Matt Fletcher on Atomic Spin

How to Run Heimdall via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

Browser bookmarks are fine, but Heimdall provides a little extra layering on top. This post is about how I set it up using LinuxServer.io's image.

Extracurricular Activities

Running a Duplicacy Docker Image

How I set my system run Duplicacy for backups via a Docker host in my basement.

Extracurricular Activities

How to Update DuckDNS via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

How I set my system up to update Duck DNS via the LinuxServer.io Duck DNS image on a Docker host in my basement.

Extracurricular Activities

How to Run Plex via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

How I play my movie collection with a system that runs Plex via the LinuxServer.io Plex image on a Docker host in my basement.

Extracurricular Activities

How to Run the Unifi Controller via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

How I set my system up to run the Unifi controller software via the LinuxServer.io Unifi controller image on a Docker host in my basement.

Project & Team Management

Three Levels of Software Project Closeout Documentation

Everyone wants more project documentation, but nobody wants to write it. Make the most of your time by only creating the documentation you really need.

Project & Team Management

Include the Why in Your Story Title

The Why of a story is more important than the What. To prioritize a story, people need to understand why they're supposed to build it in the first place.

Project & Team Management

Adding Blockers to Your Backlog? Always Include a Specific Next Step

Do your blockers explain what needs to happen next? Or who's responsible for it? Or when it's due? If you want them to get done reliably, they'd better.

Project & Team Management

Four DOs and DON’Ts for Software Systems Integrations

Systems integrations are hard. Following these do's and don'ts will go a long way in de-risking the project, minimizing surprises, and finding success.

Technical Practices

Code Reviews Are a Mistake – Try Pair Programming

Formal code reviews lead to confusion and wasted time. Pair programming, on the other hand, has regular, effective code reviews built into its framework.

Project & Team Management

What Do Clients Need from Consultants? Options and a Recommendation

A good consultant identifies a problem and helps resolve it. A great consultant listens and identifies options, but ultimately yields decision making power.

Project & Team Management

Writing Agile Stories, Part 4 – Decision-Making Guidelines

Decision making is an art, not a science. Here are some guidelines I apply when deciding how to slice-and-dice stories in a backlog.

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