Introduction to Agile Methods by Sondra Ashmore (English) Paperback Book

Description: Introduction to Agile Methods by Sondra Ashmore, Kristin Runyan A Thorough Introduction to the Agile Framework and Methodologies That Are Used Worldwide Organizations of all shapes and sizes are embracing Agile methodologies as a way to transform their products, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. Many people with varying levels of work experience are interested in understanding the architecture and nuances of Agile, but it is difficult to know where to start. Numerous practitioner books are available, but there has never been a single source for unbiased information about Agile methodologies–until now. Introduction to Agile Methods is the place to start for students and professionals who want to understand Agile and become conversant with Agile values, principles, framework, and processes. Authors Sondra Ashmore and Kristin Runyan use academic research and their own experiences with numerous Agile implementations to present a clear description of the essential concepts. They address all key roles and the entire development life cycle, including common roadblocks that must be overcome to be successful. Through the authors realistic use cases, practical examples, and thought-provoking interviews with pioneering practitioners, complex concepts are made relatable. No matter what your role or level of experience, this book provides a foundational understanding that can be used to start or enhance any Agile effort. Coverage includes How Agile compares with the Waterfall method and when to use each Why Agile demands a cultural transformation–and how that looks to each participant Comparing various Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), Crystal, Feature Driven Development (FDD), Lean, and DSDM Understanding the roles within Agile and how they work together to create superior results Agile approaches to requirements gathering, planning, estimating, tracking, reporting, testing, quality, and integration Extending Agile beyond IT FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sondra Ashmore, Ph.D., is an IT leader who specializes in large Fortune 500 corporations. Her areas of expertise include product management, project management, and new product development for IT offerings. She received her graduate education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in technical communication and management, and at Iowa State in human computer interaction. Her research focuses on the software development process, both Waterfall and Agile, and explores strategies to optimize the user experience. In 2012, she was recognized as a "Forty under 40" business leader by the Business Record, and won the Iowa Technology Associations Women of Innovation award for business innovation and leadership for her work at IBM. Sondra is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP), and Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM). Kristin Runyan is a product delivery expert, specializing in product management, Agile coaching and training, and leadership. Kristin is certified as a Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Pragmatic Marketing Product Manager, and a Project Management Professional (PMP). She was a 2011 winner of the Women of Innovation award from the Iowa Technology Association. Kristin got her undergraduate degree at Texas Christian University and her MBA at Saint Louis University. She lives in Des Moines, Iowa, and is an avid blogger at ; her twitter handle is @KristinRunyan. Table of Contents Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii About the Authors xix Chapter 1: The History and Value of Agile Software Development 1 The Beginnings of Software Development as Methodology 2 Cayman Design 8 Conclusion 8 Summary 9 Interview with Robert Martin (Uncle Bob) 9 References and Further Reading 12 Review Questions 13 Chapter 2: Organizational Culture Considerations with Agile 15 What Is Organizational Culture, and Why Does It Matter? 16 The Team Members Viewpoint 16 A Managers Viewpoint 27 An Executives Viewpoint 34 Conclusion 42 Summary 42 Interview with Scott Ambler 44 References and Further Reading 45 Review Questions 47 Chapter 3: Understanding the Different Types of Agile 49 Extreme Programming (XP) 50 Scrum 54 Feature-Driven Development 56 Dynamic Systems Development Method 57 Lean Software Development 59 Kanban Method 60 Crystal Family 62 Certification 64 Implementing Tools and Techniques at Cayman Design 66 Conclusion 66 Summary 66 Interview with Alistair Cockburn 67 References and Further Reading 70 Review Questions 70 Chapter 4: Describing the Different Roles 73 Deep Dive into Scrum Roles 74 Roles in Other Methodologies 95 Kanban 99 Practical Examples of Roles 99 Conclusion 103 Summary 103 Interview with Roman Pichler 105 Interview with Lyssa Adkins 107 References and Further Reading 109 Review Questions 111 Chapter 5: The New Way to Collect and Document Requirements 113 Old Form of Requirements Gathering 114 Agile Requirements in Scrum 114 Additions and Considerations from the Other Methodologies 124 Enhancing Requirements 126 From User Stories to Deliverables 129 Communication 132 Lean Product Development and the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) 137 Conclusion 139 Summary 139 Interview with Ellen Gottesdiener and Mary Gorman 141 References and Further Reading 144 Review Questions 146 Chapter 6: Grooming and Planning 149 Product Backlog (Scrum and XP) 150 Prioritization of Stories 152 Estimating 155 Scrum: Product Backlog Grooming 160 Scrum: Sprint Planning 165 Extreme Programming: XP Planning Game 167 Maintenance of Legacy Code 168 Triple Constraints 169 Kanban 171 Conclusion 171 Summary 171 Interview with Mike Cohn 173 References and Further Reading 176 Review Questions 177 Chapter 7: Testing, Quality, and Integration 179 Quality 180 Refactored Code 182 Conclusion 203 Summary 203 Interview with Tim Ottinger 204 References and Further Reading 208 Review Questions 208 Chapter 8: Tracking and Reporting 211 Kanban 212 Tracking 216 Meetings or Ceremonies 226 Measuring Success in Agile 230 Conclusion 231 Summary 231 Interview with Kent McDonald 233 References and Further Reading 235 Review Questions 236 Chapter 9: Agile beyond IT 239 Products beyond Software Development 240 Speaking to the Market with Agility 248 Agile in Other Organizations 251 Conclusion 255 Summary 256 Interview with Travis Arnold 258 References and Further Reading 260 Review Questions 261 Appendix: John Deere Case Study 263 Glossary 273 Index 289 Long Description A Thorough Introduction to the Agile Framework and Methodologies That Are Used Worldwide Organizations of all shapes and sizes are embracing Agile methodologies as a way to transform their products, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. Many people with varying levels of work experience are interested in understanding the architecture and nuances of Agile, but it is difficult to know where to start. Numerous practitioner books are available, but there has never been a single source for unbiased information about Agile methodologies-until now. Introduction to Agile Methods is the place to start for students and professionals who want to understand Agile and become conversant with Agile values, principles, framework, and processes. Authors Sondra Ashmore and Kristin Runyan use academic research and their own experiences with numerous Agile implementations to present a clear description of the essential concepts. They address all key roles and the entire development life cycle, including common roadblocks that must be overcome to be successful. Through the authors realistic use cases, practical examples, and thought-provoking interviews with pioneering practitioners, complex concepts are made relatable. No matter what your role or level of experience, this book provides a foundational understanding that can be used to start or enhance any Agile effort. Coverage includes How Agile compares with the Waterfall method and when to use each Why Agile demands a cultural transformation-and how that looks to each participant Comparing various Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), Crystal, Feature Driven Development (FDD), Lean, and DSDM Understanding the roles within Agile and how they work together to create superior results Agile approaches to requirements gathering, planning, estimating, tracking, reporting, testing, quality, and integration Extending Agile beyond IT Feature The ideal learning resource for every student and professional new to agile Classroom-tested content proven effective in both academic and corporate settings Compares agile with traditional waterfall methods, illuminating the tradeoffs and offering realistic guidance on when to use each Presents multiple agile use cases and case studies Addresses all key roles and the entire project lifecycle Surveys each key method, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, FDD, Lean, and DSDM Details ISBN032192956X Author Kristin Runyan Language English ISBN-10 032192956X ISBN-13 9780321929563 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Imprint Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers Inc Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States DEWEY 005.1 Short Title INTRO TO AGILE METHODS Edition 1 Illustrations illustrations Publication Date 2014-07-10 AU Release Date 2014-07-10 NZ Release Date 2014-07-10 US Release Date 2014-07-10 UK Release Date 2014-07-10 Pages 336 Publisher Pearson Education (US) Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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