1. Topic 1: Introduction to the Module and an Overview of Agile
Agile Development
Topic 1:
Introduction to the Module and an Overview of Agile
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2. Topic 1 Coverage
This first topic is an introduction to the rest of the module. It will:
Provide an introduction to the structure and content of the Agile Development module
Give the aim, scope and coverage of the module
Introduce the history and key concepts of Agile, in comparison to the waterfall approach
Show the structure of DSDM Atern
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3. Unit 1 Agenda Scope of the Agile Development Module What is Agile?
Underpinning Themes
What is Waterfall?
What is DSDM Atern?
Recommended Reading
Private Study and Tutorial Work

4. Module Scope and Coverage
The Agile Development Module will:
Provide an introduction to the principles, people, processes and practices of Agile development
Prepare students for future trends in software development practices
Reinforce understanding of the information systems development process
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5. Module Aim The Agile Development Module will:
Introduce Agile Development;
Provide a basic understanding of the main concepts and terminology of Agile;
Give sufficient understanding of the lifecycle, framework, techniques to equip students to work within an Agile team.
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6. Module Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Agile Development Module students will be able to:
Understand the background to Agile development
Understand the roles within an Agile development team
Understand the various Agile development techniques
Understand an Agile development lifecycle
Understand the principles associated with an Agile development approach
Be able to apply an Agile development approach to a particular project scenario

7. Structure of the Module
The module has an essential textbook, “The DSDM Student Workbook”. This contains copies of slides, plus additional notes to explain each topic
Typically each chapter is a topic within the course
All terminology will be explained in lectures
You should raise any questions you have as they arise at lectures and seminars
You are encouraged to work together as a team to provide mutual support and assistance

8. Topics - 1 Introduction to the Module and an Overview of Agile
The Agile Approach and Principles
Modelling
Roles, Skills and Team Structures
Lifecycle and Products
Project Management Considerations (Part 1)   

9. Topics - 2 Project Management Considerations (Part 2)
Facilitated Workshops
Requirements Definition and Prioritisation
Development and Prototyping
Estimating and Timeboxing
Module Summary and Revision Guidance
Each topic is typically 2 hours of lectures and 3 hours of seminars, followed by private study time
   

10. Module Assessment An assignment: An examination
You should plan to spend roughly 8 hours working on your assignment. You will work on it while you study the module.
Worth 25% of your overall mark for the module.
An examination
2 hours; takes place at the end of the module
Worth 75% of your overall mark for the module.

11. Unit 1 - What is Agile? Exercise:
Write down five words which you think describe software development in an Agile way.

12. Underpinning Themes of Agile
User Involvement
Iterative Development
Incremental Development
Flexibility to embrace change
Prioritisation
Collaborative working

13. What is Agile? - 1 A family of approaches: DSDM Atern Lean FDD XP
Scrum
… and others

14. What is Agile? - 2 Collectively they address:
Engineering best practices
Leadership philosophy
Project management framework
Development framework

15. The Agile Manifesto
“We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value:
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Responding to change over following a plan
That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.”
(2001)

16. What is Waterfall?
Winston Royce, 1970, wrote a paper: “Managing the Development of Large Software Systems”
Royce did not use the term “Waterfall” at all.
Royce acknowledged prototyping, iteration and incremental delivery.
Feasibility
Analysis
Design
Code
Test
Implement

17. Agile is Iterative, Incremental, Evolutionary
Feasibility
Analysis
Design
Code
Test
Implement
PLANNING
learn!

18. Top 10 Reasons for Project Success
User involvement
Executive management support
Clear business objectives
Optimising scope
Agile process
Project management expertise
Financial management
Standard tools and Infrastructure
Skilled resources
Formal methodology
Agile focuses on these!
Jim Johnson: Standish Chaos Reports 2006

19. What is DSDM Atern? Dynamic Systems Development Method
An Agile Project Delivery Framework that delivers the right solution at the right time
Any kind of project
Focused on business benefit
On-time and in budget
Quality and rigour
Incremental
Collaborative

20. The Structure of DSDM Atern
Approach and Principles
The Structure of DSDM Atern
(C) DSDM Consortium 2007
ATERN S1 Approach 20

21. Summary of Topic 1 Coverage
This first topic has:
Provided an introduction to the structure and content of the Agile Development module
Given the aim, scope and coverage of the module
Introduced the history and key concepts of Agile, in comparison to the waterfall approach
Shown the structure of DSDM Atern
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22. Private Study Work
In groups of 5, research Agile on the Web and produce a 50 word summary of 5 of the approaches.
You will need to complete this task before the seminar for this topic.

23. Reading List Essential Textbook: Further Reading Suggestions:
Tudor, D. and Tudor, I. (2010). The DSDM Atern Student Workbook. 2nd Edition. Galatea Training Services Ltd.
You must make sure you have access to this book. Refer to your Student Guide for details.
Further Reading Suggestions:
Further reading suggestions are incorporated into Appendix D of the DSDM Atern Student Workbook.
The DSDM Consortium . (2008). DSDM Atern Handbook. 2nd Edition. DSDM Consortium

24. Topic 1 – Introduction to the Module and an Overview of Agile
Any Questions?
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