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A surprisingly simple recipe for predictable velocity (you won’t like it)
Agile Adam Okruhlica Agile Adam Okruhlica

A surprisingly simple recipe for predictable velocity (you won’t like it)

I recently noticed a rising urge to measure predictability in software teams. Allow me to explain how to achieve it:

  • Set a target velocity. Explain to your team that hitting this number as closely as possible means success.

  • Make them slap a generous buffer on every estimate they make. (This is critical.)

  • Deliver the precise amount of story points needed early in the sprint….

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Quality issues? Focus on this.
Agile Adam Okruhlica Agile Adam Okruhlica

Quality issues? Focus on this.

Why is the Definition of Done important? How much harm can a poor or non-existent DoD do? How to build and evolve a good DoD? What’s a DoD got to do with optimizing your workflow? Adam Okruhlica, our co-CEO, explains all of it in this post.

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Have strong expressions.
Tech-Tips Daniel Novacik Tech-Tips Daniel Novacik

Have strong expressions.

Who wouldn’t want to use strongly typed TypeScript code in their Node.js Express app? Turns out it might be a little tricky, especially when trying to define routes or request and response objects.

But worry not, there is of course a way!

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Get a job + With us!
Culture Michal Šimurka Culture Michal Šimurka

Get a job + With us!

Thinking about becoming a Panaxean yourself? Perhaps you’ve been scrolling through our [open positions](https://www.panaxeo.com/jobs), been contacted by one of our colleagues, or maybe you’re just curious. Whatever the case, we’re thrilled! Howdy! 👋

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Your browser sucks.
Tech-Tips Daniel Novacik Tech-Tips Daniel Novacik

Your browser sucks.

New CSS features are appearing rapidly, and browser support always lags behind. For example the new Nesting Feature. We’ve always wanted it, but no browser supports it right now.

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414,000 Slack messages.
Culture Michal Šimurka Culture Michal Šimurka

414,000 Slack messages.

The turn of the years is a good time to look back and reflect. For Panaxeo, 2022 was the time when we finally put down on paper who we are, what we do, and what we stand for.

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A kidney for an app
Mobile Michal Šimurka Mobile Michal Šimurka

A kidney for an app

Want to significantly lower your mobile development costs? What are some of the tricks that software agencies use to overcharge you? And how do you find that credible outsourcing partner worth the money?

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