Andrew Stellman

eBook, PDF

Learning Agile (eBook, PDF)

Understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban

Beschreibung

Learning Agile is a comprehensive guide to the most popular agile methods, written in a light and engaging style that makes it easy for you to learn.Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development, but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from, the decision to "e;go agile"e; can be tricky. This practical book helps you sort it out, first by grounding you in agiles underlying principles, then by describing four specificand well-usedagile methods: Scrum, extreme programming (XP), Lean, and Kanban.Each method focuses on a different area of development, but they all aim to change your teams mindsetfrom individuals who simply follow a plan to a cohesive group that makes decisions together. Whether youre considering agile for the first time, or trying it again, youll learn how to choose a method that best fits your team and your company.Understand the purpose behind agiles core values and principlesLearn Scrums emphasis on project management, self-organization, and collective commitmentFocus on software design and architecture with XP practices such as test-first and pair programmingUse Lean thinking to empower your team, eliminate waste, and deliver software fastLearn how Kanbans practices help you deliver great software by managing flowAdopt agile practices and principles with an agile coach

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Autor

Andrew Stellman is a developer, architect, speaker, agile coach, project manager, and expert in building better software. He has over two decades of professional experience building software, and has architected large-scale real-time back end systems, managed large international software teams, been a Vice President at a major investment bank, and consulted for companies, schools, and corporations, including Microsoft, the National Bureau of Economic Research, Bank of America, Notre Dame, and MIT. He's had the privilege of working with some pretty amazing programmers during that time, and likes to think that he's learned a few things from them. Jennifer Greene is an agile coach, development manager, business analyst, project manager, tester, speaker, and authority on software engineering practices and principles. She's been building software for over twenty years in many different domains including media, finance, and IT consulting. She's worked with teams of excellent developers and testers to tackle tough technical problems and focused her career on finding and fixing the habitual process issues that crop up along the way.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: O'Reilly Media
• Seitenzahl: 420
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781449363857
• Artikelnr.: 41837097