Agile Principles Continued - Agile Software Development

Key Principles Discussed:

1. Working Software as a Measure of Progress

   • Working software is the primary measure of progress in agile methodologies.
   • Incremental and early delivery of functional software to the customer is crucial.
   • Agile teams focus on delivering small increments that provide business value.

2. Sustainable Development

   • Agile processes emphasize the importance of sustainable development.
   • The principle is often easy to understand but commonly violated.
   • Sustainable pace is crucial; it varies by location, job nature, and culture.
   • A dedicated team should maintain productivity over a long period without burnout.
   • Overworking leads to stress, reduced productivity, and increased team conflicts.

Practical Application:

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Course Content Overview:

1. Introduction

   • Overview of the agile approach and prerequisites for the course.

2. Agile Fundamentals

   • Understanding the software crisis and how agile methods provide solutions.
   • Key agile principles and continued exploration of these principles.

3. Scrum: Developer Perspective

   • Introduction to Scrum, its pillars, values, and roles (Product Owner, Development Team, Scrum Master).
   • Understanding Scrum events and artifacts like product backlog and sprint backlog.

4. Agile Software Engineering Techniques

   • Techniques like Extreme Programming (XP), Pair Programming, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and user stories.
   • Agile estimation and planning techniques like Planning Poker.

5. Kanban for Developers

   • Overview of Lean history, Kanban board, and setting WIP limits.
   • Comparative discussion on Kanban vs. Scrum.

6. Scaling Agile

   • Discussion on scaling agile practices and frameworks.

7. Conclusion

   • Next steps for learners to continue their agile journey.

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Reminder:

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• Always consider sustainable development practices to ensure long-term productivity and team cohesion.