--- title: Best Project Management posts — October 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Project Management posts from October 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/project-management/best-of/2024/10 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/project-management/best-of/2024/10 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Project Management posts — October 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Project Management posts from October 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Project Management — October 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/software-development-explained-with-cars-4b4vuygyi "Software Development Explained With Cars") Article Community Picks · 2y Software Development Explained With Cars Explaining software development to clients can be challenging, especially the differences between their expectations and actual development processes. Agile development allows for client involvement and adjustments, likened to tailoring a suit. However, protecting development time is crucial, and tools like Kanban boards and Scrum systems can help manage tasks efficiently. Additionally, time tracking provides valuable insights into project costs and productivity. 908 31 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/build-a-nextjs-project-management-app-deploy-on-aws-cognito-ec2-node-rds-postgres-tailwind-ghaxo0dbv "Build a Nextjs Project Management App & Deploy on AWS | Cognito, EC2, Node, RDS, Postgres, Tailwind") Video YouTube · 2y Build a Nextjs Project Management App & Deploy on AWS | Cognito, EC2, Node, RDS, Postgres, Tailwind In this detailed guide, Ed Row demonstrates building and deploying a full-stack project management application using Nextjs, Node.js, and AWS. The application includes features like task drag-and-drop, multiple views (list, timeline, table), and user authentication via AWS Cognito. The front end utilizes Nextjs with Redux Toolkit for state management and Tailwind CSS for styling. The backend is handled by Node.js with Express and Prisma for database interactions. AWS services such as EC2, RDS, and Amplify are used for deployment, ensuring the application is scalable and enterprise-ready. 167 4 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/build-a-jira-clone-with-nextjs-react-tailwind-hono-js-part-1-2-2024--5akwiitmy "Build a Jira Clone With Nextjs, React, Tailwind, Hono.js | Part 1/2 (2024)") Video YouTube · 2y Build a Jira Clone With Nextjs, React, Tailwind, Hono.js | Part 1/2 (2024) Antonio's step-by-step course teaches you how to build a full-featured Jira clone using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, and Hono.js. It's targeted at developers looking to enhance their skills with complex web applications and project management tools. The project includes building a comprehensive task management interface with different views, user management features, workspace customization, and more. It also covers the initial setup, selecting runtimes, and ensuring dependencies are correctly installed. 145 1 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/devops-project-ideas-are-live-on-roadmap-sh-j616spkna "DevOps Project Ideas are Live on roadmap.sh") Article roadmap.sh · 2y DevOps Project Ideas are Live on roadmap.sh Roadmap.sh has added 21 new project ideas to their DevOps roadmap, complete with learning objectives, requirements, and tips. They now offer project ideas for frontend, backend, and DevOps. More project ideas for other roadmaps are coming soon. 117 15 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/comic-sprint-review-euipjdsoj "(comic) Sprint Review") Article Work Chronicles · 2y (comic) Sprint Review Comics about work, created with love and lots of coffee, provide a humorous take on the sprint review process in agile methodology. 102 6. 6 [](https://daily.dev/posts/send-lx0spvmji "Send") Article Hacker News · 2y Send Send is a tool designed to streamline communication and improve project management. It offers key features aimed at enhancing productivity and facilitating better collaboration among team members. 93 6 7. 7 [](https://daily.dev/posts/design-systems-simplifying-documentation-writing-tmvp2ow90 "Design systems: simplifying documentation writing") Article Medium · 2y Design systems: simplifying documentation writing Creating a design system documentation can be daunting but essential for effective usage. Documentation is split into intangible parts (principles) and tangible parts (patterns, components). Using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) can simplify this task by breaking it into manageable pieces, prioritizing tasks, and tracking progress. Helpful techniques include using templates and examples from other design systems. Always consider the audience, steal useful ideas, aim for functionality over perfection, and maintain documentation through continuous feedback and alignment across teams. Existing systems like Tailwind or Material UI can also be beneficial, especially for smaller teams. 86 1 8. 8 [](https://daily.dev/posts/hcengineering-platform-huly-all-in-one-project-management-platform-alternative-to-linear-jira--mneuuxyjw "hcengineering/platform: Huly — All-in-One Project Management Platform (alternative to Linear, Jira, Slack, Notion, Motion)") Article Hacker News · 2y hcengineering/platform: Huly — All-in-One Project Management Platform (alternative to Linear, Jira, Slack, Notion, Motion) The Huly Platform is designed for building business applications like CRM systems and includes several integrated applications. It supports self-hosting via Docker, and setup instructions are provided along with prerequisites such as Node.js and Docker. The platform supports amd64 and arm64 containers and requires Microsoft's Rush for installation and development. Detailed command-line instructions are included for verifying installation, building packages, creating workspaces, and setting up the environment for development and testing purposes. 80 2 9. 9 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-start-programming-projects-the-lazy-way-yfqlgiyex "How To Start Programming Projects The Lazy Way") Video The Coding Sloth · 2y How To Start Programming Projects The Lazy Way Starting a programming project can be daunting, especially for beginners. First, determine your project's goal and choose an idea that matches your interests. For practice, consider replicating common projects like calculators or to-do lists but add a unique twist to make them stand out. When starting, break the project into manageable tasks and use templates or boilerplate code to speed up the process. Focus on creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with essential functionalities. Finally, take regular breaks to maintain productivity. 59 10. 10 [](https://daily.dev/posts/this-one-tool-helps-me-build-projects-100-faster-f3wqtmdks "This One Tool Helps Me Build Projects 100% Faster") Video Web Dev Simplified · 2y This One Tool Helps Me Build Projects 100% Faster Building and finishing large complex projects can be significantly accelerated by using a whiteboard for rough planning. The author emphasizes the importance of planning, such as mapping out database diagrams and user interactions, to prevent early-stage frustration and project abandonment. Detailed planning upfront can help streamline coding and maintain motivation, ultimately leading to successful project completion. 42 3 11. 11 [](https://daily.dev/posts/do-you-have-any-funny-or-long-standing-workarounds-in-your-code--fjnabrfu7 "Do you have any funny or long standing workarounds in your code?") Article Watercooler · 2y Do you have any funny or long standing workarounds in your code? 42 4 12. 12 [](https://daily.dev/posts/the-agile-testing-quadrants-5jqzzrwge "The Agile Testing Quadrants") Article Agile Testing · 2y The Agile Testing Quadrants The Agile Testing Quadrants serve as a planning and execution tool to help teams ensure adequate test coverage and build quality. Originating from Brian Marick and popularized by Janet Gregory and Lisa Crispin, these quadrants have evolved over the years. The post encourages using the latest version of the quadrants shared in their book and appreciates suggestions for future updates. 17 13. 13 [](https://daily.dev/posts/your-software-has-an-architecture-you-just-don-t-know-it-yet-agi1wfy7t "Your Software Has An Architecture You Just Don’t Know it Yet") Article Community Picks · 2y Your Software Has An Architecture You Just Don’t Know it Yet Many software systems suffer from undocumented architectures, leading to frequent bugs, missed deadlines, and high technical debt. Recognizing the symptoms—such as heavy refactoring to fix issues and underestimations of task durations—is crucial. Appointing a dedicated architect to document and manage the architecture, as well as addressing technical debt, can significantly improve project stability and development speed. Continuously documenting and maintaining the architecture prevents future pitfalls and enhances overall productivity. 17 14. 14 [](https://daily.dev/posts/create-streamlined-project-management-workflows-using-database-automations-fhjibayop "Create streamlined project management workflows using database automations") Article Community Picks · 2y Create streamlined project management workflows using database automations Database automations in Notion help streamline project management by automating repetitive tasks. This guide outlines how to set up triggers and actions within your databases to save time and reduce human error. Practical examples include starting new tasks, kicking off projects, and sending emails when forms are filled out. It also covers more advanced formula-based automations that can connect data from different sources for more complex workflows. 15 15. 15 [](https://daily.dev/posts/the-leader-to-be-jvbufrnfq "The Leader to Be") Article UX Planet · 2y The Leader to Be Proactive leadership and strategic alignment are crucial for the success of complex projects. Involving teams throughout the journey and aligning leadership with the vision can help overcome challenges such as siloed work and resistance to change. Reflecting on Simon Sinek’s principles, the author emphasizes the importance of leaders prioritizing team well-being and fostering collaboration to achieve better outcomes. 14 16. 16 [](https://daily.dev/posts/interesting-projects-blicxahrt "Interesting projects") Article shipping bytes · 2y Interesting projects A curated list of interesting projects, organized into three categories: 'Sounds cool' for upcoming experiments, 'Is cool' for tools currently in use, and 'Do you know what? Not for me' for those tried and discarded. Featuring projects like Excalidraw for idea sharing, LibrePCB for easy PCB design, cstate for static status pages, and FreeCAD for 3D designs. 14 17. 17 [](https://daily.dev/posts/effective-strategies-for-software-risk-management-5cq2frmeh "Effective Strategies for Software Risk Management") Article Netguru · 2y Effective Strategies for Software Risk Management Effective software risk management is essential for preventing financial losses, system downtimes, and project delays. Key strategies include categorizing and identifying risks, integrating quality assurance, proactive monitoring, and using risk management software to streamline processes. Collaborative efforts between cybersecurity and development teams further enhance security and compliance. Real-world examples demonstrate the importance of governance, continuous training, and clear communication in risk management. 11 18. 18 [](https://daily.dev/posts/5-ways-to-create-accurate-estimates-agile-teams-orgs-trust-ebqrsaytw "5 Ways to Create Accurate Estimates Agile Teams & Orgs Trust") Article The Mountain Goat Software · 2y 5 Ways to Create Accurate Estimates Agile Teams & Orgs Trust Achieving accurate estimates in agile teams is crucial for making informed decisions, yet the pursuit of perfect estimates often leads to more harm. Through a detailed case study, the post highlights three main problems caused by treating estimates as guarantees: estimate padding, underestimated padded estimates, and eroded trust. To counter these issues, five practical solutions are proposed, including creating a shared understanding of estimate types, explaining estimates to stakeholders, providing accurate plans rather than perfect ones, ensuring estimates are correct on average, and using distinguishable numbers for estimates. 11 19. 19 [](https://daily.dev/posts/tracking-your-progress-ygvjnghfr "Tracking your Progress") Article Game Developers · 2y Tracking your Progress Tracking your progress is crucial when working on large projects. It helps with both short-term and long-term planning, increases flexibility in task completion, and can significantly boost motivation by visually showing progress. 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