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What is the primary focus of Scrum as a project management framework?
What is the primary focus of Scrum as a project management framework?
- Minimizing cycle times in software development
- Managing iterative development (correct)
- Standardizing project documentation
- Defining specific agile practices
What occurs during the initial phase of the Scrum process?
What occurs during the initial phase of the Scrum process?
- Evaluating sprint outcomes
- Creating detailed user stories
- Release of the final product
- Planning general objectives and designing software architecture (correct)
How many members can be part of a Scrum development team at maximum?
How many members can be part of a Scrum development team at maximum?
- 5 members
- 7 members (correct)
- 8 members
- 10 members
What characterizes a potentially shippable product increment in Scrum?
What characterizes a potentially shippable product increment in Scrum?
Which of the following best describes the product backlog in Scrum?
Which of the following best describes the product backlog in Scrum?
What is the role of the Product Owner in Scrum?
What is the role of the Product Owner in Scrum?
During which phase of Scrum are the required documentation and lessons learned assessed?
During which phase of Scrum are the required documentation and lessons learned assessed?
Which statement is true regarding the Development Team in Scrum?
Which statement is true regarding the Development Team in Scrum?
What is a significant challenge when scaling up to large systems in agile development?
What is a significant challenge when scaling up to large systems in agile development?
Which mechanism is essential for managing cross-team communication in a multi-team Scrum environment?
Which mechanism is essential for managing cross-team communication in a multi-team Scrum environment?
Which characteristic is NOT a key element of Multi-team Scrum?
Which characteristic is NOT a key element of Multi-team Scrum?
What must happen before a build is accepted in extreme programming?
What must happen before a build is accepted in extreme programming?
Why might a long-lifetime system require additional documentation?
Why might a long-lifetime system require additional documentation?
Which statement accurately describes the limitations of agile methods for large systems?
Which statement accurately describes the limitations of agile methods for large systems?
How often are increments delivered to customers in extreme programming?
How often are increments delivered to customers in extreme programming?
What is the purpose of creating 'user stories' in extreme programming?
What is the purpose of creating 'user stories' in extreme programming?
What is a key expectation when implementing cross-team communication mechanisms?
What is a key expectation when implementing cross-team communication mechanisms?
What does 'project velocity' help determine after the first increment?
What does 'project velocity' help determine after the first increment?
What aspect of system development may require more detailed design analysis?
What aspect of system development may require more detailed design analysis?
What is a necessary step to maintain system stability during agile processes for large systems?
What is a necessary step to maintain system stability during agile processes for large systems?
Which practice emphasizes developing the minimum useful set of functionality first?
Which practice emphasizes developing the minimum useful set of functionality first?
During which stage do developers use an automated unit test framework?
During which stage do developers use an automated unit test framework?
Which practice ensures that code is continuously improved by developers?
Which practice ensures that code is continuously improved by developers?
What is the main objective of pair programming?
What is the main objective of pair programming?
What is the duration of sprints in Scrum?
What is the duration of sprints in Scrum?
What role is responsible for representing the voice of the customer in Scrum?
What role is responsible for representing the voice of the customer in Scrum?
What is a key feature of the Scrum framework?
What is a key feature of the Scrum framework?
Which of the following is NOT a core role in Scrum?
Which of the following is NOT a core role in Scrum?
What is the purpose of the daily meetings in Scrum?
What is the purpose of the daily meetings in Scrum?
What does the product backlog represent in the Scrum framework?
What does the product backlog represent in the Scrum framework?
How does the Scrum Master support the Scrum process?
How does the Scrum Master support the Scrum process?
Which of the following statements about Scrum meetings is true?
Which of the following statements about Scrum meetings is true?
What is primarily focused on by developers during a sprint?
What is primarily focused on by developers during a sprint?
Which Scrum event allows the team to synchronize and ask for help?
Which Scrum event allows the team to synchronize and ask for help?
What does the term 'increment' refer to in Scrum?
What does the term 'increment' refer to in Scrum?
What is one of the three pillars of Scrum that emphasizes making the process visible?
What is one of the three pillars of Scrum that emphasizes making the process visible?
During which event does the product owner identify what has been done in the sprint?
During which event does the product owner identify what has been done in the sprint?
What benefit does breaking the product down into manageable chunks provide?
What benefit does breaking the product down into manageable chunks provide?
What is the typical duration of a daily Scrum meeting?
What is the typical duration of a daily Scrum meeting?
What role does the development team play during the sprint review?
What role does the development team play during the sprint review?
Which statement correctly describes the user involvement in the Agile development process?
Which statement correctly describes the user involvement in the Agile development process?
What characterizes the communication approach in Plan Driven processes?
What characterizes the communication approach in Plan Driven processes?
How does the complexity of processes in Agile compare to Plan Driven approaches?
How does the complexity of processes in Agile compare to Plan Driven approaches?
Which development scenario is best suited for a Plan Driven process?
Which development scenario is best suited for a Plan Driven process?
What is a key difference in documentation between Agile and Plan Driven processes?
What is a key difference in documentation between Agile and Plan Driven processes?
Which team dynamic is more suitable for Agile development?
Which team dynamic is more suitable for Agile development?
In terms of project size, how does Agile scale compared to Plan Driven methods?
In terms of project size, how does Agile scale compared to Plan Driven methods?
What is a key characteristic of Plan Driven development regarding process overhead?
What is a key characteristic of Plan Driven development regarding process overhead?
Flashcards
User Stories
User Stories
Short descriptions of features or functionalities from a user's perspective. Used to prioritize and plan development.
Agile Software Development
Agile Software Development
An iterative approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and frequent delivery of working software.
Increment
Increment
A small, working version of the software containing new functionality delivered at regular intervals.
Project Velocity
Project Velocity
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Incremental Planning
Incremental Planning
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Small Releases
Small Releases
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Test-First Development
Test-First Development
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Refactoring
Refactoring
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Pair Programming
Pair Programming
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Scrum
Scrum
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Sprint Cycles
Sprint Cycles
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Product Backlog
Product Backlog
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Development Team (in Scrum)
Development Team (in Scrum)
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Potentially Shippable Increment
Potentially Shippable Increment
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Product Owner
Product Owner
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Scrum
Scrum
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Sprint
Sprint
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Product Owner
Product Owner
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Development Team
Development Team
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Scrum Master
Scrum Master
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Product Backlog
Product Backlog
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Daily Scrum
Daily Scrum
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Sprint Backlog
Sprint Backlog
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Increment
Increment
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Transparency (Scrum)
Transparency (Scrum)
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Inspection (Scrum)
Inspection (Scrum)
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Adaptation (Scrum)
Adaptation (Scrum)
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Sprint Planning Meeting
Sprint Planning Meeting
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Daily Scrum
Daily Scrum
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Sprint Review
Sprint Review
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Manageable Chunks
Manageable Chunks
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Unstable requirements
Unstable requirements
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Scaling large systems
Scaling large systems
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Multi-team Scrum
Multi-team Scrum
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Agile vs. Plan-Based
Agile vs. Plan-Based
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System Size (Impact on Agile)
System Size (Impact on Agile)
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System Type (Impact on Agile)
System Type (Impact on Agile)
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System Lifetime (Impact on Documentation)
System Lifetime (Impact on Documentation)
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System Regulations
System Regulations
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Team Competence
Team Competence
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Agile Design
Agile Design
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Plan-Driven Design
Plan-Driven Design
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Agile User Involvement
Agile User Involvement
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Plan-Driven User Involvement
Plan-Driven User Involvement
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Agile Communication
Agile Communication
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Plan-Driven Communication
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Agile Process Complexity
Agile Process Complexity
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Plan-Driven Process Complexity
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Agile Documentation
Agile Documentation
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Plan-Driven Documentation
Plan-Driven Documentation
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Agile Project Scope
Agile Project Scope
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Plan-Driven Project Scope
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Agile Criticality
Agile Criticality
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Plan-Driven Criticality
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Agile Team Players
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Plan-Driven Team Players
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Study Notes
Agile Software Development Overview
- Agile methods focus on rapid development and delivery
- Agile development techniques include various approaches like Adaptive Software Development (ASD), Agile Unified Process (AUP), Crystal Methods, Disciplined Agile Delivery, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Extreme Programming (XP), Feature Driven Development (FDD), Lean software development, and Scrum.
- Agile project management focuses on adapting to changing requirements rather than preset plans
- Agile development is appropriate for new development, not necessarily maintenance
- Businesses prefer rapid development and delivery, making stable software requirements difficult to achieve
Agility Definition
- Effective (rapid and adaptive) response to change
- Effective communication among all stakeholders
- Drawing the customer onto the team
- Organizing a team so that it is in control of the work performed
Why Agile?
- Traditional software processes suffer from lengthy development times (1-5 years), making projects outdated by the time they are released.
- Traditional methods struggle to adapt to changing requirements
- Traditional systems assume a full understanding of requirements before the project starts, often leading to incomplete and inaccurate requirements.
Agile vs. Plan-Driven Development
- Plan-driven development is based on separate stages with predefined outputs
- Agile development features interleaved specification, design, implementation, and testing where outputs are based on negotiation during development.
Extreme Programming (XP)
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A very influential agile method
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XP focuses on an iterative development approach
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New releases of increments are frequent (e.g., every two weeks)
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All tests must run successfully for each build for it to be released
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XP planning follows "user stories"
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There is an incremental planning process
XP Practices
- Incremental planning: Requirements are recorded on story cards and the versions are created according to the time and priority associated with the storycards.
- Small releases: Initial features that give value to users are implemented first. Frequent releases are typical.
- Simple design: Design only as much as needed for the current feature set to minimize the design duration.
- Test-first development: Automated unit test frameworks are used to write tests for the required functionality before the feature is implemented.
- Refactoring: Continuous adjustments to ensure code remains clean and simple and maintainable.
- Pair programming: Two programmers work on code together.
Scrum
- Scrum is an agile method suitable for managing iterative development.
- It involves three main phases: outline planning and design, sprint cycles (iterative work), and project closure.
Other Agile Method Details
- Customer Involvement: Customers actively participate throughout the project, defining requirements and evaluating new releases
- Incremental Delivery: The delivered system is built in increments, allowing for early input from clients
- People not Processes: Agile values the skills of the team over strict processes
- Embrace Change: Agile adapts to changes in requirements as they arise
- Maintain Simplicity: The system is designed with simplicity in mind, with a focus on eliminating complexity
Scaling Agile Methods
- Agile methods work best for small, co-located teams
- Scaling up to larger, distributed projects requires adjustments to cope with multiple teams, larger scope, diverse stakeholders, and organizational structure
Factors Affecting Agile in Large Systems
- System of systems: Managing multiple, interacting systems.
- Brownfield development: Adapting to existing systems
- Diverse stakeholders: Dealing with differing needs
- Prolonged procurement: Long, extended development cycles
Distributed Scrum
- Video conferencing for communication
- Real-time communication for informal interaction
Multi-team Scrum
- Role replication: Each team has a product owner & scrum master
- Product architects: Collaboration on a cohesive design
- Release alignment: Release dates are aligned between teams
- Scrum of scrums: Regular meeting of team representatives for overall progress
Agile vs. Plan-Driven Discussion
- Agile: Aims for flexibility, addresses changing requirements, and emphasizes collaboration and frequent feedback.
- Plan-driven: Focuses on detailed upfront planning, assumes stable requirements, and emphasizes documentation and formal processes.
System Issues in Agile
- Scale: Suitable for smaller, co-located teams.
- Type: May require extensive analysis for complex systems
- Lifetime: Detailed documentation is important for long-lived systems.
- Regulations: Bureaucratic and regulatory issues can affect agile implementations.
People and Teams (Agile)
- Competence: Requires skilled teams able to adapt.
- Distribution: Design documents may be necessary for distributed teams
- Technology: Good development tools for collaboration.
Agile vs. Plan-Driven: Balancing Considerations
- Scope, size, and complexity of a project inform the development method best suited for the project, i.e. agile vs. plan-driven
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This quiz provides an overview of Agile software development methodologies, focusing on their adaptive nature and various techniques such as Scrum and Extreme Programming. Explore how Agile enhances project management by prioritizing rapid delivery and customer collaboration. Understand the importance of effective communication and team organization in achieving agility.