Introduction to Agile

What does Agile mean?

An umbrella term for a set of frameworks and practices based on the values and principles expressed in the Manifesto for Agile Software Development and the 12 principles behind it

What is one thing that separates Agile from other approaches to software development?

• Focuses on the people doing the work and how they work together

• Focuses on the process of how to get the work done

• Focuses on the quality of the work

• Focuses on the cost of the project

What is NOT a role of a Manager in an Agile environment?

• To make sure team members have, or obtain, the right skill sets

• To provide an environment that allows the team to be successful

• To mostly step back and let their teams figure out how they are going to deliver products, but they step in when the teams try but are unable to resolve issues

• To be heavily involved in the day to day workings of the team

An Agile ___________ is the conventions that a team chooses to follow in a way that follows Agile values and principles

Business _______​ is a recognition that in order for people in an organization to operate with an Agile mindset, the entire organization needs to support that mindset 

• Agility
• frequency
• mindset

What is the first of the 12 principles as described in the Agile Manifesto? 

What is the opposite of focus?

• Multi-tasking

• Determination

• Knowledge

• super focuse

What should an Agile Team be? 

• Small

• Motivated

• Self-organized

• Generalists