Since different teams might adapt terms for their own needs, it’s important for us to define exactly what these terms mean. We need to have a common taxonomy in order to work together. So let’s talk about the meaning of Epic, Story and Tasks in Agile methodology.
In scrum, every day during a sprint the software development team holds a short meeting. We call this meeting the daily scrum. The development team holds the meeting in the same location at the same time of day. Mornings work best. Teams should time-box their daily scrum to no more than 15 minutes.
Testers in Agile have great value. Agile testers are not segregated in a separate department. They are part of the software development team. Testers work closely with stakeholders and developers. They ensure the project meets requirements. Agile testing aims for function over documentation. Teams aim to create software that works, rather than obsessing over documentation.
Something that is ‘bespoke’ is ‘made-to-order’ to a customer’s specifications. Software, like many of the clothes we buy, is not one size fits all. Businesses need software that is suited to their exact needs. Bespoke software is extremely common and helps businesses in many different ways. From internal operations to customer satisfaction, bespoke software is a must-have in this day and age.
Agile Development came about as a response to slow and cumbersome traditional software development methodologies. Developers wanted a more nimble, user-focused model. They wanted to make changes and create software that met stakeholder requirements quickly and precisely. Agile development focuses on the needs of the customer and end-users. The development cycle is a transparent process. The process fosters stakeholder involvement and participation at every step.