There is lots of hype, and many products, frameworks, methodologies, tools, etc. on the market purporting to be “Agile” or “DevOps”. But what do these terms really mean and how does one become more “Agile” or do “DevOps”. Whilst there are lots of details we could discuss for hours and which hardly anyone will agree […]
Introduction to Agile (1-day classroom based training)
Are you interested in Agile but not sure where to start? Do you want better ways to work and want to know about best practices? As an introduction to the XSCALE pattern languages, Introduction to Agile also provides the key terminology and concepts that lead toward a mastery of team performance, business agility and product […]
Agile principles: working software and business agility
The Manifesto for Agile Software Development (2001) identifies four key items which are highly valued in the effective delivery of software: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools Working software over comprehensive documentation Customer collaboration over contract negotiation Responding to change over following a plan The XSCALE Alliance for Agile Organisations adds an additional item to […]