Scrum

I have been working for RealNetworks, Inc. since May 19, 2008. I work in a development wing. They follow scrum. This is my quick effort to clear my understanding about scrum.

What is scrum

• Part of Agile
• An iterative process
• Management of SW Development Process

Why? The vocabularies

• 'Sequential approach' was predominant. It's like 'relay-race', handing over the baton to the next person.
• It's better to have 'rugby', where team works as an unit, passes the ball back and forth, and achieves the result.
• The term 'Scrum' came from a term in rugby.
• Each iteration is called 'sprint'. Can be 15-30 days' cycle.
• 'potential shippable'
• 'product backlog'
• 'sprint planning meeting'

Roles

• 'Pig' roles - fully dedicated
• --- There is a 'ScrumMaster' role who plays the PM role, and maintains the process.
• --- There is a 'Product Owner' role who represents the stakeholders.
• --- There is a 'Team' role who represents the developers.
• 'Chicken' roles - outside scrum team
• --- Users
• --- Managers
• - Stakeholders

Reference

• TBD