Imagine this:
The Daily Standup isn't just about tasks - it's about connection. So, sip your coffee, embrace the dance of Done, In Progress, and Challenges, and let's build remarkable software - one huddle at a time!
There are 2 types: Agile and Waterfall. They aren't rivals; they're tools in our builder's toolbox💼.
- For Smaller Project
- Waterfall might suffice. Stable requirements, like a snug nook in the branches.
- Imagine planning a tiny library - bookshelves, beanbags, and fairy lights, and don’t need to change much
- For Larger Endeavors
- Agile shines. Evolving needs, like constructing a whole village.
- Picture a marketplace - vendors, alleys, and laughter echoing through the streets. You may have to revise the plan according to the scope of that project, weather, human resources,…
It's about creating memories
Act I: Define (Gather Initial Requirements)
- You🙍🏻♀️: Imagine sketching out the treehouse on a napkin. You jot down ideas - trapdoors, secret passages, and a cozy reading nook.
- Teammate A🤓: "What about a slide? Every treehouse needs a slide!"
- Teammate B🧐: "And fairy lights! They make everything magical."
Act II: Build (Add Features Incrementally)
- You🙍🏻♀️: Nail by nail, branch by branch, the treehouse takes shape. You add the swing, the ladder, and the tiny mailbox.
- Teammate A🤓: "The swing should face the sunrise!"
- Teammate B🧐: "And let's carve our initials on the ladder."
Act III: Release (Deliver Each Piece as It's Ready)
- You🙍🏻♀️: The swing is ready! You invite friends over for the grand swing - opening ceremony.
- Teammate A🤓: "Three, two, one—swing!”
- Teammate B🧐: "Wheee! It's like flying!"
Act IV: Repeat (Adapt, Iterate, and Grow)
- You🙍🏻♀️: The treehouse evolves. You add a telescope, a telescope, and a telescope (because pirates need telescopes).
- Teammate A🤓: "Arr, matey! I spy land!"
- Teammate B🧐: "And look, a squirrel moved into the mailbox!"
- Kanban: Visualizing Workflow
Let’s discover the Kanban board - a mystical whiteboard adorned with three columns:
- To Do: Here, tasks wait patiently, like seeds in the soil.
- In Progress: The magic begins! Tasks flow seamlessly, like a river finding its course.
- Done: Ah, the sweet victory! Tasks transform into golden leaves, ready for the autumn breeze.
Miro is my go-to tool for diagramming and mapping out tasks in a straightforward way.
- Scrum: Time-Boxed Sprint
- Each sprint was a relay race - a dash of magic within a fixed time (usually 2 weeks).
- "Estimate points”. "Not too high, not too low. Just right." Each task received its magic point for effort and time, like stars in the night sky.
Remember, my friend; whether you’re coding or living, Agile is your compass. Below is my video for adapting Agile in real life, follow me for more: