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A Deep Dive into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

The Product Coalition

The Software Development Life Cycle provides a practical framework you can apply to your product and improve your processes. With the support of the SDLC, You can track and control your calendar, and increase productivity and speed of development. The first step is of course Planning, so let’s get to work.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Product Management

Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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A Guide to Choosing the Best SaaS Learning Management System

Userpilot

What factors should you consider when choosing a SaaS learning management system to support your customers and employees? And which are the best tools available on the market at the moment? TL;DR A SaaS learning management system (LMS) is a cloud-based solution for delivering educational experiences.

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Product Dogfooding in Software Development: A Quick Guide (+Best Practices)

Userpilot

The term comes from a commercial and was first used in the software context by a Microsoft manager in 1988. And Userpilot, of course. Start implementing a dogfooding program by recruiting users from across the organization, especially those not involved in the product development. What is product dogfooding?

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The 4 most important tools for data-first product development

Mixpanel

Of course, there are strategies for getting very helpful information from long-form user interviews , but some of the most consistent and reliable input for product developers comes from a data-first approach that’s powered by data-gathering tools. What exactly is a “data-first” approach to product development?

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Build vs. Buy: When to Buy Software or Build It Yourself

Alchemer Mobile

“Should we buy this software or should we build it?” Juggling your company’s immediate needs with long-term goals is always tricky, but when it comes to purchasing a tool to make your team’s lives easier, managers tasked with the decision to build or buy often struggle in what seems to be a comparison of apples to oranges.

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Build vs. Buy: When to Buy Software or Build It Yourself

Alchemer Mobile

“Should we buy this software or should we build it?” Juggling your company’s immediate needs with long-term goals is always tricky, but when it comes to purchasing a tool to make your team’s lives easier, managers tasked with the decision to build or buy often struggle in what seems to be a comparison of apples to oranges.