Agile, SCRUM, and Kanban Foundations

A Practical Guide to Agile Software Development

De: Karoly Nyisztor

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Are you a coder or part of a development team? If so, you've likely heard of Agile principles, SCRUM, and Kanban. But what do these terms really mean?

In this book, Agile, SCRUM and Kanban Foundations, we will delve into each of these topics. We'll discuss how they can improve your productivity as a software developer, and we'll also talk about avoiding costly mistakes organizations make when adopting Agile principles.

Now, if you expect to find terms and definitions that you'll quickly forget, you won't find them here.
My goal is to help you understand the core values behind agility in a relatable way without sounding like a textbook.
I'll share actual stories and anecdotes from my own professional experience that will help make the concepts stick. And trust me: I've seen it all with over 25 years of software development experience!

So, if you're ready to learn about Agile, SCRUM, and Kanban in a way that will actually stick, then this book is for you. You'll learn how to estimate work, create user stories, design Kanban boards, organize teams and work, run standup meetings, and why two pizzas might just be the key to effective meetings.

Whether you're just getting started with Agile or looking for a refresher, this book will give you the foundation you need to be productive and avoid costly mistakes.

Topics covered include:
- The basics of Agile
- Creating estimates
- Organizing work and teams
- Setting up Scrum
- Running standup meetings
- Creating and using Kanban boards
- Creating Cumulative Flow Diagrams
- Visualizing team performance and detecting bottlenecks
- Avoiding common mistakes when adopting Agile
- and more!

Ready to get started? Let's go!