Category Archives for Scrum

Is Scrum a framework or methodology?

Want to know if Scrum is a framework or methodology? This is a common question and a confusion point for many people. This article will explain what Scrum is, how it works, and why it is a framework, not a methodology. What is Scrum Scrum is a popular approach for agile software development. It was […]

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Feature Driven Development vs Scrum

Agile software development was created in opposition to Waterfall by encouraging small cross-functional teams to work in iterations. Each iteration is usually short (one to two weeks). And by the end of an iteration, the team should have completed some design, development and testing work. This ensures that errors are found early on in development, […]

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ITIL vs Scrum

ITIL and Scrum are two core concepts in the current world of agile software development and IT operations. You might be unsure of the difference between them, or how they interrelate. This article will clear all of that up, so you can probably understand the nature of the ITIL vs Scrum debate. Let’s get into […]

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When to use Kanban vs Scrum

when to use kanban vs scrum

If Scrum is the most widely used Agile methodology, Kanban is probably in second place. It’s old, it’s elegant, it’s simple and it works. This article will explain when to use Kanban vs Scrum. And explain the similarities and differences between Scrum and Kanban. It really depends on what type of work you are doing. […]

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Is Scrum Master a good job?

Scrum Master is a very popular and important role in agile software development. A lot of people are becoming or trying to become Scrum Masters, and a lot of firms are hiring Scrum Masters. If you are interested in Scrum, this article will give you my opinion on the matter of is Scrum Master a […]

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Scrum Master vs Product Owner Salary

Scrum Master and Product Owner are two of the most in-demand jobs in technology right now. Both can be rewarded very well and can get positions at some great organizations. And of course some not so great ones. But what are the salaries like compared between the two? This article will explain all of that […]

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Best Scrum Master books

These are some books that I recommend Scrum Masters should check out and read. It is not an exhaustive list of course, and I will be updating it from time to time. Some of these are directly about Scrum and some are in areas of interest to Scrum Masters (lean, kanban, management, leadership, systems thinking, […]

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Which Scrum Master certification is best

If you’ve decided to become Scrum Master certified, you’ve come to the right place. This article is going to point you in the right direction, to make sure you get the Scrum Master certification that is right for you. Let’s go straight into it. What you should look for in a Scrum Master certification There […]

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Scrum Alliance vs Scrumstudy

If you’re learning about Scrum, you’ve probably come across some of the Scrum organizations out there. There are many of them, and Scrum Alliance and Scrumstudy are two of the more famous ones. This article will explain the differences between them, what they do, and which one I recommend you follow. And which one to […]

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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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