There are many concepts in Lean manufacturing that have applicability with software development “factories.” One example is the Andon Cord. The Andon Cord concept involves using signals and alerts to indicate that a station on the assembly line has a problem. Alarms are activated manually by workers pulling a physical cord or automatically by the […]
The 3 Secrets to Overcoming the Agility-Stability Paradox
Regardless of whether an organization subscribes to a bimodal IT approach, one thing is clear: It’s more important, and more difficult, than ever to fight the agility-stability paradox. Today’s businesses must build on a delicate balance of being compliant, plan-driven and keeping the lights on while also seeking ways to become more fluid and agile […]
Using MongoDB for a Product Catalog Application
In today’s era of data-driven business, enterprises are continuously adopting new technologies to gain a competitive advantage. Distributed and cloud databases is one such technology. These databases are fundamentally different from relational databases, offering scalability, availability and flexible data models that are beyond the capabilities of traditional relational databases. MongoDB is one of the leading […]