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Scrum methodology: 7 common mistakes

By Pavan Kumar Gorakavi

Agile denotes nimbleness, is a light weight development methodology based on iterative development where solutions evolve from tightly collaborated cross functional teams. In early 2000, when many people were having a hard time identifying a methodology to deliver a product quickly and with good responsive index, a group of Industry expert formed an alliance, calling themselves ‘Agile Alliance’. Over two days they worked to create a statement of value, which resulted in the manifesto of agile alliance. Over the next three months they formulated the principle of agility. This manifesto primarily focused on the following aspects:[6]

1) Individuals and interactions over process and tools
2) Working software over comprehensive documentation
3) Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
4) Responsiveness to change over following a plan.[1][2]

Scrum Methodology

Scrum is an innovative software agile methodology which has gained significant importance in information technology. The term Scrum originally derives from a strategy in rugby, “getting an out of play ball back into the game” [3]. Takeuchi and Nonaka [4][5] were the first ones to discuss Scrum methodology and its variants in product development with small teams.

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About the Author Pawan kumar Gorakavi Author Pavan Kumar Gorakavi. M.S, M.B.A, G.M.C.P, C.A.P.M is currently working as Sr. Software Developer in Dallas, TX. He is settled in Dallas with his small family [wife Swapna Gorakavi and son Anish Gorakavi]. He is VP - programs for asapm-young crew. Pavan did his bachelors in computer science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India and masters in computer science from Lamar University. He did his MBA from University of Texas at Dallas and GMCP from Southern Methodist School in Dallas. Pavan holds SUN, IBM and PMI certifications. Pavan Gorakavi is the author of books on ‘Artificial Intelligence’ published by Rahul publications - India, and ‘Digital Electronics’ published by Subhash publications, India. His research interests are Artificial Intelligence, Agile methodologies, and Software development in Ada, Prolog and Java. You can reach Pavan at gorakavi@gmail.com.