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UAT (User Acceptance Testing) is an important aspect of the software development life cycle. It is a kind of toll gate where actual users test the application and certify whether the application is good to go to production. Hence it is very critical in terms of providing a quality product to the customers. There are […]
One of the keys to good scrum is a well-refined product backlog. In practice, this is a lot harder than it sounds. While backlog refinement is described in the Scrum Guide as an “ongoing activity,” it doesn’t occur spontaneously. Backlog refinement benefits from structure and cadence just like the scrum events (the sprint, sprint planning, […]
The Value of Story Points and Why They Create Contention Estimating agile work has been debated in organizations for years. There are several estimation techniques, but story points, in particular, can be a mystery to many. Although it is a commonly used method, some may argue its effectiveness. This article describes the purpose of story […]
There are many differences between a traditional project manager and a scrum master as it relates to their methods of operation, skills, techniques, responsibilities, and leadership. The duality of the project manager and scrum master are sometimes confused as being interchangeable, but they are two quite distinct roles. Both are important and have a clear purpose […]