SPaMCAST 454 features three columns!  The first is our essay and checklists on iteration planning. Aristotle stated that “well begun is half done.”  While we might argue the half part, planning is required to be well begun and that is important on any measurement scale. Jeremy Berriault delivers a new entry in the  QA Corner.  In this installment of the QA Corner, we discuss the function of a QA Lead. Check out Jeremy’s blog at the ! Gene Hughson anchors the cast with his Form Follows Function blog to the SPaMCAST to discuss the entry,   Gene begins with the contentious topic of legacy systems. Re-Read Saturday News We continue re-reading .  Steven Adams is leading this re-read.  In this week’s entry, we cover the introduction to Part 2 and chapter 3.  Gibbon’s takes us down the path of strategy and uncertainty. Remember to buy .    This week and previous installments:      A Call To Action You can help bring more listeners to the Software Process and Measurement Cast!  If you even got a single new idea this week while listening to the podcast, please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening.  If you leave a review somewhere, please send a copy to .  Reviews help guide people to the cast! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 455 will feature our interview with Michael King.  We talked about his approach to Agile, process improvement and the CMMI at Halfaker and Associates.  When you deliver contracting and consulting, effectiveness for your clients it is the bottom line that matters.    Shameless Ad for my book! co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: “This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book nglish and Chinese.