Waterfall project management is a well-known method in software development, and its basic process is story -> development -> test. It is assumed that the final result is right if each phase is done correctly. Microsoft uses the Waterfall method and it works well.
However, it has a relatively high failure rate, for the market and requirements are constantly changing. Software pioneers conducted a series of researches, thinkings, and summaries about the problems found in the Waterfall methodology and finally came up with the concept of Agile.
What is Agile?
Agile is an approach that helps one iterate on processes in the Software Development Life Cycle, such as development, testing, and so on. This technique has advantages, including the ability to produce high-value functionality in fast implementation times, which was previously a problem for the traditional waterfall approach. It also helps to enhance customer retention and satisfaction. This is accomplished by splitting down the product into smaller units/builds, allowing the operations to run concurrently. Agile encourages collaboration and face-to-face contact.
Agile approaches include
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Feature Driven Development (FDD)
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Lean Software Development (LSD)
- Adaptive System Development (ASD)
- Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
What is Scrum?
Scrum is a simple and lightweight framework that aids individuals, teams, and organizations in creating value by allowing them to respond to complex problems.
According to Scum Guide 2020,
Scrum requires a Scrum Master to foster an environment where:
- A Product Owner orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog.
- The Scrum Team turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value during a Sprint.
- The Scrum Team and its stakeholders inspect the results and adjust for the next Sprint. Repeat
Scrum can be understood in the 3–5–3 structure. See also
Agile vs Scrum
The primary difference between Agile and Scrum is that, while Agile is a project management framework based on a core collection of standards or concepts, Scrum is a specialized Agile approach for project management.
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