Use it to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Build fail-proof technical systems<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stop worrying about overhead costs<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Create a permanent log of all technical decisions and bug-fixes<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Without further ado, here\u2019s a play-by-play on how software development teams use Pumble. <\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n#1 Centralize the dev lifecycle with integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pumble is primarily a team communication app<\/a>, but for software development teams, communication must encompass developer platforms and repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is where traditional instant messaging apps<\/a> fall short. They offer enough features for non-technical back-and-forths and the occasional video call, but their functionalities aren\u2019t robust enough to manage code. The result? Dozens of open tabs and countless hours lost to context switching.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Pumble integrations & apps<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Fortunately, integrations make it easier to tap into your team\u2019s productive power.<\/strong> All critical processes \u2014 from planning to deployment \u2014 happen without hiccups when you use developer tools in tandem with Pumble. To make high-quality code a daily occurrence, you can leverage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The <\/strong>GitHub integration<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> View pull requests (PRs) via direct messages<\/a> in Pumble, complete with link previews. Go a step further and receive updates on all activity \u2014 including code reviews and status updates \u2014 in a dedicated #development channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Webhook integrations:<\/strong> Use incoming webhooks to post messages from other apps directly into Pumble. This real-time communication<\/a> is vital for services like Jenkins, allowing you to closely monitor pipeline executions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Speed up CI\/CD pipelines with automated GitHub notifications <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Integrations like these allow Pumble to adapt to your unique workflow. Should you need more custom add-ons, you can build your own and publish them on the CAKE.com Marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build custom add-ons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Think of Pumble as the command center for all your work processes, holding developer and collaboration tools together. To create a simple yet efficient tech ecosystem, add Plaky and Clockify, Pumble\u2019s sister products, and take care of time tracking and project management in one fell swoop. For more information, check out this resource:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Productivity Suite<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
#2 Build a code-first communication stack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Without features built specifically for engineers, organizations suffer dire consequences, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Delayed product and feature launches,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Longer testing and iteration periods, and more. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps the most important feature you\u2019d expect to see is code snippets<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Pumble, code snippets allow users to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Send specific parts of their code<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Exchange configuration files<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Share log files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In teams where several programmers are working on a single feature or bug, the ability to quickly share frequently used code<\/strong> eliminates repetitive typing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Share code snippets via Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n For shorter snippets, the code button<\/strong> or manual backticks <\/strong>work perfectly. However, for longer strings of code, the code block<\/strong> option is more convenient. These may seem like simple formatting tricks, yet details like these matter for readability and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to sharing log files, a common concern with workplace communication software<\/a> is file storage. Pumble offers shared storage across its paid plans, so running out of space isn’t an issue. Here\u2019s how the storage breaks down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Free Plan:<\/strong> 10 GB for the whole workspace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pro Plan: <\/strong>10 GB per user seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Business Plan:<\/strong> 20 GB per user seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enterprise Plan: <\/strong>100 GB per user seat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Try Pumble for generous storage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For more information on how to leverage Pumble\u2019s features to create a productive workspace for software development teams of all sizes, check out this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Top 3 Pumble Tips for Easier Work: Maximize Your Efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
#3 Run scrum ceremonies asynchronously<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you were to ask remote workers what\u2019s the key to better collaboration, chances are most would reply \u201cfewer meetings.\u201d It\u2019s no wonder, as we usually need 25% longer to complete our primary tasks after suffering through a distraction<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And in software development, distractions such as frequent meetings aren\u2019t something many teams can afford. Flexibility and connection thrive when you free workers of a strict schedule, and reducing meeting overload is the first step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all status updates require a group video call<\/a>. Instead of sitting through a daily sync, move your stand-ups to a dedicated <\/strong>Pumble channel<\/strong><\/a>. This ensures that, regardless of location or time zone, every team member has timely insight into the project\u2019s progress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, channels and threads are solid replacements for many types of meetings<\/strong>. Whether you need a quick check-in or a spontaneous brainstorming session, a thread can hold all that information in one tidy space. As Pumble organizes all responses under the original message, each team member can review the threads<\/a> at their own convenience. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Structure agile workflows and scrum ceremonies around channels and threads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Moreover, channels are a handy place for agile sprint planning. You can stick to video conferencing<\/a> to formalize your plans, but use channels for talking about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Common pain points, and <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What changes are needed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Channel-based communication <\/strong>promotes transparency<\/strong><\/a>. With a documented archive of everyone\u2019s activity, the team effectively eliminates duplicate work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Check out this post to learn about additional Pumble features that might help you put an end to unwanted meetings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 10 Pumble Features That Eliminate Pointless Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Reduce time spent in meetings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 Streamline incident management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, war rooms \u2014 or more plainly, business headquarters \u2014 can quickly turn erratic. The phone lines are constantly buzzing with disgruntled users, while customer support<\/a> agents try to put out the fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amidst the noise, you still need to get in touch with the developers to report the incident. Simply put, it takes too long to address the issue. You have no control over interruptions, and how can you guarantee that everyone tasked with resolving the incident will get the right information?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to channels in Pumble, all kinds of teams<\/a> can reduce incidents and downtime by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Optimizing troubleshooting:<\/strong> Response teams can bring in more developers as backup, without pausing their efforts. Pin incident summaries in the channel, and all newcomers will be able to access these messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Improving existing processes:<\/strong> No need to look for a designated note-taker and worry about human error. Channels automatically preserve everything from screenshots and texts to videos and audio files. Thus, Pumble\u2019s unlimited message history<\/strong> turns channels into a permanent record of team activity<\/strong>. After an incident has passed, return to a channel to see which actions had positive outcomes, and which processes need refinement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Turn channels into permanent archives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
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Pin messages in private or public channels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Another benefit of using channels is how easy it is to mobilize different teams. In high-stakes situations, cross-functional collaboration<\/a> requires high incident visibility \u2014 exactly what a channel like #app_QA, for example, provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all incidents can be solved with asynchronous communication<\/a>, though. Unresolved incidents are a nightmare for both developers and end users, and immediate video and voice calls<\/a> are effective for tying up loose ends. You get that same rush of solving a bug with coworkers in the office, minus the tedious commute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The day-to-day processes of engineering involve many people, from QA testers and software architects to solution engineers and even clients. That\u2019s usually where the wires get crossed \u2014 communicating with clients or external collaborators. When daily collaboration is complex by default, seamless internal and external communication is a lifeline. That\u2019s why features like guest access<\/a> help carry the load of client and vendor communication. To learn more, head to this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A Complete Guide to Pumble\u2019s Guest Access Feature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
#5 Protect your deep work & flow state<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While some lines of work \u2014 like administration or customer service \u2014 don\u2019t necessarily involve long stretches of deep, uninterrupted focus, software development does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After all, programming isn\u2019t simply sitting at a computer and mindlessly typing away lines of code. In the end, what it comes down to is building, improving, or maintaining durable software<\/strong> \u2014 an impossible task without high levels of concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many business communication apps<\/a> inadvertently become enemies of concentration, what with their noisy notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only with customizable notifications<\/a> can you build a schedule that protects your flow state and decide whether to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Mute channels:<\/strong> Pick which channels are important and which diminish your focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Activate Do Not Disturb<\/em> Mode:<\/strong> Pause all alerts<\/a> for some much-needed peace and quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Create a notification schedule:<\/strong> Customize your schedule to protect the times when you\u2019re most productive (i.e., pause all notifications up to 10 p.m. and get your most urgent work done until then).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Customize notifications in Pumble, a dev-friendly communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The above functionalities aren\u2019t mere nice-to-haves, but necessities. According to Microsoft’s research<\/a>, interruptions at work happen as frequently as every two minutes<\/strong>. And two minutes between interruptions is not nearly enough time to recover or get any work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t leave your flow state up to chance. Learn how to achieve more with deep work here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- What Is Deep Work? A Full Guide to Boosting Focus & Productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Focus on what matters with organized conversations, easy-to-navigate channels, and a decluttered UI.<\/p>\n\n
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Software development teams don\u2019t need more tools. They deserve a centralized digital headquarters<\/a> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Unify all procedures from planning to deployment,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Manage incidents, pipelines, and code reviews,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Conduct sprints and agile planning, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Write clean code without the extra fluff of distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Manage incidents, pipelines, and code reviews,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Unify all procedures from planning to deployment,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Activate Do Not Disturb<\/em> Mode:<\/strong> Pause all alerts<\/a> for some much-needed peace and quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mute channels:<\/strong> Pick which channels are important and which diminish your focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Improving existing processes:<\/strong> No need to look for a designated note-taker and worry about human error. Channels automatically preserve everything from screenshots and texts to videos and audio files. Thus, Pumble\u2019s unlimited message history<\/strong> turns channels into a permanent record of team activity<\/strong>. After an incident has passed, return to a channel to see which actions had positive outcomes, and which processes need refinement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Optimizing troubleshooting:<\/strong> Response teams can bring in more developers as backup, without pausing their efforts. Pin incident summaries in the channel, and all newcomers will be able to access these messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 10 Pumble Features That Eliminate Pointless Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Pro Plan: <\/strong>10 GB per user seat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Exchange configuration files<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Send specific parts of their code<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Webhook integrations:<\/strong> Use incoming webhooks to post messages from other apps directly into Pumble. This real-time communication<\/a> is vital for services like Jenkins, allowing you to closely monitor pipeline executions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
- Stop worrying about overhead costs<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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