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[Virtual Presenter] Good morning everyone. Today we are going to discuss different software development strategies that adopt an Agile methodology. We will go over the fundamentals of Agile, get an understanding of its concepts, and have a look at some practical examples. Let us begin..

[Audio] Agile is a process that enables effective management of a project by breaking it down into distinct stages. Through stages, stakeholders can collaborate and offer feedback for continuous improvement. In software development, agile involves people from various backgrounds working together to comprehend user needs and create effective solutions. Agile enables teams to maximize their productivity and obtain exceptional results..

[Audio] We all know that the traditional approach to developing products is no longer effective. Agile Model is an effective alternative that is being adopted by many companies. To better understand how it works, let’s look at two real life examples: restaurant orders and cricket teams. In restaurant orders, the preparation of some of the food is done before the shop opens, akin to sprint planning and the continuous delivery of orders is comparable to adhoc stories. The number of successful orders can be measured using velocity. Similarily, cricket teams can also benefit from the agile model. The run rate, or velocity, can be used to measure the team's performance, with the length of each sprint defined by the 'over' in a game of cricket. Each team also has a captain, or scrum master, to lead and manage the team. These examples demonstrate that the agile model is an effective and creative approach that can be implemented in many areas of real life..

[Audio] Agile is an iterative approach to project delivery, meant to provide business value early and often. At its core, it is based on 12 principles: customer satisfaction, early and continuous delivery, embrace change, frequent delivery, collaboration of businesses and developers, motivated individuals, face-to-face conversation, functional products, technical excellence, simplicity, self-organized teams, regulation, reflection and adjustment. The approach allows businesses to adjust and adapt to changing requirements, thus enabling them to innovate rapidly and deliver value with greater velocity and flexibility..

[Audio] Agile methodology is a widely used technique in software development which emphasizes on cooperation, adaptability, and speedy delivery of top-notch products. It is founded on an iterative procedure, granting for relentless feedback and enhancement. The most significant aspect for flourishing agile development is having a competent, multifunctional team that is responsible and self-managing. This team must frequently collaborate with the customer to insure that the concluding product meet their expectations and fits in with the organization's objectives. By adopting an agile approach, companies can guarantee on-time and exact delivery of their digital projects..

[Audio] Today, I'm going to tell you about some of the most popular examples of Agile Methodology. This includes Scrum Methodology, Lean Software Development, Kanban, Extreme Programming, Crystal, Dynamic Systems Development Method, and Feature Driven Development. These are all great tools to increase efficiency and iterate quickly in developing products. All of them have their own advantages and disadvantages, and they can be used in conjunction with each other to create an efficient development cycle..

scrum. The software development term scrum was first used in a 1986 paper titled "The New Product Development Game". The term is borrowed from rugby, where a scrum is a formation of players. The term scrum was chosen by the paper's authors because it emphasizes teamwork. Scrum is a subset of Agile. It is a lightweight process framework for agile development, and the most widely-used one. Scrum is an agile project management methodology or framework used primarily for software development projects with the goal of delivering new software capability every 2-4 weeks. Scrum is an agile framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products, with an initial emphasis on software development, although it has been used in other fields including research, sales, marketing and advanced technologies..

[Audio] Agile Scrum Methodology is a project management system that enables incremental development through frequent planning and goal setting. It works by chopping up tasks into two-to-four week sprints, leading to fast delivery of the product and quicker value to both stakeholders and customers. This system promotes speedy turnaround times and improved output, which can be hugely advantageous for any business..

[Audio] A sprint is a one-month time-box wherein upon completion, the product goes through a release and review process. The review process evaluates any non-achievable features that may be present, and the product subsequently proceeds to the sprint retrospective stage to check its quality or status. This product lifecycle is enabled by the product backlog that organizes the prioritized features, and the sprint backlog divided into two parts: product assigned features, and sprint planning meeting..

[Audio] Slide 10 of our presentation looks at software development using the Scrum process. A product backlog is created at the beginning to plan and organize tasks. Teams then work in sprints, which are a set period of time to complete a task. At the end of each sprint, a sprint review is conducted to assess the created product and plan the next task. Additionally, a daily scrum is held every work day, where the team reviews progress and makes plans for the day. The ScrumMaster is responsible for keeping the team on track and focused on the goal..

[Audio] Scrum is a way of working that harnesses the power of self-organization and cross-functional teams to deliver rapid and frequent results. Through an iterative, incremental approach, teams collaborate to achieve goals and deliver value to customers. Tasks and objectives are broken down into small, achievable pieces, which are then completed across a series of sprints, typically lasting two to four weeks. The team leader is responsible for driving progress and keeping the team focused and motivated. The team works together to create and prioritize the backlog of tasks, track progress throughout the sprint, and ensure that all deadlines are met. The result is a product that meets customer needs and meets the goals of the project..

[Audio] Scrum teams are an effective approach for teams to cooperate and succeed in projects. These teams are made up of five to nine individuals with varied capabilities, but no traditional software engineering job titles. Being part of a Scrum team has many advantages, for example creating a sense of unity and parity among the members. Everyone is as answerable for achieving the task that they pledge to during a certain sprint. Thus, Scrum teams have the potential to reach significant levels of productivity and contentment..

[Audio] The Scrum framework is a process to effectively manage product development or goal achievement. It follows the principle of self-organizing and cross-functional teams. Composed of a Product Owner, a Scrum Master, and team members, the Product Owner represents the users, customers, and other stakeholders of the process. The Scrum Master is assigned to guarantee the team's productivity, while team members are responsible for product development. Besides, a product backlog, a list of features and changes for the product ordered by priority, is employed to guide the team..

[Audio] The Scrum framework is widely used to manage teams during a project development, offering an agile and collaborative approach. At the beginning of each sprint, the product owner highlights the most important items on the product backlog to the team, who then decide which ones they can accomplish within the sprint. Subsequently, a sprint backlog is prepared with all the tasks involved in completing these product backlog items. As well, a daily Scrum meeting happens each day to set up the context for the day's work and make sure the team remains focused. At the end of the sprint, the team demonstrates the achieved functioning in a sprint review, while the sprint retrospective serves as a meeting to evaluate the success of the sprint and introduce improvements to guarantee the process runs smoothly..

[Audio] Scrum, an agile methodology used for software development, can be visualized through this slide. On the left is the product backlog, consisting of all the elements of the product. The two to four weeks sprints are depicted by the larger green circles in the center. This visual overview of Scrum can assist software developers to better understand the process..

[Audio] The team is using a type of Agile framework called Scrum. This framework enables teams to create and deliver high-quality products quickly through an iterative process. At the start of each sprint, the team chooses a certain amount of tasks from the product backlog and agrees to complete them. This is done by creating the sprint backlog which lists estimated tasks and their corresponding deadlines. During the sprint, team members have frequent meetings and discuss their progress to guarantee completion. At the end of every sprint, a product increment that can be shipped is expected..

[Audio] Scrum is an agile process that structures work to maximize efficiency. It stands out from other models with its four key features: short fixed cycles (sprints) to keep up with fast-paced development, multiple release cycles and associated sprints, planned meetings and events to keep everyone involved, and testing and implementation of stories after each sprint to ensure some work is released. The burndown chart visualizes progress and helps teams track their completed work..

[Audio] Scrum methodology has become popular in the business world due to its advantages in projects that are complex and customer-centric. An agile approach is used which enables teams to segment the project into doable tasks, helping to foster concentration and improvement in performance. Having more power and visibility over the progression of events enables businesses to guarantee they are aiming for the desired outcome as well as meeting customer needs and criteria. In conclusion, Scrum is the ideal solution for companies that aim to improve their operations..

[Audio] Agile Scrum Methodology is popular among organizations due to its many benefits. It provides flexibility, creativity and innovation, allowing teams to optimize their processes and quickly alter strategies. Additionally, this methodology can generate significant cost savings, quality improvements, better coordination and synergy, greater employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction..

[Audio] Scrum is an effective way for software developers to work rapidly and productively. By splitting projects into smaller, attainable objectives with regular commentary and assessment, scrum teams can create high-quality, low-risk products in less time. The team collaborates to prioritize needs, so the most urgent objectives are handled first. This builds a simple process where projects can be adapted according to evolving business objectives. With scrum teams, developers have the liberty to make choices and projects see greater return on investment..

[Audio] Scrum is an agile methodology commonly used for software development projects. Despite having many benefits, it is critical to be mindful of the risks and potential drawbacks associated with it. Possibility of scope creep may arise if new features are added to the backlog. Additionally, the team needs to be experienced and able to collaborate without excessive direction. Moreover, an absence of any team member can halt the progress. Hence, before making the decision to use Scrum, it is essential to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages..

[Audio] We are now studying Scrum best practices and their effect on the quality of products. Requirements, testing, and feedback should be given priority. The sprint reviews and retrospectives should be arranged regularly to consolidate collaboration and communication. Teams should be trusted to deliver their best and team members have to be given enough space to both have a personal life and perform professionally..

[Audio] As the Test Engineer in a Scrum team, my duties involve ensuring the quality of the product being developed and further supporting the development team in all aspects of testing. This involves running necessary technology-facing tests to support the team and critique the product, as well as business-facing tests to help the team and critique the product. Furthermore, I am responsible for setting up unit tests and regression test automations in addition to running end-to-end integration tests and manual exploratory tests to ensure the overall product quality..

[Audio] Software development is like a puzzle, and scrum helps to uncover the pieces. With scrum, we can better handle the unpredictability and complexity of software development by breaking projects down into manageable chunks. Scrum offers the development team a framework to improve communication and collaboration throughout the development process. This allows the team to plan, deliver and assess the quality of the software product. Furthermore, scrum enables the team to inspect the progress of the project at various checkpoints and take corrective measures when something goes wrong. With scrum, the development team can build the software product with greater efficiency..

[Audio] Scrum Testing is a methodology used to ensure that the software application fulfills its requirements. It encompasses a comprehensive process which includes testing non-functional parameters like security, usability and performance. Generally, developers perform these tests through Unit Tests, but for more complicated projects, it may necessitate having a separate team for testing..

[Audio] One of the roles and responsibilities of a Test Engineer in a Scrum team is to attend sprint-planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives. Testing needs to be done throughout the sprint, not just at the end of it, in order to keep the process going efficiently. Additionally, it is important to have short hand-off demonstrations with developers and document the test cases..

[Audio] Testers are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of the agile test strategy and manage it effectively. This includes working with product owners to define acceptance criteria as well as the definition of done, measuring and reporting test coverage, configuring, using and managing test environments and test data, writing and executing automated checks and reporting back to the team, and reporting defects and working to resolve them. Testers should take the initiative to coach other team members in relevant testing aspects and ensure the appropriate testing tasks are scheduled. Additionally, testers should proactively collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and participate in standup meetings, story grooming sessions, team retrospectives, and suggest and implement improvements. As agile organizations increase velocity, there is a risk of testers losing the appropriate mindset or becoming tolerant of low-quality practices. Therefore, it is essential for testers to keep pace with this velocity..

[Audio] A QA tester on a Scrum team is responsible for verifying the product's quality and ensuring that it meets user requirements. They collaborate with other stakeholders like developers and project managers to create and execute test plans to identify and address any possible risks or issues with the product. QA testers also independently confirm that the project adheres to quality standards and fulfills deliverables..

[Audio] My role as a Quality Assurance tester on a Scrum team is to ensure that the product provides the features and functioning that the customer has requested. To do this, I take part in design meetings, ask questions on stories that are examined, and work with the product owner and customer to set up acceptance criteria. Furthermore, I must have strong interpersonal, technical, and communication skills to function well as part of the team and to effectively complete the project..

[Audio] A QA tester on a scrum team has a major responsibility in guaranteeing that the best quality product is shipped. They provide their specialized abilities to add to the development team, from code reviews to user story grooming and requirements understanding. They additionally give help with unit testing and offer extra viewpoint from a tester's point of view. Moreover, they assume a significant job in robotization, utilizing the different instruments that are accessible, without requiring earlier preparation. Finally, they offer exploratory testing, which is a powerful system in the agile process. By revealing regions of inconsistency, the QA tester can help the team work more productively towards conveying a top notch product..

[Audio] In the Scrum process, there are a number of testing activities. These activities include sprint meetings, daily scrums, and daily work. During sprint meetings, the team will examine the backlogs, determine the amount of time needed for development, and prioritize their work accordingly. For the daily scrum, the tester should be updated on the status of existing tasks and plan out tasks to be sent to the developers. The daily work then involves acceptance, system and unit/integration tests. Automation tests should be completed on the current sprint for these tests..

[Audio] After the sprint, the tester needs to reflect on what worked and what didn't, document new lessons and best practices, and suggest new user stories that would improve customer and test experience. Obstacles and impediments to progress in the project will be ultimately considered by the Scrum Master. It has been a pleasure discussing this with you. Thank you for your time..