Jidoka

Embracing Abstraction for Cost-Effective System Development
5 May

Abstraction in system development involves focusing on core aspects by removing unnecessary details, which can revolutionise how organisations modernise and streamline their processes. Instead of discarding diagrams and artefacts, reusing them for higher-level models can boost productivity, consistency, and quality while cutting costs. The Jidoka philosophy, prioritising automation and quality over speed, highlights that investing in systematic abstraction leads to more cost-effective and agile development. Embracing this approach helps organisations balance quality with cost management and accelerates their path to innovation. Read More…

QGov Composite AI Insights
26 Feb

In February 2024, WorkingMouse shared insights on "Composite AI & Models for Modernising Government Services" with the Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group. Composite AI involves combining various AI tools to leverage their strengths and address their weaknesses. Key updates include using AI tools like CoPilot for coding, optimizing problems, platform engineering, team topologies, and modeling for shared understanding. The session highlighted the importance of human oversight alongside AI to ensure accuracy and quality. For more details, see the presentation slides and case studies linked. Read More…

How Is Automation Going to Impact Software Teams?
1 Jan

Automation is reshaping software teams, driven by trends like AI and low-code/no-code platforms, which are reducing the need for traditional development roles. Strategies like Jidoka (automation with a human touch), advanced DevOps practices, and Model-Driven Engineering (MDE) with AI integration are helping teams streamline workflows and increase productivity. In 2024, software development is being transformed by AI-powered tools that enable faster, higher-quality outputs while maintaining a balance between automation and craftsmanship. Read More…

Implementing Jidoka Principles into our WoW
15 Nov '23

Jidoka is a methodology that combines automation with human input to boost software quality and efficiency. It uses models and pipelines to streamline development and emphasizes early risk management, non-functional requirements, and continuous improvement. WorkingMouse applies Jidoka principles through AI tools like Codebots to enhance productivity and collaboration. For more details, see our blog on Jidoka. Read More…

The VALUE of Codebots
3 Nov '23

Codebots is our proprietary tool that revolutionizes software development by integrating model-driven engineering, augmented intelligence, and DevOps. It automates coding tasks, streamlines operations, and boosts productivity, enhancing cost-effectiveness and resource use. Codebots supports large-scale modernisation and digital transformation, aligning with our ‘Jidoka’ methodology to balance automation with human input. It offers flexibility, prevents vendor lock-in, and has recently advanced to its fourth generation. For more on how Codebots drives innovation and efficiency, visit the Codebots website. Read More…

Introducing Jidoka
2 Mar '23

Jidoka is a software development methodology that emphasises automation with a human touch. Its objective is to enhance and elevate the quality of a software project by leveraging models and pipelines. It is different from other methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps. Jidoka is a holistic approach to software development that optimises the balance between efficiency and effectiveness. The article discusses how Jidoka can be used to tackle software projects and how utilising the concept of Jidoka within an organisation can allow it to thrive. Read More…