Scrum: Another way to think about scaling a project
It is hard for people to realize how radical SCRUM is because it is such a simple process, anyone can do it. Here is an example to expand your thinking about SCRUM. Below is data from Jones, Capers. Applied Software Measurement, Second Edition. McGraw Hill, 1997 on...Agile Manifesto: Who does it have in common with Open Source and Hacking?
Eric Raymond’s analysis of the convergence of hacking, open source, and the agile movement is of interest. Eric is well known for writing two seminal open source articles that have strongly influenced the movement: “[Hacker] is a very complex term, but...
SCRUM: How to Fail with the Rational Unified Process: Seven Steps to Pain and Suffering
I received a request not to post this article previously, even though it was posted elsewhere. Craig Larman agreed to send anyone a copy. Now it has a home on the Agile Alliance site for easy access. It’s a good read and everyone should check it out. How to Fail...
SCRUM: IEEE Computer Agile Issue – June 2003
IEEE Computer published an issue on agile development this month. Of particular interest is an article on the history of iterative development which is highly recommended for anyone interested in the background of Scrum or any other Agile method. Larman, Craig and...