Link Dump #204

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1. Software Development
   1. Why Continuous Integration Matters More Than Ever
      Raise your software quality and team collaboration with CI. Learn how CI fosters a shared, synchronized codebase, keeping developers, testers, and ops in perfect sync.
   2. AI: Do or Don’t Believe the Hype #PickOfTheWeek
      This article uncovers a significant disconnect between C-level executives and veteran developers on AI's impact. While leaders see massive productivity and revenue gains, a study of seasoned developers found that AI tools actually slowed them down. Discover why these perspectives differ so dramatically.
   3. Understanding Agentic AI: From Simple Chatbots to Autonomous Decision-Making Systems
      The term "agentic AI" has become increasingly popular in tech circles, but what does it actually mean? Learn what makes agentic AI different from RAG.
2. Clean Code
   1. Why I actually enjoy PR reviews (and you should, too)
      PR reviews don't have to be painful. Discover practical, evidence-based approaches that turn code reviews into team-building opportunities while maintaining quality and reducing development friction.
   2. Modernization gone wrong: Spotting and avoiding common antipatterns #PickOfTheWeek
      Is your modernization initiative on the wrong track? This article provides insights into avoiding common antipatterns. Understand the importance of fast feedback, iterative releases, and leveraging the knowledge of legacy teams to prevent repeated mistakes and costly delays. Equip yourself with strategies for a successful transformation.
3. Testing
   1. The Immune System of Software: Can Biology Illuminate Testing? #PickOfTheWeek
      Learn in this article how software testing mirrors the immune system — layered, adaptive, and essential for defining and defending system integrity.
4. Agile
   1. Estimating Software Projects: A Practical Approach for Tech Leads
      Accurate estimates enable leadership to determine the project feasibility. Therefore, it is important for tech leads to provide realistic estimates.
   2. Scrum Guide For Beginners
      New to Scrum? This beginner's guide breaks down the core of this agile framework. Discover the three pillars—transparency, inspection, and adaptation—and get a clear overview of the key artifacts, roles, and time-boxed events that drive product development.
5. Leadership
   1. How to run lousy meetings? #PickOfTheWeek
      This article offers a satirical guide on how to run lousy meetings, revealing common mistakes like filling slides with text, inviting irrelevant people, and avoiding decisions. Discover what not to do to avoid the common pitfalls that plague executive efficiency.