For Octopus we had to change people''s practices remotely in poor countries like Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Here is the true story of an agile project that had to adapt its practices drastically to meet real life conditions.Groise, Eric...
4.It may not be clear what actually needs to be proved regarding agile software development. In Chapter 3 ofAgile Software Development EcosystemsJim Highsmith observes: “Agile approaches excel in volatile environments in which conformance to plans made months in advance is a poor measure of success...
One of the main benefitstouted by David Andersonis that Kanban is a better choice for most because it requires no organizational changes to implement. That’s a good point, can allow large issues to remain unaddressed becausepoor software development outcomes are often a symptomof larger scale ch...
Analyzing the concept of technical debt in the context of agile software development: A systematic literature reviewTechnical debtAgile software developmentTechnical debt managementSystematic literature reviewTechnical debt (TD) is a metaphor that is used to communicate the consequences of poor software ...
More favorable return on investment (ROI) – businesses who outsource their development do so because of the return on investment. Offshoring may start cheaper, but the challenges you face along the process may force you to incur additional costs. You might experience managerial challenges, poor pe...
To start, we have tried to clarify a number of the concepts that were being misconstrued by poor wording or organization of the content. These concepts include the role of the Project Manager in iteration planning (they are a facilitator) and the use of Test Driven Development (earlier ...
These beliefs can lead to poor decision-making, as the results of any given spin are purely random. This is why it’s important to understand how slot machines work before playing them. Whether you’re playing at home or in a brick-and-mortar casino, it’s essential to know your budget...
Agile Does Not Mean Poor Software Fast Key words to notice: “early,”“continuous” and “valuable.” Agile done right does not mean cranking out poor software as fast as possible. When this happens, simply to meet arbitrary deadlines, the software is not valuable. It is just the opposite...
Have they had poor experiences at other organizations? Generally speaking, being empathetic is a more effective strategy than trying to force a change on someone who doesn’t want it. Be patient and try to understand their point of view—they might just need some time to come around. ...
Poor Communication:Inadequate communication within teams can lead to misunderstandings and delays. Solution:Foster open andtransparent communicationamong team members. Inadequate Agile Tools:The absence of suitable Agile tools can impede progress and collaboration. ...