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How we digitize labour disputes in Estonia – the challenges of creating a flexible system

In this article, we will take a closer look at an exciting ongoing project and talk about the new module of the Information System of the Labour Inspectorate, which will digitise the resolution of labour disputes in Estonia. Madleen Mäe from the Labour Inspectorate, Maret Kuub from the Health and Welfare Information Systems Centre (TEHIK) and Helen Alasoo from Trinidad Wiseman share their thoughts.

The role of testing in the development process 

In some software projects, testing is often overlooked, based on the assumption that developers can handle it themselves or that end-users will report any issues. However, a developer is not a tester – just as a chef is not an independent critic of their own dishes. When testing is done by someone too closely involved with the solution, critical issues may go unnoticed. Moreover, users typically do not report bugs – they simply stop using the software. In this article, we explain why an independent tester plays a critical role in software development.

Which agile development framework to choose AKA from Scrum to Scrumban

There are various frameworks that use this mindset in the agile world. The most popular ones are Scrum, Kanban, and their hybrid form Scrumban. Each framework has its own approach that is suitable for realising different kinds of projects based on their nature. In this post, we will describe the three most popular frameworks and their properties to help you make the best decision for your project.