Agile Software Development

Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP) and Kanban are widely spread methodologies for Agile software development, and all will work great if the Agile Manifesto and it's 12 principles are respected. The Agile Manifesto and especially the 12 underlying principles are fundamental in order to achieve adaptability, flexibility and self-organization as well as being positioned for innovation and to be able to react to changing market demands in a timely manner. This book builds up in-depth understanding and provides valuable explanations on the core principles of Agile software development. “The Agile Manifesto Unfolds” is a must-read for all managers, business owners and team members who want to successfully implement an Agile way of working. This book offers a clear, understandable path to implementing and succeeding with agile software development for organizations and individuals.

Scrum is based on a set core of values, principles, roles, and practices. This book sets to highlight these different aspects of Scrum. It is a good read to people new to Scrum and want to learn what it is all about. Experienced people who have used Scrum before will also find the information helpful as it dives deeper into the practices in Scrum. This book is not meant to replace the Scrum Guide. It is a complementary resource meant to help teams implement Scrum practices. It is meant to help Scrum teams understand the basic principles behind Scrum and implement them for maximum effectiveness. What is covered in this book goes beyond the Scrum Guide to offer deeper insights into the benefits and pitfalls of the concepts, tools, and practices.