What is Scrum Process? Where is it used? How is it better?
Scrum is an iterative incremental process of software development commonly used with agile software developmentagile software development Agile software development focuses on keeping code simple, testing often, and delivering functional bits of the application as soon as they're ready. The goal of ASD is to build upon small client-approved parts as the project progresses, as opposed to delivering one large application at the end of the project.
◦ Everyone answers the following three questions What did you accomplish since last scrum? What will you do before the next scrum? Any blocks? ◦ Update the Sprint Burn-down Chart
Holds the vision for the product ◦ Defines the features of the product Maintains a prioritized backlog for the product ◦ Prioritizes features according to business value Decides on release date and content Is responsible for the ROI of the project Can change features and priority every sprint Accepts or rejects work results
Ensures that the process is followed Ensures that the team is fully functional and productive ◦ Removes impediments ◦ Shields the team from external interferences Enables close cooperation across all roles, teams, and organizations Hosts the daily scrum, iteration review and planning meetings ◦ Is not the focal point of these meetings however!
Cross-functional, 7 +/- 2 members Has the right to do everything within the boundaries of the project guidelines to reach the Sprint objectives Organizes itself and its work Provides estimates for releases and sprints ◦ Updates sprint estimates on a daily basis Commits to the Sprint goal and specifies work results Demos work results to the Product Owner
The sprint backlog consists of a story and description Break each story into small tasks. What’s the definition of “Done?”
Product Life – varies Release Length – variable (at least 3, more is better) Sprint Length – repeated fixed duration of 2 – 4 weeks Day – typically an 8-hour workday