Seeker Process R. Brimble

Introduction The slides here describe the development process to be used on the Seeker project. The process is based in the principles of Agile development for the co-located team. 2

Background : Waterfall Development Linear sequential process. Well defined stages. “Heavy weight” Originated in manufacturing and construction industries. Appropriate for predictable ‘rinse-repeat’ development. 3

Background : Agile Development Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Working system over comprehensive documentation. Customer collaboration over contract negotiation. Responding to change over following a plan 4

Background : Agile Development Agile development is: Not an excuse for not planning. Not an easy ride. Full of uncertainty. Full of change. No “Big Upfront” activities Exciting / Exhilarating Agile development needs: Purpose, Motivation, Talent Experience, Communication, Commitment Infrastructure 5

Seeker Agile Development Micro process – Discuss, Do, Show – Underpinned by logging Project Pulse – Iterations(weeks) ** Concurrent Iterations – Challenges(days) – Drumbeat(daily) Reference Material – Seeker PlanHigh-level milestones and iterations. – Seeker StoryboardWhat the customer wants. – Seeker SystemWhat the system is thus far. – Seeker ProcessHow we run the project (this document). – Seeker LogWhat has been done and what is being done. 6 DiscussDoShow Log

Seeker Agile Development 7 Storyboard Define Trial System Stories Planning Challenges System DiscussDoShow Log Feedback Now Later

Seeker Agile Development Seeker Log – TRAC Ticket Tool 8

Seeker Agile Development War Room – Seeker Plan – Seeker Storyboard – Seeker System Seeker Hardware Design Seeker Software Design – Seeker Process 9

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