1. Seeker Process R. Brimble 2011-11-03 1

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. Seeker Agile Development Seeker Log – TRAC Ticket Tool 8

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

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