Duration
5 days
Overview
Development processes organize the activities and products of software development according to a philosophy and set of practices. The software quality, reality of the schedule, repeatability of the practices, and so on have not always been either evident or in proportion to the effort invested in many traditional documented methods. Agile development processes have captured the imagination and support of software developers and managers, offering an alternative discipline to either bureaucratic or chaotic processes. They are disciplined but more streamlined than traditional, more heavyweight approaches. Agile development covers a spectrum of development approaches, including Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, Lean Software Development and DSDM.
Benefits
Implementing an Agile project management practice improved their ability to manage changing priorities. Agile is perfect for any project that requires a series of versions or iterations that need to be reviewed and improved on until the final product is ready for prime time. For example, instead of waiting six months for a deliverable that is either flawed or no longer meeting the current requirements, Agile lets you produce a first draft within as little as two weeks (or less) for immediate feedback—and from here you can improve upon each version until it’s complete. There are a lot more benefits to using Agile.
- Agile is evolutionary, giving teams an opportunity to learn with each new iteration or draft
- Agile lets teams deliver a prototype and improve upon it with every cycle
- Teams can manage shifting priorities more effectively
- This fast and flexible process increases productivity
- Agile supports regular and collaborative troubleshooting
- The inherent collaborative nature of Agile improves project visibility
- Agile helps teams and individuals effectively prioritize work and features
- Teams can anticipate incoming project changes
- Teams can make quick-course corrections based on stakeholder feedback
- Teams can prototype a solution or process for the next version of the project
- Stakeholders and clients can provide feedback as the project evolves—without holding the project up (because the feedback is part of the process)
- Teams get rapid feedback from each version or iteration
- Empowers project teams to work creatively and effectively
AGILE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Module 1 - Agile Development Processes
- Pitfalls of sequential processes
- The Waterfall lifecycle
- Iterative and incremental development
- The (Rational) Unified Process (RUP)
- Agile development processes
Module 2 - Agile Processes
- The Agile Manifesto
- Balancing cost, time, quality and scope
- Delivery of value Common features of agile processes
- Popularized agile processes
- Adapting existing processes
Module 3 - Scenario-Driven Development
- Visibility of requirements
- Use cases and user stories
- Scenario driven increments
- Prioritization, risk and complexity
- Operational requirements
Module 4 - Test-Driven Development
- Programmer testing
- Automated tests
- Testing as a design activity
- Unit-level to system-level testing
- Unit testing frameworks
- Introducing Test Driver Development into a process
Module 5 - Lean Software Development
- Principles and tools
- Eliminate waste
- Amplify learning
- Decide as late as possible
- Deliver as fast as possible
- Empower the team
- Build integrity in
Module 6 - Scrum
- Roles in Scrum
- Self-organizing team
- Product backlog and product owner
- Sprint backlog and planning meeting
- Sprint management
- Daily scrum meeting
- Sprint review
Module 7 - Extreme Programming
- XP1 and XP2
- Primary and corollary practices
- Whole team Informative workspace
- Energized work, Pair programming
- Stories, Weekly cycle - Quarterly cycle
- Ten-minute build, Continuous integration
- Test-first programming
- Incremental design, Incremental deployment
- Team continuity
- Shared code - Single code base
Module 8 - Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)
- Focus and history of the Dynamic Systems Development Method
- DSDM principles
- DSDM phase model
- DSDM sequential and iterative phases
Module 9 - Becoming More Agile
- Big Bang versus stealth adoption
- Personal practices
- Modelling and architecture
- Exploratory prototyping
- Code issues
- Use of automation
- Release granularity
Module 10 - Agile Testing Mindset
- Agile Overview
- Role of an Agile Tester
- Techniques for building Quality into the process to enable Mistake Proofing
- Type of Testing
- Testing Quadrants
- Strategies for Inverting the Testing Pyramid
- Introduction to Developer Testing Practices
- Exploratory Testing practices
- Overview of Continuous Integration Practices and Environments
Module 10 - Discovering User Stories
- Quick introduction to User Story Mapping
- Defining SMART Acceptance Criteria
Module 11 - Specifying Scenarios
- Importance of Scenarios (The Power of Examples)
- Effective Collaboration techniques to flush out valid Scenario
- Documenting Scenarios with Gherkin
- Patterns for Writing Meaningful Scenarios
Module 12 - Automating Scenarios
- Effective tools to Automated your Scenario
- Automating Scenarios: Getting Beyond the Basics
- Dealing with Obstacles: Randomness, External Systems, etc.
Module 12 - Implementing Behavior-Driven Development
- Driving Implementation and Design from Scenarios
- Creating an Application from Scratch using Scenarios
- Automation Hazards
- Safe Automation Practices
NoteActivities on high team interaction and role-plays will be incorporated during training session with all participants to further facilitate and strengthen candidates understanding on Agile Development & Testing Process concepts and methodology in an overall manner.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.