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This post is part of a serie of posts about the Basecamp’s Shape Up methodology. In this post, we will talk about what Shape Up is and present an overview of the process. In the next post, we will focus on how each step works in practice. If you are a developer, product manager, or part of a technology team, this series is for you! Introduction In general, Shape Up is a framework created by Basecamp that seeks to solve the common challenges faced by product development teams, especially those caused by growing pains. Learn more about the origins and objectives of Shape Up on the official Basecamp website. ...

Introduction Writing about the role of QA in software development teams is crucial to understanding the evolution of the area and the importance of moving away from the old perception that QA is limited to only “testing software”. This article aims to clarify the differences between the roles of Tester, QA (Quality Assurance) and QE (Quality Engineer) and challenges faced by a QA professional within a development team. Differences between Tester, QA and QE Tester is the more traditional and general used term and is more directly associated with performing manual tests. This function focuses on identifying bugs or defects in software, often operating at the end of the development cycle. The tester checks the product’s compliance with the established requirements, but his performance is generally reactive — he acts after the product or functionality has already been developed. ...

Much is said about diversity and inclusion nowdays; this is not a subject to be considered “a plus” within companies and in society in general, but rather essential for us as individuals to grow as human beings. With all the discussion on the labor market about the importance of the theme, I came to draw attention to the hiring process of companies. So, how can we think of diversity and pluralism if the “doors are closed” even in the hiring process? In other words, the process itself is not inclusive. ...