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What is the primary focus of the Kanban method?
What is the primary focus of the Kanban method?
- Visualizing work and managing workflows (correct)
- Creating detailed project plans upfront
- Standardizing processes across teams
- Implementing rigid schedules for tasks
Which principle is NOT part of the Kanban principles?
Which principle is NOT part of the Kanban principles?
- Encourage leadership at all levels
- Respect current roles and responsibilities
- Pursue improvement through evolutionary change
- Implement drastic changes immediately (correct)
In the context of estimating work, what does 'T-Shirt Sizing' refer to?
In the context of estimating work, what does 'T-Shirt Sizing' refer to?
- Assigning a standard cost for tasks
- Visualizing team capacity during sprints
- Estimating the hours needed to complete tasks
- Categorizing tasks based on their complexity (correct)
Which metric is used in Scrum to assess the amount of work completed in a sprint?
Which metric is used in Scrum to assess the amount of work completed in a sprint?
What does the term 'Lead Time' typically refer to in the context of Kanban?
What does the term 'Lead Time' typically refer to in the context of Kanban?
What is a key principle of Agile methodologies?
What is a key principle of Agile methodologies?
Which Agile framework emphasizes roles such as Product Owner and Scrum Master?
Which Agile framework emphasizes roles such as Product Owner and Scrum Master?
During a Sprint Planning meeting, what is primarily checked?
During a Sprint Planning meeting, what is primarily checked?
What is the maximum recommended size for a Scrum Team?
What is the maximum recommended size for a Scrum Team?
What is the primary goal of a standup meeting in Scrum?
What is the primary goal of a standup meeting in Scrum?
What should the team do before conducting a Sprint Planning meeting?
What should the team do before conducting a Sprint Planning meeting?
In Scrum, what purpose does backlog refinement serve?
In Scrum, what purpose does backlog refinement serve?
How long should standup meetings ideally last?
How long should standup meetings ideally last?
What is the primary deliverable of a Sprint Review?
What is the primary deliverable of a Sprint Review?
What is the maximum duration for a Sprint Review?
What is the maximum duration for a Sprint Review?
Which activity is typically facilitated by the Scrum Master and Product Owner?
Which activity is typically facilitated by the Scrum Master and Product Owner?
What is a key prerequisite for effective Backlog Refinement?
What is a key prerequisite for effective Backlog Refinement?
Which of the following is NOT a common retrospective format?
Which of the following is NOT a common retrospective format?
How often should backlog refinement occur?
How often should backlog refinement occur?
What is one of the goals of the Sprint Retrospective?
What is one of the goals of the Sprint Retrospective?
What prioritization method uses custom-defined criteria, scores, and rankings?
What prioritization method uses custom-defined criteria, scores, and rankings?
Flashcards
What is Agile?
What is Agile?
A set of principles for software development with a focus on flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning
A planning meeting where the team reviews the project backlog, selects user stories for the upcoming sprint, and commits to completing those stories.
Standups (Daily Scrum)
Standups (Daily Scrum)
A brief daily meeting where each team member answers three questions: what they completed the previous day, what they plan to do today, and any blockers they're facing.
Scrum Master
Scrum Master
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Product Backlog
Product Backlog
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Sprint
Sprint
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Sprint Review
Sprint Review
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Sprint Retrospective
Sprint Retrospective
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Backlog Refinement
Backlog Refinement
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MoSCoW Method
MoSCoW Method
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Impact vs Effort Matrix
Impact vs Effort Matrix
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Kano Model
Kano Model
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Lead time
Lead time
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Cycle time
Cycle time
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Kanban
Kanban
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Study Notes
Agile Methodologies
- Agile methodologies are a set of principles for software development.
- They emphasize flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
- Agile methods respond quickly to changes and deliver functional software frequently.
Agile Values (Manifesto)
- Agile values prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
- Working software is prioritized over comprehensive documentation.
- Customer collaboration is prioritized over contract negotiation.
- Responding to change is prioritized over following a plan.
Agile Frameworks
- Scrum
- Kanban
- eXtreme Programming
- Lean Software Development
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Spotify Model (not a framework)
- Other frameworks
Scrum
- Scrum is an Agile framework.
- Key roles in Scrum include the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Development Team.
- The Development Team should not exceed 10 people.
- Scrum ceremonies include stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review, and retrospectives.
Scrum Ceremonies
- Stand-ups: Short daily meetings to track progress, typically 15 minutes.
- Sprint Planning: Meeting to plan the work for the next sprint, typically 4 hours or less.
- Backlog Refinement: Working session to refine and clarify the items in the product backlog.
- Sprint Review: A meeting held at the end of a sprint to demonstrate the working software to stakeholders.
- Retrospectives: A meeting held at the end of a sprint to reflect on the sprint and make improvements for the future.
Sprint Planning
- Align developers and the product owner on what to build next.
- Ensure team capacity aligns with the backlog's size and priority.
- Commit to a scope for the new sprint.
- Planning sessions typically occur every two weeks and last a maximum of 4 hours, using tools like an Excel sheet.
Sprint Review
- Show tangible work increment to stakeholders.
- Gather feedback.
- Team and stakeholders must attend and working demos must be presented.
- Review typically last one or one and a half hours, ideally held at the end of each sprint.
Retrospectives
- Team agreement on issues, improvements, and feedback is crucial.
- Generate actions for better working methods based on gathered information.
- Feedback will be critical for improvement.
Backlog Refinement
- Backlog is prioritized and updated for sprints.
- Product roadmaps and user stories are mapped out.
- Backlog is sized and prioritized.
- Done as frequently as needed, but not more than 8 hours per sprint.
Prioritization Methods
- MOSCOW
- Impact vs Effort Matrix
- Kano model
- Relative weighting method (custom criteria)
- RICE model (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort)
MOSCOW Method
- A prioritization method that categorizes requirements as MUST HAVE, SHOULD HAVE, COULD HAVE, and WILL NOT HAVE.
Impact vs Effort Matrix
- A method for prioritizing tasks based on their impact and the effort required.
Kano Model
- A model that classifies customer needs based on their impact on satisfaction.
Estimates & Sizing
- Story Points (using Planning Poker)
- Time estimation in hours
- T-Shirt sizing (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)
- Affinity mapping
Reporting in Scrum
- Burn down
- Burn up
- Velocity
Velocity
- The measure of the rate at which a development team completes user stories in a given timebox (e.g., sprint).
Kanban
- A visual workflow management method.
- It focuses on workflow visualization, limiting work in progress (WIP), and optimizing workflow.
- Kanban principles include starting with the current state, evolving gradually toward improvement, respecting processes, roles, and titles, and encouraging acts of leadership.
- Kanban practices include using a pull-system, visualizing workflow, limiting work-in-progress, managing flow, making process policies explicit, improving collaboratively, and implementing feedback loops.
Kanban Reporting
- Lead time / Cycle time
- Throughput
Lead Time vs. Cycle Time
- Lead time: Time between the start of a task and its completion.
- Cycle time: Time between the start and completion of a task.
Throughput
- The number of units produced over a given time period.
Review Game (Agile 101)
- A game for reviewing Agile principles.
Retrospective (Form)
- Form used for retrospectives, asking participants what went well and what could be improved.
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