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Try a Semantic Approach to Naming GitHub Repositories

Modus Create

As part of a recent customer engagement, we were tasked with defining a naming convention for GitHub repositories. Up to this point, each project team had used whatever convention (or none) they liked to define the repository name, leading to a situation where there was a lack of consistency across the GitHub organization. Consistent.

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How to Build and Design a Successful App

Alchemer Mobile

But, it also requires a proper plan to reach your target market and stand out against millions of apps already successfully positioned in the market. While not required, Google recommends designing app icons in accordance with its material design guidelines, which details everything from icon anatomy to lighting and shading.

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Avoid ‘Product’ Ground Hog Day: Unlocking Success When Crafting an Outcome-Driven Roadmap

The Product Coalition

Increase the number of positive customer reviews by 20%. Metrics: Customer complaints as measured by complaints submitted through all channels Positive customer reviews as calculated on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store Customer satisfaction as measured by quarterly surveys Why do OKRs matter to product managers and product teams?

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Dark Patterns: The Dark Side of UX

UX Planet

Image: MeasuringU Intentional Misdirection As the name suggests, it distracts the user from what really matters so that they don’t see something and continue with the process. The alternative to these dark patterns would be to create good persuasive designs that convince users positively to carry out desired actions.

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How to Write A Product Manager Cover Letter + Example

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Quickly establish a connection to the company with their own eye-catching mission statements or strategic name-dropping via your work history. Certain formatting guidelines and rules are still important to follow, lest you seem unprofessional. Start with their name and company role, and you may need to include their inside address.

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What You are Doing Wrong with your Team Working Agreement

The Product Coalition

Photo by Josh Calabrese on Unsplash A team working agreement is essentially a documented set of ground rules that a team creates to hold each other accountable to positive behaviors. The guidelines express how the team wants to work together. In short, team norms are guidelines for team member relationships.

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How to Give Your Product Managers Negative Feedback (Part 1)

The Product Coalition

There are two ways to do that: Positive motivation : explain to them why growing is good for them. Setting Clear Expectations Once you are ready, here are a few guidelines for the feedback conversation itself. and thinks there’s nothing wrong with it (and that the executives just don’t get it).