The Mini Book of Agile

Book excerpt: Learn all about Agile, Agile project management, and Agile Delivery to put Agile into practice at work and in your personal projects Key FeaturesExplore the key concepts of Agile development, Agile project delivery, and Agile project managementStudy the different Agile concepts such as user stories, story points, epics, and product backlogUnderstand why Agile is different from traditional project delivery and other methodologiesBook Description Think of this book as Agile for Dummies (or Agile for anyone and everyone). This Agile book will allow you to master the most important concepts of Agile development, Agile project delivery, and Agile project management. This mini book has been designed to enable you to manage your projects in an Agile way. This mini book will walk you through the fundamentals, principles, and key concepts of Agile, Agile project management, and Agile Delivery. The book includes valuable resources, graphics, and examples that will allow you to grasp the key essence of Agile, Agile rituals, Agile practices, Agile concepts, and the key differences between Agile and traditional project management. After reading this book, you will have a thorough understanding of Agile and how to put Agile into practice at work and in your personal projects. What you will learnReview the background and function of Agile and its advantagesEncounter the differences between Agile and WaterfallExplore Agile principles, culture, and rolesExplore fundamental concepts, Agile artifacts, ritualsBecome familiar with some important Agile toolsWho this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals, principles, and key concepts of Agile, Agile project management, and Agile Delivery. No prior Agile experience or knowledge is necessary.