Agile Development Methods
Agile Development Methods
Agile Development Stories
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Can Capability Maturity Model Integration Coexist with Agile? Joe Townsend explores whether or not Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) can coexist with agile. Remember that the Agile Manifesto specifically addresses processes, and the CMMi is, without a doubt, centered on process and documentation. |
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User Story Mapping—Goal-Driven Backlog DevelopmentWhen product managers plan what product releases will include, the goal is to deliver value for the users. Every release of a product should make it better than the previous release. User story mapping is a technique for assuring that each release or iteration makes the product tangibly better. | 
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How Will Agile Software Practices Look in the Future?As agile adoption continues to gain popularity, it appears that Scrum is at the forefront of many agile implementations. Given the rise of Scrum, it makes sense that you might wonder how agile will continue to evolve as new methodologies—some of which may replace Scrum—are being developed. | 
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What the Best Software Managers for Scrum Teams DoSteve Vaughn shares his experiences as a software manager for multiple Scrum teams. In Steve's eyes, the best software managers hire the right people for the job, give them assignments where they can be most successful, and create a work environment where teams produce high quality systems. | 
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How to Say "No" When Asked for HelpCollaboration among team members is what makes agile software development both effective and fun. Being part of a team means not only helping others so that the team makes progress but also asking for help when you need it so that you don’t block the team for too long. | 
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The Right Way to Split User StoriesOne of the key techniques in the mechanics of agile software development is the splitting of epics into stories. Scott Sehlhorst highlights examples of ways to split user stories and discusses the debate between breadth-first and depth-first development. |
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Tips for Becoming an Influential and Efficient TesterFew people have a more diverse QA background than Jane Fraser. Currently the test director for Anki, Jane has managed test teams for Electronic Arts, Vodafone, and others. In this interview, we ask her about becoming an influential tester, which essential skills testers must acquire, and much more. | 
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What Is a True Agile Coach?Obtaining a Scrum or agile certification typically does not require that a person learn the fundamental differences between coaching, facilitation, and mentoring. This lack of understanding is reducing the quality of coaching to our customers. | 
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