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 […]
Continue readingAgile 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 […]
Continue readingAgile 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 […]
Continue readingAn introduction to Systems Thinking
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 […]
Continue readingWhen 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. […]
Continue readingAzure 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, […]
Continue readingIs 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 […]
Continue readingScrum 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 […]
Continue readingBest 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, […]
Continue readingWhich 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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