Fortnightly Waterfall (a.k.a Scrum)
Most modern software teams do some variation of Scrum. You can read the Scrum Guide here. According to many, Scrum is an “Agile” framework, but you could be forgiven for being confused by that, given the rigid structure that the guide prescribes. However, the Scrum Guide does give allowances for changing course and adjusting to meet goals. The ironic thing is that many teams ignore this and turn Scrum into Forthnightly Waterfall: two weeks of thrashing away at Jira tickets, regardless of whether they are adding value or bringing the team closer to their goals. Let’s explore. The Waterfall Problem In the 1970s and 80s, following an approach that resembled a waterfall was common. At the time, just compiling software was extremely slow, so a single mistake could cost a day or more. Teams used to break the process down...
Christian Findlay
Feb 04, 2024
