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Provides practical samples, checklists, and hands-on labs to help developers and architects use Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate’s architecture modelling …

Learn how to use Silverlight 4 and the MVVM pattern for test-driven development, including refactoring, dependency injection, and building real-world …

Assigning an owner to each user story in Scrum ensures clear responsibility, better communication, and accountability throughout the sprint for both …

Explains when to use Areas versus Team Projects in TFS 2010, comparing benefits, drawbacks, and best practices for managing multiple projects and …

Explains the MVVM pattern in WPF and Silverlight, highlighting separation of concerns, code structure, and the roles of commanding, dependency …

Explains how to enhance a .NET command line parser to support multiple and nested commands, custom switches, and delegate-based execution for flexible …

Explains how to implement flexible drag and drop in WPF using MVVM, with customisable drop behaviour and bindable options for ItemsControls, including …

Explores integrating Team Foundation Server check-in policies with the Dynamic Language Runtime to enable flexible, centralised policy management …

The new Database Edition GDR for Visual Studio Team System 2008 adds model-based SQL schema design, extensibility, provider support, and standalone …

Describes a complex source control issue in TFS involving branch mismanagement, its impact on merging, and step-by-step actions taken to restore …

Describes integrating Heat ITSM with Team Foundation Server to sync and manage support calls, automate work item creation, and streamline IT support …

Explains building a flexible WPF data model in VB.NET for visualising hierarchical relationships using generics, ObservableCollections, and …

Microsoft widely adopted Team Foundation Server internally, with 21 instances supporting 734 projects and 5,600 users, driving rapid product …

Explains how to build a managed service factory to access and manage local or remote services across multiple servers, supporting flexible service …

Explains how to create custom WCF proxies in .NET to avoid redundant class generation and object conversion when consuming Windows Communication …

Explores how industrialising software development with tools like Team Foundation Server boosts speed, collaboration, and scalability in competitive …

Examines how Frederick Taylor’s management ideas still shape workplaces today, highlighting their impact on motivation, job design, and the challenges …

Explains how strong relationships, dual expertise in DevOps and Scrum, and trusted referrals led to becoming a preferred Scrum training provider for …

Join agile experts in Edinburgh for keynotes, workshops, networking, and coaching. Explore new agile ideas, games, and training for teams, Scrum …

Learn to apply OKRs effectively, write clear objectives and key results, integrate them into daily work, and avoid common pitfalls in this …

Explores how kindness, empathy, and compassion in Agile foster trust, improve team collaboration, and enhance customer focus for long-term …

Explores why most organisations struggle to scale agile practices, highlighting key principles and strategies used by rare, successful companies to …

Explores why Agile transformation requires genuine commitment and adaptation, warning against quick fixes and emphasising the need for a tailored, …

Earn credits towards future training by referring others to NKDAgility courses. Referrals get a 20% discount; you receive up to 100% credit for your …

Explores why continuous organisational evolution, not fixed transformations, is essential for adapting to rapid change, fostering agility, and …

Explores why businesses should develop custom scaling practices tailored to their unique culture and needs, rather than adopting standard frameworks, …

Explores how live virtual classrooms have become effective alternatives to in-person training, highlighting benefits, challenges, and the shift to …

Explores how routine, repetitive jobs affect worker dignity, questioning their value as automation rises and urging a shift toward meaningful, …

Explores how AI automates repetitive tasks, enabling humans to focus on creative, strategic, and empathetic work, and challenges fears about AI …

Explores how financial awareness boosts employee motivation, decision-making, and accountability, highlighting the impact of financial literacy on …

Explores why Lego may oversimplify Scrum training, contrasting it with Minecraft’s ability to reflect real-world complexity and collaboration in agile …

Earn £20 credit for each friend you refer to our classes. Both you and your referral get rewards, supporting collaborative learning and building a …

Learn key strategies and expert advice for migrating to Azure DevOps, including handling database complexities, validation, and when to seek external …

Guidance on migrating from TFS on-premises to Azure DevOps, addressing compatibility, customisations, code security, and best practices for a smooth …

This podcast discusses why precise language and transparency are essential in agile practices, highlighting how word choice impacts communication and …

Explores how the seven deadly sins from Greek philosophy mirror common pitfalls in agile software development, offering insights to avoid pride, envy, …

Open-source tools for migrating work items, test plans, teams, and project structures between TFS and VSTS, supporting consolidation and flexible data …

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring TFS 2015, including system requirements, installation options, and setup of SQL Server and build …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading a production TFS server to TFS 2015, including backup strategies, configuration tips, and handling common issues …

Explains how to resolve the "Unable to load task handler PowerShell for task VSBuild" error in TFS vNext builds, covering PowerShell versions and …

Expert consulting and onsite training available in Visual Studio ALM, TFS, and Scrum, including project migration, course delivery, and backlog-driven …

Explains how to resolve TFS 2013.3 errors caused by case-sensitive state names in custom Test Suite work items, affecting older clients and process …

Explains how uncommitted changes in Git can prevent syncing with the server in Visual Studio, and highlights key workflow differences from traditional …

Explores how Bruce Lee’s philosophy applies to Scrum and Agile, emphasising adaptability, simplicity, and creating flexible, tailored processes for …

Step-by-step guide to installing TFS 2013.3 with SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2, covering prerequisites, configuration, troubleshooting, …

Explains troubleshooting WITADMIN errors with TFS versions, highlighting the need for TFS 2010 SP1 or newer for compatibility with work item type …

Learn how to use TFS Service Credential Viewer to generate service accounts for Visual Studio Online, enabling secure, automated access without …

Provides a step-by-step PowerShell script for migrating and updating TFS process templates, including customisations, work item types, categories, and …

Learn about the free Microsoft-supported TFS 2013 Update 2 RC upgrade event, key new features like tag management, and how to register before the …

Step-by-step guide to downloading, installing, and configuring Release Management Server for Team Foundation Server 2013, including offline setup and …

Explains how a missing required Team Field in customised TFS 2013 work item templates causes "Value cannot be null" errors, and how to resolve it by …

Learn how to use PowerShell to connect to TFS 2013, import required assemblies, and access core TFS services like Work Item Store, Version Control, …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading from TFS 2013 Preview to TFS 2013 RC, covering prerequisites, trial upgrades, installation, configuration, and best …

Overview of new features in Visual Studio 2013 and TFS 2013 RC, including Team Explorer updates, agile tools, test management, charting, and improved …

Microsoft experts will provide free support for upgrading, installing, or configuring Team Foundation Server 2013 during a special event on 13–15 …

Guidance on structuring teams, areas, iterations, source control, and security in Team Foundation Server 2013 to support project management and …

Explains how to resolve TF400324 errors when connecting InRelease 3 to TFS 2013, including correct URL usage and a supported PowerShell fix for …

Learn how to customise Team Foundation Server 2013 to add a multi-level Portfolio Backlog hierarchy by editing work item types, categories, and …

Step-by-step guide to upgrading to Team Foundation Server 2013, including backup, installation, configuration, validation, and estimated upgrade times …

Explains how detaching a Team Project Collection in TFS 2012.x can fail due to orphaned identities, causing a NullReferenceException, and outlines …