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Ultimate Guide to Agile Planning for Beginners: Don’t Start Coding Without This!
Learn the essential Agile planning steps to avoid costly mistakes and build smarter from the start.
“Why didn’t I know this much earlier?” When I first saw Agile and Scrum, I regretted not having learned software project management. When I worked as a software engineer in Japan, I worked overtime chronically. Although my team spent excessive time, money, and effort, most of our projects failed. If I had known software project management principles, I could have saved them. This is the reason why I decided to work as an Agile coach.
Based on my experience, planning is the most challenging activity in software development because it requires thorough preparation, such as requirements, scope, planning, resources, etc. Since planning also involves key stakeholders for decision-making, it’s crucial for the business.
The Agile way of planning differs from the Waterfall model and is designed to be adaptable in a highly uncertain business environment. One of the biggest misunderstandings about Agile is that it doesn’t require planning and starts coding without it, which is the least productive approach.
In this article, I will explain the Agile way of planning for beginners. After reading this, I guarantee that you will fully understand it…
