CHAPTER 4: COMMON AGILE METHODOLOGIES AT A GLANCE

Scrum

Scrum is an iterative project management methodology that is most commonly used for Agile software development projects, but is suitable for any project-based work. Scrum provides a framework for business areas to identify and prioritize work required, and for project teams to commit to the subset of priority items they believe can be delivered in each two- to four-week iteration (or “sprint”).

Scrum requires the nomination of resources to fulfill key roles in the project, including:

•   The Product Owner: who represents the needs of the business and is responsible for documenting and prioritizing high-level requirements as input into ongoing planning

•   The Scrum Team: a cross-disciplinary ...

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