Articles tagged "agile"

Programming & Development

When 'Break It Into Smaller Stories' Isn't Enough: Agile Realities

The infamous 'break it into smaller stories' response to complex technical problems reveals a deeper dysfunction in how Agile is often implemented. We explore why this happens, when process guidance fails, and how teams can find better solutions.

9 min read | Feb 08, 2026

Programming & Development

How We Created More Tech Debt in 6 Months Than a 10-Year System

Modern development teams are creating technical debt at unprecedented rates. We explore why six months of 'agile' development can now produce more debt than a decade-old legacy system, and what you can do to avoid this trap in 2026.

10 min read | Jan 31, 2026

API & Integration

How I Estimate Work as a Staff Software Engineer in 2026

As a staff software engineer in 2026, accurate work estimation remains one of the most challenging yet critical skills. This guide shares practical frameworks, common pitfalls, and real-world strategies I've developed over years of leading complex technical projects.

14 min read | Jan 29, 2026