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Apprenticeship Patterns: Create Feedback Loops

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Sprint 6 Retrospective

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Apprenticeship Patterns: Draw Your Own Map

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Apprenticeship Patterns: Sustainable Motivations

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Sprint 5 Retrospective

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Apprenticeship Patterns: Sweep The Floor

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Sprint 4 Retrospective

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Apprenticeship Patterns: Retreat into Competence

For this weeks pattern I wanted to understand and analyze “Retreat into Competence.” This pattern addresses the issues of an individual feeling overwhelmed about not having enough knowledge or experience to tackle a project. In my experience in computer science, this happens almost every time I am introduced to a new project or concept. In… Continue reading Apprenticeship Patterns: Retreat into Competence

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Sprint 3 Retrospective

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Apprenticeship Patterns: Stay in the Trenches

This week I have decided to cover the “Stay in the Trenches” pattern. While the title of this pattern seems harsh, it is actually encouraging. One day in your career as a software developer, along the journey of the software craftsmen, you will encounter promotions. These will most likely be in the form of increased… Continue reading Apprenticeship Patterns: Stay in the Trenches

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