At our core, we’re dedicated to delivering innovative features efficiently and effectively. By embracing Agile methodologies and tailoring them to our unique workflow, we’ve established a process that fosters rapid development, feedback, and continuous improvement.
Sprint Planning: Laying the Groundwork
Our journey through each sprint begins with meticulous planning, ensuring every team member is aligned and ready to embark on the development voyage.
Clarification and Estimation
- Clarification: Diving deep into each story for a clear understanding.
- Estimation: Assessing complexities and potential risks.
Ownership and Commitment
- Ownership: Assigning drivers and defining tasks.
- Commitment: Agreeing on the sprint’s scope.
Mid Sprint Demo: Sharing Progress
This pivotal check-in allows us to gauge our trajectory and make necessary adjustments.
Progress Review
- Demonstrating current implementations and seeking early feedback.
QA Insights
- Reviewing QA’s status on stories, evaluating confidence levels, and identifying risks.
End Sprint Demo: Reflecting on Results
As we approach the sprint’s finish line, we take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and areas for improvement.
Final Presentations
- Presenting implementations and gathering feedback.
QA Evaluation
- Finalizing QA’s comprehensive review of each story.
Scenario Testing: Validating User Experience
A dedicated session for ensuring our features resonate well with users, especially in edge-case scenarios.
Sprint Retrospective: Fostering Growth
An opportunity for the team to come together, celebrate successes, and identify pathways for growth.
Reflective Analysis
- Utilizing the “Start, Keep, Stop” framework to pinpoint areas of improvement.
Default Story Tasks: Ensuring Quality
A detailed breakdown of the tasks that accompany each story, from development to quality assurance.
DEV Tasks
- Discussing implications, documenting, and implementing features, including code reviews and bug fixing.
QA Tasks
- Crafting test plans, automating tests, and conducting thorough manual checks.
Definition of Done: Our Quality Benchmark
Our commitment to quality is non-negotiable. A story is only considered complete when it meets our comprehensive ‘Definition of Done’.