Untitled Flashcard Set

What does the Agile manifesto prioritize over processes and tools?

Individuals and interactions

What is emphasized over comprehensive documentation in the Agile manifesto?

Working software

What kind of collaboration does the Agile manifesto favor over contract negotiation?

Customer collaboration

What should be favored over following a plan according to the Agile manifesto?

Responding to change

What principle encourages customer satisfaction through early and continuous delivery?

Deliver working software often so customers see progress and get value early.

What does Agile principle 2 emphasize regarding changing requirements?

Welcome changing requirements, even late in development.

How often should working software be delivered according to Agile principles?

Frequently, with usable increments every few weeks.

According to Agile principles, who must work together daily?

Business people and developers.

What are projects built around according to Agile principles?

Motivated individuals.

What is considered the primary measure of progress in Agile?

Working software.

What does Agile principle number 8 promote?

Sustainable deployment.

What principle emphasizes continuous attention to technical excellence and good design?

Writing clean, well-designed code.

What does Agile principle number 10 focus on?

Simplicity - maximizing the amount of work not done.

Who emerges as the best source of architectures and designs according to Agile principles?

Self-organizing teams.

What is the purpose of regular intervals where teams reflect?

To become more effective.

What methodology focuses on engineering practices like testing and pair programming?

Extreme Programming (XP).

What is Scrum characterized by in its management framework?

Sprints, product backlog, scrum roles, review and retrospective meetings.

What does Lean methodology focus on?

Eliminating waste, continuous improvement, and delivering value effectively.

What does XP principle 1 focus on?

The Planning Game: user stories, estimating, delivery commitments.

What is the goal of the second XP principle regarding releases?

Frequent releases for feedback.

What does the system metaphor in XP allow us to do?

Easily describe the product to someone else.

What does the principle of simple design endorse in XP?

Following the KISS principle and using spike solutions.

What is emphasized in XP regarding testing?

Continuous testing, including daily unit tests.

What does refactoring in XP refer to?

Improving internal design continuously.

What is pair programming?

Two developers working together at one workstation.

What is meant by collective code ownership in XP?

Everyone can modify any code.

What does continuous integration in XP involve?

Integrating or merging code frequently.

What is a sustainable work pace outlined in XP?

40 Hour Work Week.

What role does an on-site customer play in XP principles?

They are available for clarifications.

What do coding standards in XP ensure?

A consistent style for readability and teamwork.

What does the term 'Definition of Done' refer to?

When a task or feature has been coded, tested, documented and accepted.

In Scrum, what consists of work units defined in the backlog?

Sprints.

What is a user story in Scrum?

A short, informal description of a software feature from the user's perspective.

What is the product backlog in Scrum?

List of all desired features managed by the product owner.

What does the sprint backlog contain?

Tasks the team commits to for the sprint.

What is the purpose of the daily standup meeting?

To align progress among team members.

What does the review meeting in Scrum entail?

Demo of completed work to stakeholders.

What is discussed during the retrospective meeting?

Improvements for the next sprint.

What role does the Scrum Master serve?

Ensures Scrum practices are followed.

What is the primary responsibility of the product owner in Scrum?

Defines requirements and sets priorities.

What is the purpose of a Kanban board in project management?

To track tasks and improve efficiency.

What does a Kanban board promote within a workflow?

A pull system where tasks are pulled when capacity allows.

What are the three pillars of Scrum?

Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.

What is meant by 'Transparency' in Scrum?

Shared understanding, including the Definition of Done.

What does 'Inspection' refer to in Scrum?

Frequent review of progress.

What does 'Adaptation' involve in a Scrum context?

Adjusting to improve and align with the project vision.