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Learning Agile by Andrew Stellman

Learning Agile

Understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban

Andrew Stellman, Jennifer Greene, TJ Johnson

O'Reilly Media · Print & ebook · December 23, 2014

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A clear, steady guide to agile methods without the hype.
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Software Project Management, Software Development, Systems Design
Published
O'Reilly Media, December 23, 2014

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Learning Agile is a comprehensive guide to the most popular agile methods, written in a light and engaging style that makes it easy for you to learn. Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development, but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from, the decision to "go agile" can be tricky. This practical book helps you sort it out, first by grounding you in agileâ??s underlying principles, then by describing four specificâ??and well-usedâ??

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agile methods: Scrum, extreme programming (XP), Lean, and Kanban. Each method focuses on a different area of development, but they all aim to change your teamâ??s mindsetâ??from individuals who simply follow a plan to a cohesive group that makes decisions together. Whether youâ??re considering agile for the first time, or trying it again, youâ??ll learn how to choose a method that best fits your team and your company. - Understand the purpose behind agileâ??s core values and principles - Learn Scrumâ??s emphasis on project management, self-organization, and collective commitment - Focus on software design and architecture with XP practices such as test-first and pair programming - Use Lean thinking to empower your team, eliminate waste, and deliver software fast - Learn how Kanbanâ??s practices help you deliver great software by managing flow - Adopt agile practices and principles with an agile coach

Agile Basics

A clear, steady guide to agile methods without the hype.

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  • Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban in one practical pass
  • Straight talk you can use at work

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  • Professional utility over theory
  • A serious, readable walk through familiar frameworks

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Software Project Management83%
Software Development30%
Systems Design27%

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Publisher categories

  • Project Management
  • Software Development
  • Software Project Management
  • Collaboration Tools
Authors
Andrew Stellman, Jennifer Greene, TJ Johnson
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Published
December 23, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Project Management