ntroduction Jira and Confluence are powerful collaboration tools used by teams to manage projects, track issues, and create documentation. To maximize their potential, it is essential to follow best practices for configuration and usage. This guide provides practical, hands-on advice for setting up and using Jira and Confluence effectively, referencing Atlassian’s best practice tips. 1.1. […]
Like PaaS, serverless computing enables developers to build applications faster by eliminating the need for them to manage infrastructure. With serverless, the cloud service provider automatically provisions, scales, and manages the infrastructure required to run the code, e.g., AWS Lambda. Serverless architectures are highly scalable and event-driven, only using resources when a specific function or […]
In a scenario where an organization has legacy data centers, private cloud, and public cloud, there are three potential use cases for modernizing applications: Use case 1: Lift and Shift: Move application workloads from legacy data centers to private or public cloud, followed by refactoring. Use case 2: Application Modernisation: Refactor specific applications, such as […]
C-level executives often ask how to manage large teams and ensure their productivity. Measuring productivity requires having the right data/metrics and understanding team dynamics, celebrating successes, and learning from failures. Reinforcing messages through behavior and actions is crucial – individuals will only believe in a culture of learning and improvement when they see it in […]
Product prioritization is an essential process for any organization that aims to deliver valuable and impactful products to its customers. The process involves evaluating and ranking features, initiatives, and projects based on their potential value, impact, and effort required. This guide will provide a detailed understanding of best practices for product prioritization, focusing on specific […]
At XOOTS, we believe that security should be an enabler for speed and growth, rather than a blocker. To achieve this, it is crucial that everyone within the organization understands the cyber security risks and the importance of strong cyber security capabilities. In this article, we will discuss best practices for ensuring security in your […]
DevSecOps is about incorporating security practices into the DevOps process, creating a holistic approach to security that includes people, processes, and tools. Consider a use case where an organization is struggling with visibility, audit issues, unified governance, and risk mitigation. DevSecOps offers multiple benefits in such situations: Observability – Ensuring the application delivery process is […]
At XOOTS, we attach great importance in excelling at DevOps. To understand DevOps, we need to comprehend the value chain of: Idea, code, build, deploy, manage, and learn. DevOps is an approach that combines software development and IT operations to streamline the process of delivering high-quality software quickly and efficiently. It unites two contentious groups, […]
Monitoring and alerting play a vital role in effective database management. However, the prevailing “monitor and alert on everything” approach is not suitable when considering environmental sustainability. At XOOTS, we believe in comprehensive and efficient monitoring practices that align with our environmental principles. In this article, we explore key considerations for designing effective monitoring and […]
Traditional approaches to database design have shifted over the years, with developers often given the freedom to choose and manage their preferred databases. While this approach aimed to increase productivity and expedite solution delivery, it has often led to unintended consequences. Developers tend to favor databases they are familiar with or those they want to […]
