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✍ As a product manager, one of the biggest challenges I've faced in collaborating with developers is ensuring seamless alignment and synergy between design and development teams. 🖥 To address this challenge, here are four essential tips for effective collaboration with developers: 1. Start working together early: - Don't wait until the design is complete to engage with developers. Consult them early to address potential tech and implementation limitations. 2. How to Collaborate for Success: - Have a meeting at the beginning of the project to agree on things such as which hand-off tools you are going to use, whether we need a file-naming convention and what it will be, the basis for the constraints, and the frameworks and libraries that developers will be using. 3. Consider the developer as your user: - Consider how a developer will use your design. Show empathy towards them. - Help them achieve their goals and understand their needs as you would assist your users. 4. Check-in frequently: - Be there to answer their questions. - This prevents frustrations that might arise from developers not being sure how to do certain things and simply doing things their way What was the biggest challenge you faced when collaborating with developers? #Teamwork #ProjectManagement #Collaboration #TechCollaboration #ProductDevelopment #DesignAndDev #Communication #Empathy #Efficiency #Productivity

Why is intra-team #communication so important? Most teams are comprised of a few #developers working together towards solving a specific problem through the development of #software. These teams however, need to have some kind of structure, otherwise the communication in the team becomes unwieldy. In #Agile, the team structure is well defined, having a team leader, a product owner, and then there are the designers and developers, collectively called team members. But is that enough? It is usually understood and expected that the #team #lead will also be the architecture owner, the one that has the oversight of how things should fall in place. The lead will then delegate the different tasks that fall under the development part to the team developers, and the design part to the designers. But herein lies the problem. Do we expect that each designer and developer to immediately know what they need to do? Is pair programming a solution to this problem? Do we expect all of the designers to work independently, creating their own creative parts of the UX? Not at all. There need to be common threads to tie each team member's work with everyone else. That's why communication with team members becomes so important. Having a team lead who handles the big picture, and is able to communicate that big picture to everyone else is perhaps the most important aspect of everyone in the team rowing in the same direction, so to speak. So if you're a team lead, how do you ensure that each team member understands all of the requirements of the project in order to keep them aligned? #KeepCoding --------------- Thank you for reading all the way to the end! If you like this content, please 🔔 Follow and 🚀 Share!

As a developer, you rarely work alone. You'll often talk to designers, project managers, stakeholders, and other developers. That's why good communication is so important. Being able to communicate well can save you from many problems and misunderstandings, letting you focus on creating great software. And the best part? Improving your communication doesn’t take much: → Write clearly and simply. → Speak up if you have problems or feel stuck. → Ask for confirmation if you're unsure about something. These small steps can save you a lot of trouble and your colleagues will really appreciate it. #DeveloperLife #TechCommunication #Teamwork #SoftwareDevelopment #CodingTips #EffectiveCommunication #DevCommunity #WorkSmart #Collaboration #Programming

Starting a new project can be both exciting and challenging. Here are some key points to consider to ensure a smooth kickoff: 1. Understand the Project and Business Requirements: Have a thorough understanding of the project and the business goals it aims to achieve. Clear objectives set the foundation for success. 📚 2. Document the Tech Stack and Architecture: Prepare a detailed document outlining the tech stack and the overall architecture you plan to implement. This serves as a reference and helps in maintaining consistency. 🖥️ 3. Collaborate with the Designer: Connect with the designer to understand the user experience flow. A seamless UX is crucial for user satisfaction. 🎨 4. Sync with Your Team: Discuss the tasks with your teammates and divide them accordingly. Effective teamwork is key to meeting deadlines. 🤝 5. Estimate Your Tasks: Give an estimation of your tasks to your manager by maintaining an Excel sheet. Accurate estimates help in resource planning. 📊 6. Create and Maintain a Git Repo: Set up a Git repository with respective branches. Designate a team member to maintain the repo for better organization. 📂 7. Clone the Repo and Set Up the Project: Clone the repository and create the initial project setup. Collaborate with your teammates on which packages to install, ensuring familiarity and efficiency. 💻 8. Take Ownership: Approach the project as if it were your own. Taking ownership fosters a sense of responsibility and commitment. 🌟 9. Begin Development: Finally, start with the development. Consistent progress is crucial. 🚀 Pro Tip: Keep track of your tasks daily. If using Jira, prioritize tasks accordingly. If not, jot down your tasks each morning and set targets to complete them by EOD. ✅ #ProjectManagement #Teamwork #SoftwareDevelopment #TechStack #UXDesign #Git #Collaboration #TaskManagement #Development #Ownership #Leadership

We built Wizardshot.com from Scratch in ±93 days. We launched it on Friday, and we just hit 1,000 users. We have fundamental product development & design principles that are vastly different than most companies. In a sea of free and publicly available information/advice on how to do stuff, it can be easy to follow the herd: AGILE, Sprints, 30 Project Managers and 6 recruiters and 6-12months to build a simple product. You sort of have to be a little ignorant and uninformed to try new things which can lead to breakthroughs. Being junior isn't a disadvantage, it's a great opportunity to try new things that others don't want to, because you simply don't know better. It's hard to win if you do the same thing as everyone else, and there's less chance of innovation if you approach things with prior knowledge/ideas. We do things differently because we're OK taking the longer way and trying stuff out and making mistakes. We're OK investing in juniors and growing them slowly, with a lot of effort. If this post resonates with your values – send me a message. Let's work together. :-)

In software engineering, no matter how skilled an individual is, great products are rarely built alone. Teamwork is the force multiplier that turns ideas into reality. When developers, designers, and product managers collaborate effectively, the result is innovation, faster delivery, and higher quality software. But how often do we truly focus on enhancing team dynamics? Strong communication, trust, and shared ownership are key ingredients in any successful project. At the end of the day, it’s not just about writing code—it’s about building something greater, together. How do you strengthen teamwork in your projects? Let’s share ideas! 💬 #SoftwareEngineering #Teamwork #Collaboration #TechLeadership #SoftwareDevelopment #Agile #DevLife #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #TeamCommunication #TrustInTeams #ProductDevelopment

It is possible for designers and devs to work within the same agile team. And it can be done in just 5 steps. Do you want to know how? 1. Establish common goals, tools, and ceremonies to build a cross-functional team. 2. Create and describe user stories for designers and schedule them at least a month behind development. 3. Maintain close communication with the PM to ensure a full design backlog and strategic planning for months ahead. 4. Iterate and review quickly to build a dynamic workflow. 5. Encourage designers to take responsibility for their tasks. Their main goal is to deliver the final iteration ready for development, necessitating close collaboration with developers. ---- Experiment, fail, and find the best solution for your team. Or keep designing slowly and insufficiently. What other steps or rules would you add here? Drop it in the comments!

🧑💻 Beyond the Grind: How to Keep Developers in Their Creative Flow? Ever feel like your development process is a constant balancing act? That's because it is. I remember when I first noticed the difference between inner and outer loop activities in our development process. It was a game-changer for boosting productivity and job satisfaction. 👨💻 Inner Loop: The Fun Zone I call it the developer's sweet spot! It's where they truly thrive. Coding: When the developers are coding, they're in their zone, fingers flying, turning caffeine into code. Building: Combining different components to create a functional whole – that's our devs. Unit Testing: Ensuring each piece of the code works as intended from verifying functionality to integration. These high-value tasks are what developers love doing. When they spend more time in the inner loop, they’re happier and more productive. It’s like being in their creative flow! 🌟 🛠️ Outer Loop: The Necessary Evils The outer loop is essential but less exciting: ➜ Integration: Merging code changes into the main project.  ➜ Integration Testing: Ensuring that combined code works together.  ➜ Releasing: Getting the code ready for deployment.  ➜ Deployment: Actually putting the code into production.  ➜ Meetings: Necessary but often seen as time-consuming. These tasks are crucial for keeping the project moving but don’t directly add visible value to developers. 🔄 Balancing the Loops In my experience, maximizing time in the inner loop while efficiently managing outer loop tasks is key: Encourage developers to stay in their creative flow. Streamline outer loop processes to minimize disruption. Automating parts of the integration and deployment process significantly reduced time spent on these tasks, allowing our developers to focus more on what they love. We saw a 30% increase in productivity by optimizing this balance. Curious about how to create this balance in your team? Drop a comment or connect with me! Let’s drive productivity together. 🤝 #SoftwareDevelopment #Productivity #InnerLoop #OuterLoop #DeveloperHappiness

🧑💻 Beyond the Grind: How to Keep Developers in Their Creative Flow? Ever feel like your development process is a constant balancing act? That's because it is. I remember when I first noticed the difference between inner and outer loop activities in our development process. It was a game-changer for boosting productivity and job satisfaction. 👨💻 Inner Loop: The Fun Zone I call it the developer's sweet spot! It's where they truly thrive. Coding: When the developers are coding, they're in their zone, fingers flying, turning caffeine into code. Building: Combining different components to create a functional whole – that's our devs.  Unit Testing: Ensuring each piece of the code works as intended from verifying functionality to integration. These high-value tasks are what developers love doing. When they spend more time in the inner loop, they’re happier and more productive. It’s like being in their creative flow! 🌟 🛠️ Outer Loop: The Necessary Evils The outer loop is essential but less exciting: 🔄 Integration: Merging code changes into the main project.  🧩 Integration Testing: Ensuring that combined code works together.  📦 Releasing: Getting the code ready for deployment.  🚀 Deployment: Actually putting the code into production.  📅 Meetings: Necessary but often seen as time-consuming. These tasks are crucial for keeping the project moving but don’t directly add visible value to developers. 🔄 Balancing the Loops In my experience, maximizing time in the inner loop while efficiently managing outer loop tasks is key: Encourage developers to stay in their creative flow. Streamline outer loop processes to minimize disruption. Automating parts of the integration and deployment process significantly reduced time spent on these tasks, allowing our developers to focus more on what they love. We saw a 30% increase in productivity by optimizing this balance. Curious about how to create this balance in your team? Drop a comment or connect with me! Let’s drive productivity together. 🤝 #SoftwareDevelopment #Productivity #InnerLoop #OuterLoop #DeveloperHappiness

🚀𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤’𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬!  🚀 In the realm of development, efficiency, and teamwork aren't just buzzwords—they're the cornerstones of excellence. At Brillmark, we've fine-tuned our approach to ensure each project not only meets but surpasses expectations. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭? Let’s dive in! 🔍 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞: Before the first line of code is written, we dive deep to understand the core of each task. This allows us to set accurate timelines and kick off on the right foot. 🎯 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐞: With strategy videos for every task, we ensure that everyone, from developers to project managers, is aligned and on the same page from day one. 🗣 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 & 𝐎𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧: Challenges? Updates? We tackle them head-on, sharing insights and progress frequently to ensure no stone is left unturned. 🏁 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬: Our team doesn't just work on tasks; they own them. This dedication ensures every project crosses the finish line with finesse. 🤝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: We believe in the power of collaboration, valuing each role and contribution. Together, we create magic. 🛠 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The foundation of any successful project lies in flawless communication and precise project management. That's why we harness comprehensive communication platforms such as Slack, and versatile project management tools including Trello, Asana, and ProofHub. 📐 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: Our blueprint for coding excellence ensures that every output is top-notch, maintaining the highest quality standards. Want to dive deeper into our development process and see how we guarantee error-free test code while setting new benchmarks for quality? Check out our detailed guidelines and best practices. 🔗 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gn5H73yc #Development #Coding #CRO #Optimization #TestDev #ABTesting