Agile
What is Agile?
Agile software development refers to a group of software development methodologies based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing cross-functional teams.
Scrum used 3 main terms to explain its processes. What are they?
Roles, Artifacts, and Time Boxes
Vital to the Scrum process are the roles taken on by individuals and team members are scrum roles
A tangible by-product produced during product development is a scrum artifact.
A timebox is a defined period of time during which a task must be accomplished.
Name any 3 agile methodologies of agile.
Extreme Programming
Based on the five values of communication, simplicity, feedback, courage, and respect, XP is a framework that aims to produce a higher quality of life for the development team, as well as a higher quality product, through a collection of engineering practices.
Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
DSDM is an Agile methodology that focuses on the full project lifecycle. It was created in 1994 after users of the Rapid Application Development (RAD) wanted more governance and discipline to this iterative way of working. Based on eight principles, its philosophy is ‘that any project must be aligned to clearly defined strategic goals and focus upon early delivery of real benefits to the business.
Crystal
Crystal is comprised of a family of Agile methodologies that include Crystal Clear, Crystal Yellow, and Crystal Orange. Their unique characteristics are guided by factors such as team size, system criticality, and project priorities. This Agile framework points out how each project may require a tailored set of policies, practices, and processes to meet the project’s specific characteristics.
What are the 3 questions answered in a daily scrum Meeting?
What did you do yesterday?
What will you do today?
What is in your way?
What is a Sprint?
An iterative time boxes where a goal is accomplished. The time frame does not exceed one calendar month and is consistent throughout the development process.
Agile is a method used among several methodologies available for software development.
False
Agile is not a methodology: It’s a mindset. Several methodologies are based on the Agile Manifesto are used for software development.
What are the 2 main types of Scrum Artifacts?
Product backlog: Managed by the Product Owner, it’s where all the requirements needed for a viable product are listed in order of priority. Includes features, functions, requirements, enhancements, and fixes that authorize any changes to be made to the product in future releases.
Sprint backlog: A list of the tasks and requirements that need to be accomplished during the next Sprint. Sometimes accompanied by a Scrum task board, which is used to visualize the progress of the tasks in the current Sprint, and any changes that are made in a ‘To Do, Doing, and Done’ format.
State True or False
Agile helps deliver projects faster.
False
Agile is less about delivering software faster, and more about delivering value faster. Agile seems faster because there is less waste.
What is retrospective?
A scrum ceremony to identify better ways of working together as a team
State True or False
Sprint planning is where the entire Scrum team get together — at the beginning of every Sprint — to plan the upcoming sprint.
True
What is a story?
A story is a being either virtual or physical, that communicates the progress and status of work.
What is Scrum?
An Agile Framework emphasizes Courage, Openness, Trust, Focus & Respect
What is Kanban?
A Japanese term for “signboard/card” that indicates “available capacity (to work)”
Who is Product Owner?
The Product Owner determines what needs to done and sets the priorities to deliver the highest value.
Who is Scrum Master?
A servant leader who is protecting the scrum process and preventing distractions.