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