Scrum Master Full Course Video by Simplilearn

Introduction

• Welcome by Simplilearn
• Key concepts related to Scrum:
  • What is Scrum?
  • Components of Scrum Process
  • Role of a Scrum Master
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Scrum Meetings
  • Differences between Scrum and Kanban
  • Important interview questions

Overview of Scrum

• Scrum Definition: A framework using Agile methodology, enabling teams to work together, learn from experiences, self-organize, and improve continuously.
• Roles in Scrum: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team
  • Product Owner: Maximizes ROI, prioritizes features, maintains product backlog.
  • Scrum Master: Helps teams apply Scrum, removes impediments, ensures team follows Scrum values and practices.
  • Scrum Team: Self-organizing team responsible for delivering requirements to stakeholders.

Agile Methodology

• Meaning of Agile: Moving faster, being flexible, responding to changes; focuses on iterative development.
• Agile Practices: Involves self-organizing, cross-functional teams; iterative development, delivering a part of a bigger product in each iteration.

Advantages of Using Agile

• Projects follow a predefined schedule and are predictable.
• Clients have consistent visibility of project phases.
• Greater interaction between the project team and client.
• Active customer involvement and constant feedback.
• High-quality development and collaboration assured through continuous testing.
• Requirements can be reprioritized based on changing scenarios.

History of Scrum

• 1986: Term 'Scrum' introduced by Japanese management experts.
• 1995: Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber create the early version of Agile methodologies.
• 2001: Agile Alliance founded and first Scrum documentation published.
• 2002-2010: Scrum Alliance formed, certifications introduced, Scrum.org established, first Scrum Guide published.

Scrum Framework

• Product Backlog: List of tasks needed for the project.
• Sprint: A time-boxed iteration (1-4 weeks) to deliver a subset of the product backlog.
• Sprint Backlog: Tasks selected from the product backlog for the current sprint.
• Product Increment: The sum of all completed product backlog items, representing working software ready for possible release.
• Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective: Key events for team review and planning.
• Scrum Board: Visual representation of progress with sections like 'To Do', 'In Progress', and 'Done'.

Activities in Scrum

• Product Backlog Management
  • Maintained by the Product Owner.
  • Items reprioritized based on business needs.
• Sprint Planning
  • Collaborative effort to decide sprint backlog.
  • Agreement on sprint deliverables.
• Daily Scrum: 15-minute daily meeting.
• Sprint Review: Demonstrates sprint deliverables to stakeholders.
• Sprint Retrospective: Discusses what went well, what didn’t, and plans for improvement.

User Stories

• Definition: Simple explanation of a feature from an end-user perspective.
• Structure: As a [type of user], I want [goal] so that [reason].
• Epics and Tasks: Larger user stories called epics, broken down into smaller tasks.
• INVEST Criteria: Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable.

Scrum vs Kanban

• Scrum: Time-boxed sprints, predefined roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Scrum Team), sprint backlog, fixed duration sprints, reset board after each sprint.
• Kanban: Continuous delivery, visual board (To-Do, In Progress, Done), no fixed roles, changes allowed anytime, persistent board.

Interview Questions Highlight

• Key Scrum Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Product Increment.
• Daily Stand-Up Purpose: Team updates on progress, plans, and impediments.
• Handling Scope Creep: Monitoring, communicated vision, requirements review, ensuring changes go through formal process.
• Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Scrum Master: Facilitates Scrum processes, clears impediments.
  • Product Owner: Defines product vision, maintains product backlog.
  • Scrum Team: Delivers shippable product increments.

Conclusion

• Understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies is crucial for project management.
• The roles of Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Scrum Team are vital for successful agile development.
• Consistent review, feedback, and adaptation are key to continuous improvement.