Often, software development requires regular changes and updates to meet new requirements that emerge over time. Because of this, many companies are opting for more agile approaches that improve efficiency and quality of work.
One such methodology is Scrum, and in this article, we will talk about why our development studio Sailet switched to Scrum and what benefits we got from it.
Background
Initially, our company worked with a traditional methodology that was quite rigid and did not allow for flexibility in work, so we decided to switch to Scrum to gain flexibility and provide a higher quality product.
The first change was the start of using Product Backlog.
Thanks to it, we started to prioritize tasks together with customers and work on them in sprints, which we have equal to one week. Within each week, we work on tasks from the checklist, observing the order of their importance. At the end of each week, we hold a demo meeting with customers and a retrospective to evaluate our progress and discuss improvements for the next sprint.
In addition, Scrum allows us to improve communication within the team. We have implemented Daily Scrum Meetings, which are held every day to discuss progress and identify issues that need to be addressed. This allows us to quickly troubleshoot issues and keep our focus on the main goals.
Advantages of the methodology
The advantages of Scrum methodology over traditional methods are obvious.
Let's talk about those that were noticed after the transition:
1. Better project planning and management
This method allows for more accurate project planning and management. Product Backlog contains all the tasks that need to be completed and their priorities. This allows us to better understand which tasks should be done first in order to publish the product on time and with high quality.
2. Improved Communication and Collaboration
Another benefit includes regular meetings and project reviews. Daily Meetings help improve communication between team members and learn about problems early on. Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives allow the team to evaluate their progress and discuss improvements that can be made in the next sprint.
3. More transparent development process
The development process has also become more transparent, allowing all team members to better understand what is happening at each stage of the project. Product Backlog helps the customer better understand which tasks have been completed and which tasks are still in the works. Sprint Backlog allows the team to track their progress and overall project status.
4. Greater Speed of Delivery
Above all, this methodology allows you to work on projects more efficiently and speed up the product development process. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery help to speed up the development cycle and improve product quality.
Conclusion
To summarize, Scrum is a flexible methodology that allows the team to react more quickly and adjust to changes in the client's needs, because now the work is divided into stages - sprints. And thanks to adjustments during the work, it is possible to create a product that will be really useful for the client and users!
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