Agile Methodology
Agile Principles
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Individuals and interactions over processes
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Working software over documentation
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Customer collaboration over contracts
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Responding to change over following plans
Scrum Framework
Roles
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Product Owner: Defines what to build
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Scrum Master: Facilitates process
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Development Team: Builds the product
Ceremonies
Sprint Planning
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Review backlog
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Select sprint goals
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Break into tasks
Daily Standup
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What did you do yesterday?
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What will you do today?
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Any blockers?
Sprint Review
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Demo completed work
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Gather feedback
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Update backlog
Sprint Retrospective
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What went well?
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What could improve?
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Action items
Artifacts
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Product Backlog: Prioritized list of work
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Sprint Backlog: Work for current sprint
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Increment: Potentially shippable product
Kanban
Principles
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Visualize workflow
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Limit work in progress (WIP)
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Manage flow
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Make policies explicit
Board Example
| To Do | In Progress (3) | Review | Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task1 | Task4 | Task6 | Task7 |
| Task2 | Task5 | Task8 | |
| Task3 |
Metrics
Velocity
Story points completed per sprint.
Lead Time
Time from request to delivery.
Cycle Time
Time from start to completion.
Work in Progress
Number of items being worked on.
Best Practices
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Keep sprints short (1-2 weeks)
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Definition of Done is clear
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Backlog is prioritized
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Retrospectives lead to action
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Demos are regular