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Atlassian Marketplace Apps: The Hidden Cost in Your Jira Bill

Marketplace apps are billed on your total Jira user count, not app usage. Here is how Atlassian app pricing really works and how to cut the bill down.
July 31, 2026 ali

Gantt Chart Software for Agile Teams: Does It Fit?

Do agile teams still need Gantt charts? Where they genuinely help, where they break Scrum, and what to look for in Gantt software built for agile work.
July 31, 2026 ali

Best Zephyr Alternatives for Test Case Management in 2026

Looking for a Zephyr alternative? Compare the top test case management tools in 2026 based on scalability, Jira integration, pricing, and traceability, and learn how to choose the right fit for your QA workflow.
July 27, 2026 ali

Best Self-Hosted Project Management Tool: 2026 Guide

Compare the best self-hosted project management tools for 2026 — pricing, hosting requirements, security, and which tool fits your team size and skills.
July 16, 2026 ali

4-Tier Project Management Hierarchy: Why It Actually Works

Program, Project, Product, Execution — how Sanplex's four-tier framework aligns strategy with day-to-day work, and why Jira's single-layer model falls short for larger teams.
July 10, 2026 ali

Automotive Software PM: ISO 26262 & ASPICE Guide

Automotive software development is at a crossroads that other industries need not endure. One wrong line of code in an infotainment software app is an annoyance. An Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is a single line of faulty code that could mean the difference between life and death.
July 10, 2026 ali

Core differences between XP and Scrum

The "extreme" in extreme programming refers to applying the principles and practices we agree on to effectively develop software to the limit, and practice it frequently, such as: "If unit testing is important, then we do test-driven development.
May 11, 2022 Sanplex Content

Recommended Agile Readings 2021

This curated 2021 reading list presents top books on Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies. Organized into five categories—Philosophy, Leadership, General Management, Agile Management, and Agile Technical—it highlights highly recommended titles gathered from online communities and reviews to guide your agile journey.
May 19, 2021 Sanplex Content

DevOps and Agile: What is the Difference?

This article explores the evolution of software development from the traditional Waterfall model to Agile and DevOps. It outlines their core values, highlights their similarities, and clarifies their key differences, emphasizing that Agile and DevOps are complementary forces designed to accelerate delivery and improve software quality.
March 18, 2021 Sanplex Content

Are You Doing Fake Agile?

This article explores the concept of "fake Agile," detailing its common symptoms such as Extreme Agile, Zombie Agile, and Conservative Agile. It highlights the importance of truly embracing Agile principles rather than just superficially adopting its frameworks or tools.
March 12, 2021 Sanplex Content