Agile/Scrum for Application Development

Agile methodology is a methodology of software development and has many advantages compared to the classical methods. The Scrum methodology emphasizes communication, collaboration, functioning software, and the flexibility to adapt and change to better align with business realities.

Scrum is used to manage and control complex software and product development using iterative, incremental practices. 

Scrum begins with a Product Backlog, a prioritized list of User Stories (product requirements/features) that make up the product vision.   During each Sprint (2 week iteration) that project team selects top priority User Stories to be moved into a Sprint Backlog.  The Sprint Backlog contains all the committed User Stories for the current Sprint, each broken down into tasks by the team.  All items on the Sprint backlog are developed, tested and integrated into the applications during the Sprint.   At the end of each Sprint, working software is presented and reviewed, inspected and adapted based on client feedback.

The project team consisted of three primary roles:

1. Product Owner defines and prioritizes the Product Backlog based on ROI value. They represent stakeholder interest in the project and work with the Team to answer questions about features/requirements.

2. Scrum Master is responsible for the Scrum process, ensuing that processes are followed, removing impediments and facilitating communication.

3. The Team, members figure out how to turn the Product Backlog into increments of functionality that can be delivered with each Sprint. They provide technical implementation of User Stories, delivering functional quality software with each Sprint. Delivering and demonstrating working software at the end of each Sprint.

What are the benefits of the SCRUM methodology?

The benefits are on both sites. The client is happy because they received what they needed and expected. The process provides high visibility into the work the team is doing for each Sprint.  

For developers the benefits of taking a part in Scrum methodology are more subjective,  providing motivation and satisfaction of making the work done, working on high value features, working with team of professionals all working toward the same goals.

We help companies address scalability issues, reduce risk associated with loss of knowledge should valuable employees leave, decrease redundant manual processes and prepare for growth.

Regardless of whether your needs include a Scrum Coach, a Scrum Project Manager to workwith an internal team or an application developed to resolve specific points of pain within your processes, RSA Corp is pleased to be able to offer these services and a free consultation to help your business determine the right fit for your business.