@rob_rich
Agile at Hackathon Scale
by Rob Richardson
December 13, 2014
About Me
Rob Richardson is a software craftsman building web properties in ASP.NET and Node. He's a frequent speaker at conferences, user groups, and community events, and a diligent teacher and student of high quality software development. You can find this and other talks on http://robrich.org/presentations and follow him on twitter at @rob_rich.
Agile
- methodology of software development
- gracefully respond to change
- deliver software faster
- focus on collaboration and communication
- avoid waste
Agile
Individuals and interactions over processes and tools Working software over comprehensive documentation Customer collaboration over contract negotiation Responding to change over following a plan
source: http://www.allaboutagile.com/what-is-agile-10-key-principles/
Scrum
- agile implementation
- focus on delivering quickly
- ceremonies keep us on track
- backlog grooming, task breakdown,
standup, demo, retro - roles: product owner, scrum master
Scrum
source: techweekly.com/viewpoints/2013/06/10/10-nearly-free-agile-scrum-kanban-tools/
Kanban
- agile implementation
- just-in-time production
- visualize workflow
- limit work in process
Kanban
source: stormpath.com/blog/so-long-scrum-hello-kanban/
Hackathon Scale
- microcosm of software development
- 2 to 6 month process becomes an afternoon
- form teams, build software, deliver it
- unfamiliar technology and team members
- practice our craft
Hackathon Scale
source: delightfuldisney.tumblr.com/page/69
Pro Tips
- short sprints - an hour or less
- don't thrash - you don't have time
- communicate early and often
- decide quickly
- deliver often
- cherish customer feedback