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In Agile, measuring success isn't just about counting completed tasks - it's about ensuring teams continuously improve while delivering value. Without metrics, teams might feel like they're making progress, but they wouldn’t have clear evidence of what's working and what isn't. The right metrics give teams visibility into their workflow, highlight areas for improvement, and help them make better decisions. But Agile isn't about chasing numbers - metrics should support improvement, not dictate behavior.

Google has made a significant change to its Workspace suite, offering all its AI features - previously exclusive to the Gemini Business plan - at no extra cost. Until recently, users needed to pay an additional $20 per user per month to access these tools within Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and other apps. Now, these features are included for free, signaling Google’s push to stay competitive with Microsoft, OpenAI, and others in the race to deliver the most advanced AI-powered office suite.

TikTok, the popular social media app with 170 million American users, faces imminent shutdown in the United States as a federal ban is set to take effect on Sunday. This development stems from a law signed in April requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations. If ByteDance fails to comply, U.S. companies will be barred from supporting TikTok’s distribution, maintenance, or updates, effectively rendering the app inoperable. Users attempting to access the app will see a message directing them to a website explaining the ban.

Guard clauses are a practical way to write cleaner functions by handling the unwanted cases first. Instead of nesting your entire function inside a stack of if conditions, you check for the early exits up front - returning or throwing as needed - and move on. It's a habit that keeps code flatter and easier to read. The structure becomes simpler, and it’s immediately clear what the function does and under what conditions it doesn’t even bother.