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    Scaling up Software development for Wikimedia websites (Part I: Human resources)

    Posted on March 4, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Our human resources are currently focusing on what happens after the code has been written: we review it, we try to ensure quality, we try to automate testing, we file bugs, etc. However, there is little preparation before the development is actually done. This has led to a developer-driven design, resulting in an interface based on the implementation model. We need a more systematic approach to User experience and development management if we want to scale up properly.

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