The Agile Manifesto is a statement of principles that outlines the values and priorities of Agile development. It emphasizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan.
Scrum is a popular Agile framework for managing software development projects. It promotes iterative and incremental development through short, time-boxed iterations called sprints. Scrum teams typically consist of a Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team, who collaborate to deliver working software at the end of each sprint.
Kanban is an Agile framework that focuses on visualizing and optimizing the flow of work. Kanban boards are used to visualize the status of tasks and limit work in progress (WIP). Teams continuously improve efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, reducing cycle times, and optimizing workflow processes.
A Sprint is a time-boxed iteration in Agile development, typically lasting 1-4 weeks. During a Sprint, the development team works on a set of prioritized user stories or tasks, aiming to deliver a potentially shippable product increment at the end of the Sprint.
The Product Owner is a key role in Agile development responsible for representing the interests of stakeholders and defining the requirements and priorities of the product backlog. The Product Owner collaborates with the development team to ensure that user needs are met and value is delivered with each iteration.
The Scrum Master is a facilitative role in Agile development responsible for ensuring that the Scrum framework is understood and followed by the team. The Scrum Master helps remove impediments, facilitates meetings (such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives), and fosters a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
User Stories are short, simple descriptions of features or functionality from the perspective of an end user. They capture user needs and requirements in a format that is easy to understand and prioritize. User Stories typically follow the format: "As a [user], I want [feature], so that [benefit]."
A Retrospective is a meeting held at the end of each sprint or iteration to reflect on what went well, what could be improved, and how to adapt practices for future iterations. The Retrospective allows the team to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance productivity and collaboration.
Continuous Integration is a software development practice where team members integrate their work frequently, typically multiple times a day. CI emphasizes automated testing and build processes to detect and address integration issues early, ensuring that the codebase remains stable and releasable at all times.