The Agile Samurai Bootcamp

Get ready to kick some software project butt. Enter the world of the Agile Samurai, where the most dire of software projects are dispatched with ease and grace. By learning the ways of the Agile Samurai you will discover: What Agile is, how it works, and the mindset necessary for working iterativelyCommon myths and pitfalls and how to choose the right Agile method for youHow to build a good Agile teamHow from traditional waterfall roles (like developer, analyst, tester, and project manager) change on Agile projectHow to create a plan you and your customer can believe inHow to gather requirements in a fraction of the time using Agile User StoriesHow to deliver something of value every weekWhat to do when the schedule is wrong, and how to look like a pro correcting it, andThe four essential Agile Engineering practices and why they are so important for Agility.

By the end of this course you'll have everything you need to successfully set up, execute, and deliver your own Agile project. Course Outline Agile In a NutshellWhat Agile is, how it works, and how to choose the right Agile method for you. Agile TeamsWhat makes the Agile team tick.

Characteristics of good Agile teams. And how to find quality players. User StoriesIn this session we break down what user stories are, how they work, what effective user stories look like for your project, and how to host great story gathering work shops.

EstimationBy learning how to estimate the Agile way, you'll stop trying to get something your up-front estimates can't give (precision and accuracy) and instead focus on what really matters-building a plan you and your customer can believe in. PlanningIn this session, you're going to learn how to create plans you can believe in and follow through on commitments you and your team make. Iteration MechanicsThis session shows teams how to set the iterations up for success, breaks down what actually occurs during an iteration, and how to setup an agile communication plan for you and your team.