When a software project stumbles—or ultimately fails—it can have a range of negative consequences, from lost and unrecoverable resources to a blow to team morale. It can be tempting to blame a failed ...

Every software development project starts with high hopes and expectations, but without careful planning, any one of a variety of obstacles can impede a successful release. From unclear specs to ...

Software development requires powerful features and industry-specific integrations in order to manage projects effectively. Project management tools for developers often come with more customization, ...

Open-source refers to the practice of making source code freely available to the public, allowing anyone to view, modify and distribute the code. In computer science and software development, open ...

The best free project management software is ClickUp, providing a robust free plan that includes custom project templates and automations and a range of task management options for your team. More ...

I view much of what’s happened in critical path method (CPM) scheduling and planning as a direct offspring of the ENR cover story, “Off the Critical Path,” published in 2003. It discussed widespread ...

Have you ever been part of a software project that felt like it was spiraling out of control? Deadlines loom, progress stalls, and the team seems stuck in an endless cycle of frustration. It’s a ...

Mac computers are the standard for some industries, and many professionals prefer using them for work—even when it’s not required. When project management software is optimized for macOS, workflows ...

No one has managed to make a fully free software smartphone. Open-source and free software projects have had limited success. The problem is proprietary tech with no public documentation. Zoë Kooyman, ...

Volunteer-run projects like Log4J keep the internet running. The result is unsustainable burnout, and a national security risk when they go wrong. Right now, Volkan Yazici is working 22 hour days for ...