Project Initiation involves identifying
the project vision, goals, and stakeholders. The development team creates an
initial product backlog and a prioritized list of features and requirements.
Sprint Planning: In collaboration with
the product owner, the development team selects items from the product backlog
to be developed in a sprint. They define the sprint goal, estimate the effort
required, and break down the selected items into smaller tasks.
Sprint Development: The team works on
the selected items during the sprint. They collaborate, design, code, and test
the features and functionalities. Daily stand-up meetings are held to provide
updates, address issues, and ensure progress.
Continuous Integration and Testing:
Developers integrate their work frequently throughout the sprint, ensuring the
code works together seamlessly. Continuous testing is performed to identify any
defects or issues early on and provide quick feedback.
Sprint Review: At the end of each
sprint, a review meeting is conducted to showcase the completed work to
stakeholders and gather feedback. The product owner and stakeholders provide
input and validate whether the sprint goals have been met.
Sprint Retrospective: Following the
sprint review, a retrospective meeting takes place. The development team
reflects on the sprint, discussing what went well, what could be improved, and
any potential adjustments to their working practices. Lessons learned are
documented for future sprints.
Backlog Refinement: This stage involves
continuously refining and prioritizing the product backlog. New requirements
may be added, existing ones may be modified or removed, and estimates may be
adjusted based on feedback and changing project needs.
Repeat Sprint Cycle: The above stages
are repeated in subsequent sprints, typically with a duration of 1-4 weeks.
Each sprint adds incremental value to the software product, building on the
previous sprints.
The Agile methodology emphasizes
frequent collaboration, feedback, and flexibility, enabling the development
team to respond to changing requirements and deliver high-quality software
incrementally. It promotes continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
throughout the software development process.
