The latest articles on DEV Community by ShiroiHana013 (@shiroihana013). https://dev.to/shiroihana013 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F210571%2F5ff1574c-287b-4f27-940e-40cff8f930a8.png https://dev.to/shiroihana013 en ShiroiHana013 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:44:34 +0000 https://dev.to/shiroihana013/in-need-of-advice-how-do-you-manage-a-large-backlog-of-tasks-1j7l https://dev.to/shiroihana013/in-need-of-advice-how-do-you-manage-a-large-backlog-of-tasks-1j7l <h1> Background </h1> <p>In July I started my first job outside of college in the software world. The company I am working for is pretty small and focuses on building web applications for different clients. We have a limited number of human resources when it comes to filling roles required for each of these projects. When I first joined I was put onto a project underneath a single individual who took on the roles of Senior Backend Developer and Project Manager. There was also another guy working solely as the Front End Developer. </p> <p>After one month of learning the ropes and getting the hang of working on the project both of my project members quit. It was good timing for them because we were between phases and not much important work was taking place. Very quickly the burden of the other two was shifted to me and the company's Chief Technical Officer. For the first couple of months, I was flying to meet with clients, thoroughly testing the first phase of work, and implementing necessary bug fixes. I discovered the majority of the phase one work had not been tested, was not working, and needed to be refactored. After many long sleepless nights, I was able to fix the majority of issues. During the middle of this, the client decided to move into phase two of the project. </p> <h1> Project Status Today </h1> <ul> <li>We hired two new people who are now working under me; a Front End Developer and a Data Engineer. </li> <li>There is a growing backlog of items from phase one as well as the new phase two items. </li> <li>I am having to function as a "Scrum master?", project manager, and software engineer/developer. </li> <li>The client is growing more and more unhappy as time goes on. </li> <li>My time is split between managing our TFS stories, training the two new individuals, organizing meetings between three separate teams, and working on the backlog of tasks. </li> </ul> <p>Is there any advice from people who have experience managing projects while also working as a developer? I have 0 experience when it comes to this so it feels like the world is on fire around me. I am naturally a follower type so taking charge is very foreign to me. </p> <h1> My questions: </h1> <ol> <li>Are there any cloud platforms for filesharing, knowledge transfer, and task management in one? </li> <li>From a Scrum point of view what are the most important exersises to keep on top of tasks. </li> <li>How do you prioritize tasks when you have different people/teams demanding their things get done first? </li> <li>How do you estimate delivery dates? </li> <li>Considering my lack of experience is it too soon to ask for a pay raise? </li> </ol> productivity beginners discuss ShiroiHana013 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:14:36 +0000 https://dev.to/shiroihana013/what-do-you-listen-to-while-programming-working-5bjo https://dev.to/shiroihana013/what-do-you-listen-to-while-programming-working-5bjo <h1> My discovery </h1> <p>During college I discovered that listening to music which has lyrics completely throws off my jam and makes it hard for me to focus. </p> <p><em>Yes I learned this the hard way</em></p> <p>For moments when I need to focus really well I tend to listen to Jazz, Lofi, Classical, Acoustic, or basically anything instrumental. </p> discuss