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Why Scrum teams celebrate failures

March 18, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Scrum teams celebrate failures not to glorify the failure itself, but to promote a culture of learning, adaptability, and continuous improvement. The idea is to create an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their mistakes and learning from them. Here are some reasons why Scrum teams might choose to celebrate failures: In summary, celebrating … [Read more…]

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How to foster an agile culture in your team

March 16, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Embedding an agile culture and mindset within your team involves fostering a flexible, adaptive, and collaborative environment that is focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Here are some steps to help you embed an agile culture and mindset in your team: By following these steps and consistently promoting agile principles, you can successfully embed … [Read more…]

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#NoEstimates

March 15, 2023 / Leave a Comment

#NoEstimates is a movement that challenges the traditional approach of using estimates to manage and plan software development projects. The movement suggests that rather than spending time and effort on creating estimates, teams should focus on delivering value to customers and stakeholders by using lean and agile methodologies. The #NoEstimates movement argues that estimates are … [Read more…]

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The 10 takeaways from the book: more Agile Testing

March 14, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Agile testing is a methodology that helps teams deliver software faster and with greater quality. In the book “More Agile Testing,” authors Janet Gregory and Lisa Crispin provide insights into how agile testing can be further optimized. Here are ten key takeaways from the book: In conclusion, “More Agile Testing” provides valuable insights into how … [Read more…]

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Why is it important for scrum teams to become predictable and meet sprint commitments

March 14, 2023 / Leave a Comment

It is important for scrum teams to become predictable and meet sprint commitments for several reasons: Overall, becoming predictable and meeting sprint commitments is important for scrum teams to deliver value consistently, build trust with stakeholders, and improve overall team performance.

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What is the difference between Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are both important practices in Agile software development, but they differ in their scope and objectives. Continuous Integration involves frequently integrating code changes into a shared repository, automatically building and testing the code, and generating reports to help identify issues and errors early on in the development process. … [Read more…]

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What is Continuous Integration (CI)

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Continuous Integration (CI) is a practice in Agile software development that involves integrating and testing code changes frequently and as soon as they are made. The goal of CI is to catch errors and issues early in the development cycle, reducing the time and effort required to fix them and improving the overall quality of … [Read more…]

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What is Testing Pyramid in Agile and how to use it

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

The Testing Pyramid is a visual metaphor that represents the ideal distribution of different types of automated tests in an Agile software development project. The pyramid is divided into three layers, each representing a different type of test: The idea behind the testing pyramid is to have a balance between the three layers of tests. … [Read more…]

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10 Reasons for making user stories small

March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

User stories are a popular Agile technique for capturing requirements from the perspective of an end-user. Breaking down user stories into smaller, more manageable pieces can have many benefits. Here are 10 reasons why we should make our user stories small:

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Should the Product Owner attend daily scrum meetings?

March 8, 2023 / Leave a Comment

should the product owner attend the daily scrum meeting as well?

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Mohammad Aziz

Mohammad Aziz is an experienced Scrum Master and Agile coach who started his career as a programmer then moved into traditional software project management. Mohammad has spent last 8 years working within the Agile project management. He is certified, Scrum Master, Product Owner, AgilePM, Prince 2, SAFe practitioner and in Nexus.

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