Category Archives for Agile

Are agile and Scrum the same?

Scrum has become the most popular framework for agile software development. People are using it all over the world, from small software startups to large enterprise firms. A lot of people are confused about agile vs Scrum, however. More specifically, about whether agile and scrum are the same. This article will clear up this question […]

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How to write an agile story

If you’ve been working in agile software development, you’ve probably come across stories. This article will explain what user stories are, where they come from, and how to use them. And most importantly, how to write an agile story. Let’s start with what stories really are. What are user stories In software development, “story” usually […]

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Test Driven Development vs agile

Test Driven Development, or TDD, is a popular and powerful approach to software development. It is used around the world and has many fans. It is a powerful but tricky technique that is often misunderstood. This article will talk about TDD, explain its strengths and problems, and its relation to agile. So if you are […]

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Methodologies that can be used for agile project management

Agile approaches to software and projects are becoming more and popular. People are starting to see that in the battleground of software development, agile is winning. So what are the methodologies that can be used for agile project management? This article will give you a quick overview. And talk about the pros and cons of […]

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Agile sprint vs iteration

People talk a lot about “sprints” and “iterations” in an agile context. You might have heard those terms a bunch. If you’re not sure is the meaning of sprint or iteration, this article will clear it up. So you’ll know what it means in agile when people talk about a sprint vs an iteration. Let’s […]

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Agile Story vs Task: how to use them

If you are doing agile software development, you’d have heard of stories and tasks. There is some confusion about these entities, though. What the difference between them is, when to use which. And how they fit into frameworks like Scrum. Or tools like Jira. This article will clear all of that up. So you’ll know […]

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An introduction to Systems Thinking

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Systems Thinking is becoming one of the hottest topics in Lean and Agile software development. This despite the fact that it is over 50 years old. This article will give you a quick introduction to Systems Thinking. And give you some tips on how to apply it. Not matter what sort of context you are […]

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Azure DevOps: Agile vs Scrum

Azure DevOps (also known as AzDo) has moved in leaps and bounds. It is has become one of the most popular tools for managing software dev activities. It is cloud-based, and integrates with DevOps pipelines, supports end-to-end workflows, and has a great user interface. Some people are confused about the different modes it operates in, […]

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How to be Scrum Master certified

Scrum Master is one of the most dynamic, quickly growing and exciting jobs in the world at the moment. I have worked as a Scrum Master and it is a job that I really loved and recommend. This article will explain how you can be Scrum Master certified. Including the ways that you should do, […]

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How to use Scrum

Scrum is the most popular and influential framework for agile software development. It has been around for decades, is used all over the world, and is changing how people work. This article will give you a quick guide on how to use Scrum to maximise the value of your product development work. Brief history of […]

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