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Agile Programming

2021.01.07

0. Definition : What is Agile Programming?​

Agile programming is a type of programming methology. This method enhances communication with customer, flexibility in the outcome.

1. problem capture of the convention​

Before: waterfall programming​

image cited : wikipedia - waterfall model

disadvantage :​

  • only tests at the end; major problems realized too late.
  • rigid programming process; can't append new ideas.
  • boring paperworks for reporting; lower efficiency.

2. New method : Agile​

"We don't need meaningless procedures. We will only focus on development itself." "We will show the cusotmer the outcomes frequently to gain flexibility"

3. ways of implementing Agile programming​

1) Scrum method - Most popular​

image cited : wikipedia - Scrum

product backlog : summary requirements of the customer sprint backlog : cuts down needed development process into chunks sprint : develop each chunk and test it for each sprint term.

2) Lean Programming​

3) eXtreme Programming​

and the list goes on.

4. Tools for Agile​

1) User story​

method of introducing the software Show the software in the view of the user.

image cited : wikipedia - User story

2) Burn down chart​

show how the sprints are going. can see velocity of the sprint.

image cited : wikipedia - Burn down chart

3) Scrum board - kanban​

shows works that are 'to be done' - 'in process' - 'done'.