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A sprint retrospective meeting is held at the end of each sprint in Scrum to reflect on the past sprint and identify areas for improvement. The session typically includes the Scrum team and the Scrum Master. The group discusses what went well in the sprint, what could have gone better, and what changes they can make in the next sprint. The goal of the sprint retrospective meeting is to improve the way the team works continuously.
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 […]
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 article “The Definition of Ready and Its Dangers” by Mike Cohn on Mountain Goat Software explores the concept of a ‘Definition of Ready’ in Scrum teams. This definition acts as a set of criteria determining whether a product backlog item is ready for a sprint. It’s likened to a […]
In the realm of software development and deployment, collaboration is paramount. As organizations increasingly adopt DevOps practices to streamline software delivery and improve operational efficiency, the importance of effective teamwork comes to the fore. One collaborative approach that has gained traction is the “Three Amigos” strategy. But who are these […]
The software development landscape has significantly shifted from traditional Waterfall methodologies to the more adaptive and iterative Agile approach. While Agile offers numerous advantages, including faster time-to-market and better adaptability to changing requirements, transitioning from Waterfall can be challenging. Here’s a guide to making this transition smoother and more effective. […]
An Agile retrospective is a meeting held at the end of an iteration in Agile software development. The team reflects on what worked well and what didn’t work well and identifies future improvement actions. The retrospective is team-driven and should be conducted in an atmosphere of honesty and trust. The […]
It is all too easy to dismiss problematic codebases on some nebulous idea of bad practice or bad programmers. Poor code, however, is rarely arbitrary and random in its structure or formulation. Systems of code, well or poorly structured, emerge from systems of practice, whether practical or ineffective. To improve […]
A retrospective meeting is a meeting that happens at the end of a project to help teams pause and think about improving future performance. The goal is to create a safe space for reviewing the project’s successes, identifying opportunities for process improvement, and solving issues that may have come up. […]
These are questions you can ask during each type of Scrum event to help guide the meeting and ensure it’s productive: Sprint Planning Daily Standup Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective