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Release Train Engineer vs Scrum Master: understanding the roles
Introduction In the world of Agile software development, roles are not really job titles. They are a set of responsibilities and expectations that guide the team’s workflow. Two such roles that often come under discussion are the Release Train Engineer (RTE) and the Scrum Master. Both roles are important to the Agile frameworks. But they […]
Continue readingThe Purpose of a Sprint Review in Scrum
Introduction to Sprint Reviews In the Scrum framework, sprint reviews play a crucial role in the success of product development work. These reviews are an opportunity for the developers, stakeholders, and customers to come together and evaluate the progress made during a sprint. Let’s go deep into the purpose of a sprint review in Scrum, […]
Continue readingCan Scrum be used for non software projects?
When it comes to agile project management approaches, Scrum is often associated with software development. But some people might want to try and apply the principles and practices of Scrum to non-software projects as well. In this article, I’ll explore the question: Can Scrum be used for non-software projects? I’ll look at the fundamental aspects […]
Continue readingEpic vs Feature in Scrum
In the world of agile software development, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the terms and concepts that we’re using. Two terms that are often used interchangeably are “Epic” and “Feature”. However, in agile frameworks (such as Scrum or SAFe), these two terms have distinct meanings and are used in different contexts. In […]
Continue readingUnified Process vs Scrum
Unified Process (UP) and Scrum are two popular approaches used in software development. Both aim to improve software development efficiency and quality by promoting agile practices. However, there are some big differences between the two approaches that are worth exploring. I’m going to provide an overview of both UP and Scrum, highlight their key differences, […]
Continue readingPMP vs Scrum Master
Software development has become one of the major activities in today’s business world. Some places take a traditional project management approach to it. But others use a more agile approach, which helps firms quickly adapt to changes and stay ahead of competitors. Two of the most popular careers are thus PMP (project Management Professional) and […]
Continue readingWhat is the purpose of Sprint Planning?
Sprint planning is a one of the five events in Scrum product development and plays a super important role in ensuring success. Sprint planning is a structured approach that enables teams to plan and execute work in a collaborative manner. It’s an event that enables teams to identify and prioritize tasks, set goals and objectives, […]
Continue readingResponsibilities of a Scrum Master
The Agile Manifesto (and the agile software development movement) have had an enormous effect on the software development industry. I’ve talked about these influences already. Today, Scrum is the most popular framework for using Agile. Scrum is a light-weight framework, inspired by the agile values and principles, that lets teams build products in an iterative […]
Continue readingScrum Master vs Team Leader
Since Scrum has become the most popular framework for agile software development, you might have worked with a Scrum Master. Or become one or thought about becoming one yourself. A lot of people are unsure what this role really is, and how it is different from roles like project manager or team leader. This article […]
Continue readingDSDM vs Scrum
Agile software development has been growing in usage and popularity for many years now. There are of course a number of different approaches you can take within the agile camp. Agile has formally been around since 2001, when a group of people gathered in Utah and wrote the Agile Manifesto. But agile is just a […]
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