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Agile is an iterative and incremental software development methodology. In agile, the project is broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces, and each piece is developed and delivered in a series of sprints. This methodology is often used for smaller, more complex projects without fully known requirements.
The article titled “Six years later: What the Agile Manifesto left out” on exampler.com, written by Brian Marick, one of the authors, reflects on the evolution of Agile and its current challenges. Marick emphasizes that while the Agile Manifesto was a successful message for its time, focusing on customer collaboration […]
In his thought-provoking blog post, “Agile is Dead (Long Live Agility),” Dave Thomas, one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto, reflects on the journey of Agile methodology and its current state. He begins by reminiscing about the creation of the Agile Manifesto thirteen years prior, a document that […]
The Dunning-Kruger Effect, a cognitive bias where individuals with low ability at a task overestimate their ability, is a concept that has significant implications in various fields, including Agile software development. Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect: Developed by social psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger, this effect stems from the inability […]
The constants are that high-performing teams have incredible focus and a really shared sense of what their metrics are—meaning not only what they are trying to achieve, but also what success and quality look like. That clarity around vision, success, metrics, and quality allows them to do amazing work. Patty […]
In his timeless play “King Lear,” William Shakespeare presents a profound observation through the Duke of Albany: “Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well.” Though centuries old, this line resonates strikingly with modern Agile software development practices. It is a cautionary tale about the pursuit of improvement and the […]
Leon C. Megginson, in his insightful paraphrase of Darwin’s theory, stated, “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in […]
A Nobel Prize-winning economist, George Stigler, once quipped, “If you never miss a plane, you’re spending too much time at the airport.” This seemingly simple statement holds profound wisdom, mainly when applied to Agile software development. It’s a metaphor for efficiency, risk management, balancing preparation, and Productivity. Let’s explore how […]
The “scout culture” in Agile software development and software craftsmanship is inspired by the Boy Scouts rule of “leave the campground cleaner than you found it.” In software development, this means always leaving the codebase in a better state than when you found it. This culture emphasizes the importance of […]
In Agile project management, a “grand retro” or “grand retrospective” is not a standard or widely recognized term within the core Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. However, the concept seems to be an adaptation or an extension of the traditional retrospective meeting, tailored to suit a team or organization’s […]
In the evolving software development landscape, ‘software craftsmanship’ has gained significant traction. This philosophy emphasizes continuous learning, the pursuit of excellence in code writing, and seeing development as a craft rather than just a job. A notable aspect of this movement is the absence of traditional seniority titles. Instead, practitioners, […]