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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 […]
Ransomware prevention measures such as securing your applications can help you avoid becoming the next target. Ransomware isn’t a new problem—not even close. It’s been around for more than 30 years. But like every element of technology, it has evolved. Instead of being an occasional expensive nuisance, it’s now a plague with existential implications for critical […]
In recent times, Agile industries have been blooming as it provides solutions to various problems faced by companies with traditional software methodologies. With the advent of Agile Methodology, many terms have confused individuals such as Minimum Viable Product, Minimum Marketable Product, Minimum Marketable Features, and many more. Many people use these terms interchangeably and do […]
Scrum has been one of the most implemented frameworks in Agile Methodologies. Due to Covid most of the operations in Scrum are done by distributed teams remotely. One of the highlights of using Scrum practices is that a particular product could be developed by Developers from any time zone of the world. As every day […]
WIP limits improve throughput and reduce the amount of work “nearly done”, by forcing the team to focus on a smaller set of tasks. At a fundamental level, WIP limits encourage a culture of “done.” More important, WIP limits make blockers and bottlenecks visible. Teams can swarm around blocking issues to get them understood, implemented, […]
When developing a server-side application you can start it with a modular hexagonal or layered architecture which consists of different types of components: Presentation — responsible for handling HTTP requests and responding with either HTML or JSON/XML (for web services APIs). Business logic — the application’s business logic. Database access — data access objects responsible […]
As Scrum Masters, we are used to dealing with an ever-changing, complex environment. How can Scrum Masters, in the current day and age, continue to do their job more effectively? One of the key strengths of an agile approach is the ability to quickly shift gear to refocus on new and emerging priorities. In order […]