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Agile methodology has taken the software development industry by storm. Everyone wants to be agile, but what does it really mean and how do you achieve agile development?

This computer science course cuts beyond the agile methodology hype and teaches you the fundamental agile concepts that span a wide range of methodologies. It analyzes the key agile ideas, their benefits, their limitations, and how best to take advantage of them to enhance your software skills and show employers that you have mastered an essential component of today's IT industry.

The course is divided into six parts:

The Agile manifesto and the context of agile methods
Agile principles: what key methodological ideas underlie the agile movement?
Agile roles: how does agile redefine traditional software jobs and tasks, in particular the manager's role?
Agile practices: what are the concrete techniques that agile teams use to apply these methods?
Agile artifacts: what practical tools are essential to the work of agile developers?
Agile assessment: among agile ideas, which ones are essentially hyped and useless, which ones are actually harmful, and which ones will truly help you effectively produce high-quality software?

Unlike many presentations of agile methods, this course takes a strictly objective view of agile methods, enabling you to retain the best agile principles and practices.

For the second runof the course we have revised the learning material and created a new final exam.

What you'll learn

The key agile ideas
Agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts
Pros and cons of the most popular agile methods
How to benefit from agile methods in general

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Learning objectives

The key agile ideas
Agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts

Pros and cons of the most popular agile methods
How to benefit from agile methods in general

The key agile ideas
Agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts
Pros and cons of the most popular agile methods
How to benefit from agile methods in general

Syllabus

Context, the Agile Manifesto, Agile Methods, Official Agile Principles, Agile Values

Principles, the enemy: Big Upfront Anything, organizational principles, technical principles, a few method-specific principles

Roles, traditional manager roles, the three Scrum roles, other Agile roles

Practices, meetings, development, release, testing, management

Artifacts, from user stories to burndown charts, assessment on Agile methods

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Appropriate for learners with no prior experience in Agile development

Taught by Bertrand Meyer, an industry-renowned computer scientist and developer

Provides a comprehensive overview of Agile manifesto and methods

Covers a range of Agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts

Helps learners understand the advantages and disadvantages of different Agile methods

Offers practical insights into how Agile methods can be effectively implemented

Reviews summary

Agile process overview

According to students, Agile Software Development is well received. Students like the course concepts, which give them useful knowledge in a professional environment

The course provides a high-level review of applicable Agile methodologies.

"It covers lightly the Scrum, XP, lean, and Crystal Agil methodologies Principles, Practices, and values."

Concepts learned in the course are found to be applicable in a work setting.

"These concepts have such an impact in a professional environment."

Course concepts are found to be enriching and interesting.

"This course was a profound experience and taught me new concepts of software engineering."

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Learners who complete Agile Software Development will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Agile Coach

Agile Coaches facilitate agile methodologies in all aspects of an organization, from development, to quality assurance, to testing, and everywhere in between. In order to be successful in this role, you must have a mastery of all agile methods. This mastery begins with learning the fundamentals of agile development through a course such as Agile Software Development, which covers agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts.

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Software Developer

Software Developers may specialize in various programming languages and software development paradigms, but they may also specialize in agile methodologies. An agile software developer is a master of all agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts. They are able to collaborate well with others on a team, and they are able to work independently to produce high-quality software. As an Agile Software Developer, you will have mastered these skills by learning the agile ideas and practices taught in this course.

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Scrum Master

Scrum Masters are facilitators who lead Scrum teams in agile development projects. They are responsible for ensuring that the team is following agile principles and practices, and they help the team to overcome any obstacles that they may encounter. As a Scrum Master, a mastery of agile principles and practices is needed. You must also have strong leadership and communication skills. The Agile Software Development course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge that you need to be a successful Scrum Master.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They work to ensure that software is developed and deployed quickly and efficiently, while also maintaining a high level of quality. This is a perfect fit for someone who wants to understand all that the Agile Software Development course can teach about agile methodologies, principles, roles, practices, and artifacts.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance (QA) Analysts are responsible for testing software to ensure that it meets the requirements of the customer. They work with developers to identify and fix bugs, and they also help to develop test plans and procedures. In agile environments, QA Analysts are responsible for ensuring that the software is of high quality and that it meets the needs of the users. To do this, one must understand agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts. This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge that you need to be a successful Quality Assurance Analyst.

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Product Owner

Product Owners are responsible for defining the vision and scope of a software product. They work with the development team to ensure that the product is built according to the customer's needs. As a product owner, you will use the skills learned in this course to help your team achieve success.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with stakeholders to understand their needs and to develop software solutions that meet those needs. To do this effectively, one must understand agile methodologies, principles, roles, practices, and artifacts. This course will help you to develop this understanding and will provide you with the skills and knowledge that you need to be a successful Business Analyst.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing software development projects. They work with the development team to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. As a project manager, you must understand agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge that you need to be a successful Project Manager.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts work with stakeholders to understand their needs and to develop software solutions that meet those needs. As a system analyst, you will use the skills learned in this course to help your team achieve success.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing software. To be successful in this role, one must have a strong understanding of agile methodologies, principles, roles, practices, and artifacts. This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge that you need to be a successful Software Engineer.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data. They work with stakeholders to identify trends and patterns in the data, and they use this information to make recommendations for improving business processes. As a data analyst, you may use the skills learned in this course to help your team achieve success.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. They work with developers to ensure that the database is optimized for performance and reliability. An understanding of agile principles, roles, practices, and artifacts is helpful for those who wish to enter this field.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of an IT department. They work with senior management to develop and implement IT strategies, and they are responsible for ensuring that the IT department is running efficiently and effectively. An understanding of agile methodologies, principles, roles, practices, and artifacts may be helpful in this role.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers are responsible for writing and maintaining computer code. They work with developers to implement software solutions, and they are responsible for ensuring that the code is efficient and reliable. As a computer programmer, you may use the skills learned in this course to help your team achieve success.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for writing and maintaining technical documentation. They work with developers to document software products, and they are responsible for ensuring that the documentation is clear and accurate. As a technical writer, you may use the skills learned in this course to help your team achieve success.

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