Anthony SciamannaSpecialization on Agile TeamsIncreasing Lead Times and a Risk to Flow6 min read·Jun 5, 2020----
Anthony SciamannaMob Programming Quick Start GuideI’ve spent the last few years coaching teams and introducing them to Mob Programming. I was fortunate to get to coach with some of the…2 min read·Mar 14, 2020----
Anthony SciamannaCode Coverage ComplicationsCommonly I see the measurement of unit test coverage contribute to the continuation of poor development practices. Often when teams try to…6 min read·Jan 26, 2020--1--1
Anthony SciamannaAvoiding Automated Testing PitfallsHow to Create Sustainable Test Suites8 min read·Oct 20, 2019----
Anthony SciamannaThe Continuous Value of Learning TestsLearning tests are an unfortunately underutilized practice on software development teams. These tests provide several benefits throughout…5 min read·Sep 29, 2019--1--1
Anthony SciamannaThe Code Smell Scavenger Hunt KataWhen working with teams who are new to refactoring I like to help them practice techniques with code katas. A favorite of mine is one that…4 min read·Jul 28, 2019----
Anthony SciamannaThe Cost of Cost Center Software DevelopmentIt is common for software companies to have cost accounting tunnel vision, solely focused on decreasing the costs associated with…6 min read·Mar 23, 2019----
Anthony SciamannaSpeculative RefactoringAs teams get more comfortable with refactoring, I often see them practicing what I call speculative refactoring. When they encounter code…5 min read·Jan 13, 2019--1--1
Anthony SciamannaStandardization, Review Boards, and the Death of InnovationIt’s really quite simple to prevent innovation and productivity on software development teams. Companies that send a clear message that…6 min read·Nov 11, 2018----