro's in no time!

The Vabro effect? Happier, more productive team members who consistently deliver outstanding results!

Ready to unlock the full potential of your team? Visit Vabro.com today and request a product demo or explore the platform for free!

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[precisiotech]

Automated Testing vs. Manual Testing: Which One is Right for Your Project?

Achieving high-quality, reliable software stands as a fundamental requirement in software development. Successful testing functions as an essential tool to discover faults and build performance capabilities that create better user experience outcomes. Two main testing methods dominate the field: automated testing and manual testing. The process of quality software assurance uses different testing approaches that demonstrate their own advantages as well as weaknesses according to specific project requirements and scenarios. We will explore the specifics to determine which testing process works best for your system development efforts.

1. What Is Manual Testing?

Manual testing involves a human tester manually executing test cases without using automation tools. Key Characteristics:

The methodology focuses its efforts on user interface together with usability and experience testing.

Human-centered applications where selection requires discretion include ad hoc testing and enumerative testing as well as examinations that need human evaluation.

Human performers are required during this approach; thus, it demands substantial time.

2. What Is Automated Testing?

Software performing automated testing executes test cases through workflows and helpers. Key Characteristics:

Efficient for repetitive and regression testing.

Users must spend money on tools along with developing custom scripts for testing.

Reduces human error.

3. Advantages of Manual Testing

Human Intuition: Software testing professionals can detect kernels through their human cognitive ability that automated tools cannot match. The observation and evaluation of visual elements runs more efficiently through human operatives instead of advanced tools.

Flexibility: This method suits exploratory testing specifically because there are no pre-determined scripts available.

Low Initial Investment: Running this approach does not need tool purchases or applications to develop automation frameworks.

Adaptable for UI/UX Testing: Running this approach does not need tool purchases or applications to develop automation frameworks.

4. Advantages of Automated Testing

Speed: Executes repetitive tests much faster than humans.

Scalability: The system proves most effective for extensive projects that need constant system updates.

Accuracy: When performing recurring actions, automated systems minimize the chances of human mistakes.

Cost-Efficient in the Long Run: Once established and implemented, the system demands costly investments but ensures continuous development expenses decrease over time.

Better for CI/CD Pipelines: Such testing technology connects various development pipelines that support agile and DevOps methodologies.

5. Disadvantages of Manual Testing

Time-Consuming: The manual performance of repeated tests leads to delayed completion of projects.

Error-Prone: Large applications contain tiny bugs that human testers commonly fail to detect.

Not Ideal for Scalability: The process of increasing manual testing needs additional testers to avoid cost escalations.

6. Disadvantages of Automated Testing

Initial Costs: Organizations must provide high financial resources to procure testing tools together with developing programming constructs.

Limited to Pre-Defined Scenarios: These testing approaches work poorly for handling exploratory or ad hoc testing.

Requires Maintenance: Test scripts need frequent updates when application changes occur.

Not Suitable for UI/UX Testing: Struggles with subjective user experience evaluations.

7. When to Use Manual Testing

Small Projects: The testing method proves beneficial at a low cost for small applications and provides quick assessments.

Exploratory Testing: Testing this approach benefits projects whose scripts have not been defined yet or need evaluation for newly added features.

Visual and Usability Testing: Performing assessments on interface components together with design features.

8. When to Use Automated Testing

Large Projects: Handles scalability for projects with frequent updates.

Regression Testing: Program testing becomes more efficient through automation since automated assessments perform multiple tests following each update process.

Performance Testing: The system performs efficient capabilities to conduct load testing and stress testing.

Continuous Development Environments: Agile progression and DevOps implementations need automation as a core requirement.

READ MORE- https://www.precisio.tech/automated-testing-vs-manual-testing-which-one-is-right-for-your-project/

[mithclearwell]

"HELLO, X-BOY! Needing Zero's parts, yes? Too much for couch potato reploid like yourself!"

[thirtydollarbill]

agile @ deviant libation, tampa fl

(sept. 28 2024)

[moose-mousse]

"Product owner" is a confusing job to hire people for. And so, confusing people are hired to do the job.