A burndown chart is a visual tool commonly used in Agile to track the progress of a team, a product, or an organization toward completing a set of tasks within a specified time frame, typically a sprint. …

The broadness of the agile domain and the remarkable progress it has achieved over the past two decades are undeniable. According to the 16th State of Agile Report, adoption rates of Agile go above 80% across various organizations. However, beneath this widespread acceptance lies a different reality — organizations continue…

For those starting the agile journey, or even for those already part of it, it becomes crucial to enlighten teams about the historical roots of Agile — why it came into being and the circumstances that stimulated its initiation. Astonishingly, a considerable number of teams lack awareness about the fundamental…

Effective sprint planning is crucial for agile teams aiming to achieve optimal productivity. Two primary methodologies, the formula-based approach and the velocity-based approach, are commonly employed to determine the content a team can successfully incorporate into a sprint. Formula-Based Approach In the formula-based approach, teams carefully calculate the available working days by…

Cycle time in Agile software engineering refers to the time it takes for a user story, feature, or task to be completed from the moment it enters the development process until it is delivered to the customer or considered “done.” …

The Work In Progress (WIP) limits practice has its roots in Lean manufacturing principles, particularly the Kanban system, which originated in Japan at Toyota in the 1940s and 1950s. …

Slicing in Agile software engineering refers to the practice of breaking down larger user stories or features into smaller, more manageable pieces called slices. The goal of slicing is to create smaller units of work that can be completed and delivered independently, allowing for quicker feedback, reduced risk, and increased…

Bottlenecks and impediments pose disturbing challenges to successful software delivery, yet our current practices often lack the depth needed to effectively tackle these issues. …

Let’s straighten out the enigma surrounding story points through a tale about strawberries — courtesy of my colleague, Vijay Baholwani. Envision yourself wandering around a busy fruit market, attracted to the lively display of red strawberries. Now, let’s imagine we are curious about the vendor’s daily sales. As we approach…