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Five Rules of Accelerated Learning – An Apprentice Reflection
In “Five Rules of Accelerated Learning” by Willem and Diana Larsen, it is put forth that games support the sense of play, play supports learning, and learning supports life. I would consider myself a life-long learner, as would many in the field of software...
read moreReflection on Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C#
Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C# (Agile PPP) by Robert Martin. Is over 10 years old, but it is written in a way that stands the test of time. Even though C# is in the title, the book focuses not on specific C# conventions but how an agile software...
read moreSoftware Craftsmanship Unconference – Apprentice Reflection
In July 2017, Greater Sum hosted Atlanta’s first Software Craftsmanship Unconference. An unconference differs from a traditional conference in that attendees set the agenda and topics at the beginning (although they can change throughout the unconference). This is...
read moreThe 5 Dysfunctions of a Team – Apprentice Reflection
The 5 Dysfunctions of a team is a book every organization needs to read if they want to know what it takes to create a truly functional team. The book starts off with a narrative story and ends with a practical summary of the 5 dysfunctions and solutions to combat...
read moreMeet Leah Wynn: Software Apprenticeship
What is your professional background? While I studied economics in school, my professional background is actually in the restaurant industry. My first food related job was selling baked goods at local farmer’s markets. I eventually worked my way to becoming a server...
read moreMob Programming: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum
Mob programming is when a team of developers work together on the same problem, on the same computer. At Greater Sum, we always work as a mob. This software development approach has brought forth many benefits to our company. Here are some of them: No Meetings Since...
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