The software development landscape has undergone significant transformation over the years. One of the most pivotal changes is the shift from traditional Waterfall methodologies to Agile frameworks like Scrum. This shift has not only altered processes but has also redefined roles within development teams. In Waterfall, distinct roles such as Designer, Developer, Tester, and Administrator...

A Scrum Master is a facilitator and servant leader in Agile development, ensuring that Scrum processes are followed effectively. They help the team stay focused on delivering value, remove obstacles, and foster a collaborative environment. The Scrum Master coaches team members on Scrum principles, facilitates key ceremonies (like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives), and...

Scrum contains many concepts, including 5 values, 3 pillars, 5 events, and 3 artifacts. This might sound like a lot, and perhaps even unnecessary, but nothing could be further from the truth! They all play an important role. The 3 pillars help to understand the principles on which Scrum is based.   Where do the...

The Sprint Backlog is a comprehensive list of tasks essential for achieving the Sprint goal. These work items are derived from User Stories that are selected from the Product Backlog during a Sprint Planning session. These tasks are prioritized beforehand by the Product Owner. In the article, you’ll discover what constitutes an effective Sprint Backlog...

In recent years, Scrum and Agile project management have become super important in software development. And the product backlog is an essential part of this. But what exactly is the product backlog and why is it so crucial? In this article, we will explain what the product backlog is, how to work with it effectively...

According to the Scrum Guide a Scrum Team should consist of a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 9-10 people. Within larger organisations it is customary for multiple Scrum Teams to work together on the same product of application. A technique to have multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product is the...

Self-organization is a fundamental aspect of Scrum that empowers teams to take control and deliver what the team wants to deliver. Scrum believes that employees are self-motivated and want greater responsibility in their work. So they can deliver more value when the teams are self-organized.   Understanding Self-Organization In Scrum, self-organization means granting your team...

What exactly is the “Definition of Done” within Scrum? Well It’s an agreement between the members of the Scrum Team, ensuring your team understands what it takes to finalize a task or feature. When your team declares it’s “Done,” it signifies that they have met all criteria needed to finish a task, userstory or feature...

Scrum Artifacts are an essential part of the Scrum Framework. There are three, the Product Backlog, the Sprint Backlog and the Increment. Scrum Artifacts are an Agile form of documentation. They are the output of the Scrum Teams that contain all the information and documentation to ensure that it is clear to all what is...