A Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) chart is a project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks within a project, representing the project timeline and dependencies graphically. Essential for planning and managing complex projects efficiently.
A graphical representation showing the amount of work remaining versus time, used in agile project management to track progress. Crucial for managing project progress and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
The sequence of phases through which a product or project passes from conception to completion. Essential for managing and tracking the progress of development projects.
Walk the Wall (WTW) is a practice where team members physically move along a wall displaying their project's progress, discussing and updating tasks. Essential for fostering team collaboration and ensuring transparency in project status.
A meeting held at the end of a project or development cycle, also known as a "post-mortem," to review what went well, what didn't, and how processes can be improved in the future. Crucial for continuous improvement and learning from past experiences to enhance future projects.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system. Essential for managing the complexities of software development and ensuring project success.
A meeting at the end of a sprint where the development team presents their completed work to stakeholders. Crucial for gathering feedback and demonstrating progress.
The process of reviewing, prioritizing, and updating items in the backlog to ensure they are ready for development. Crucial for maintaining an organized and prioritized list of tasks to improve project efficiency.
A time-boxed period during which specific work must be completed and made ready for review, used in Agile project management. Crucial for managing workload and ensuring continuous delivery and improvement in Agile projects.
A cognitive bias where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a failing project or decision due to the amount of resources already committed. Important for designers to recognize and mitigate their own risks of continuing unsuccessful initiatives.
An activity during a design audit where printed screens representing customer journeys are reviewed collaboratively with stakeholders to assess design quality and identify areas for improvement. Essential for ensuring design consistency, gathering feedback, and making informed decisions on design enhancements.
A product development methodology that emphasizes shaping work before starting it, fixing time and team size but leaving scope flexible to ensure high-quality outcomes. Crucial for managing product development efficiently and delivering high-quality results within constraints.
A testing method that examines the code, documentation, and requirements without executing the program. Important for identifying defects early in the development lifecycle, improving the quality and reducing the cost of digital products.
A distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development. Essential for collaborative development and managing codebase evolution in digital product design.
Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) is a four-step management method used for continuous improvement of processes and products. Essential for implementing and maintaining continuous improvement in business and design processes.