2.3 Scrum
In any software business, managers need to know what is going on and whether or not a software development project is likely to deliver the software on time and within its budget. Traditionally, this involves drawing up a project plan that shows a set of milestones (what will be achieved), deliverables (what will be delivered by the team), and deadlines (when a milestone will be reached). The “grand plan” for the project shows everything from start to finish. Progress is assessed by comparing that plan with what has been achieved.
The problem with up-front project planning is that it involves making detailed decisions about the software long before implementation begins. Inevitably things change. New requirements emerge, team members ...
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