1. Introduction to Agile & Scrum

Agile is an iterative approach to software development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback. Scrum is a popular Agile framework that divides work into short cycles called Sprints, enabling teams to deliver increments frequently and adapt quickly.

2. Sprint Planning

At the start of each Sprint, the team and Product Owner collaborate to:

• Define Sprint Goal: A clear objective driving the Sprint’s focus.
• Select Backlog Items: Prioritize and commit to user stories that align with the goal.
• Estimate Effort: Use story points or T-shirt sizing to gauge complexity.
• Break Down Tasks: Divide user stories into actionable tasks with owners.

3. Daily Standups

A 15-minute daily meeting where each member answers:

1. What did I accomplish yesterday?
2. What will I do today?
3. Any blockers or impediments?

Keeping standups timeboxed and focused ensures early detection of issues and coordination among team members.

4. Backlog Grooming

Also known as Backlog Refinement, this ongoing activity involves:

• Clarifying Requirements: Ensuring user stories are well understood.
• Estimating New Items: Assigning story points for upcoming work.
• Re-prioritizing: Adjusting order based on stakeholder feedback or changing needs.

5. Sprint Review & Retrospective

At the end of each Sprint:

• Sprint Review: Team demos the increment to stakeholders and gathers feedback.
• Sprint Retrospective: Team reflects on:
  • What went well?
  • What could improve?
  • Action items for next Sprint.

6. Metrics & Tools

To measure and support Agile processes, teams often use:

• Burndown Charts: Track remaining effort over time.
• Velocity Tracking: Measure completed story points per Sprint.
• Task Boards: Tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps for visual workflow.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Automate builds/tests with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.