The document discusses Agile methodology. It begins with an agenda for the presentation and then poses questions about what Agile is - a process, methodology, process framework or empirical process. It explores definitions for process, methodology and process framework. The Agile Manifesto values of individuals, interactions, working software, customer collaboration over processes/tools, documentation, contracts and following plans are presented. The 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto are listed, including delivering working software frequently and having business and developers work together daily. It concludes by asking which Agile approach should be used.
7. What is Agile?
• Is it a process?
• A Methodology?
• A Process Framework?
• An Empirical Process?
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8. What is a Process?
• a series of actions or operations conducing to an end; especially : a
continuous operation or treatment especially in manufacture -
merriam-webster
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9. Methodology
• Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods
applied to a field of study. It comprises the theoretical analysis of the
body of methods and principles associated with a branch of
knowledge. --Wiki
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10. Process Framework
• Also a process
• Framework is a collection of best practices
• Best practices ??? Someone’s opinion?
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18. 4 Values
• Individuals and
Interactions
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• Processes and ToolsOver
• Working software • comprehensive
documentation
Over
• Customer
collaboration
• contract negotiationOver
• Responding to
change
• following a planOver
• That is, while there is value in the items on
the right, we value the items on the left more.
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12 Principles – 1st
Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer
through early and continuous delivery
of valuable software.
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12 Principles – 2nd
Welcome changing requirements, even late in
development. Agile processes harness change for
the customer's competitive advantage.
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12 Principles – 3rd
Deliver working software frequently, from a
couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a
preference to the shorter timescale.
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12 Principles – 4th
Business people and developers must work
together daily throughout the project.
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12 Principles – 5th
Build projects around motivated individuals.
Give them the environment and support they need,
and trust them to get the job done.
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12 Principles – 6th
The most efficient and effective method of
conveying information to and within a development
team is face-to-face conversation
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12 Principles – 8th
Agile processes promote sustainable development.
The sponsors, developers, and users should be able
to maintain a constant pace indefinitely.
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12 Principles – 9th
Continuous attention to technical excellence
and good design enhances agility
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12 Principles – 10th
Simplicity--the art of maximizing the amount
of work not done--is essential
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12 Principles – 11th
The best architectures, requirements, and designs
emerge from self-organizing teams.
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12 Principles – 12th
At regular intervals, the team reflects on how
to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts
its behavior accordingly.