Introduction Project scheduling presents a fundamental challenge: given a set of tasks with varying durations, dependencies, and resource requirements, how can we predict when each task will complete? Traditional approaches often rely on static calculations that assume perfect conditions. The scheduler described in this article takes a different approach by…
In this third installment, we’ll analyze how the simulation estimates completion dates by tracking both the skills developers bring to the table and the skills required to execute groups of tasks. This matching process pinpoints which developers will be overburdened with work, and which ones will starve because not enough…
Version 1.9.1.92 represents the most significant update to AltaLux since its initial release. This version brings critical bug fixes, substantial performance improvements, comprehensive documentation, and enhanced user experience. Critical Bug Fix: Color Preservation The Problem Previous versions used an incorrect algorithm for preserving color when applying luminance enhancements. The old…
This second installment explores how to effectively represent changes in projects, highlighting what has changed in a given period of time. To do so, we will use differential approaches to two fundamental project management tools: Work Breakdown Structures and GANTT charts. Work Breakdown Structure: from comprehensive to focused The standard…
Every Project Manager knows the frustration of trying to answer a simple question: “How is the project really doing?” The answer usually involves opening multiple tools, cross-referencing spreadsheets, and mentally stitching together information scattered across GANTT charts, status reports, and backlog trackers. By the time you’ve assembled the picture, the…
Collecting vintage CPUs, such as the venerable 486, Pentium, and Athlon processors, is a fascinating journey through the history of computing. These iconic chips represent significant milestones in the evolution of personal computing power. The 386, released in the mid-1980s, marked a significant shift towards 32-bit computing and paved the…
NuGet is a package manager for .NET that makes it easy to install, update, and manage packages and dependencies for your .NET projects. When you install or update a package with NuGet, it downloads the package from a package source and stores it in a local cache on your computer.…
Priority Queue is a data structure in computer science that is used to manage a collection of prioritized elements. It allows adding, removing and peeking (reading) elements in the order of their priority. The priority queue is used in many applications such as job scheduling, network routing, data compression, and…
Sorting collections is a common task in programming, and .NET provides a variety of tools to do so efficiently. One such tool is the SortedSet class, which represents a collection of unique elements sorted in ascending or descending order. By default, SortedSet uses the default comparer for its type, but…
Home security cameras have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many homeowners opting to install cameras to keep their homes and families safe. One of the benefits of these cameras is that they can capture footage of potential intruders or other suspicious activity around the home. In this blog…