The Agile Samurai Bootcamp (Udemy.com)

Everything you need to setup, execute, and successfully deliver your own Agile project.

( 302 Reviews )

Created by: Jonathan Rasmusson

Produced in 2018

What you will learn

A thorough understanding of how Agile works, how it's different from traditional Waterfall, and the mindset necessary to transformation your organization and team
A deep, thorough, understanding of how Agile User stories, Estimation and Planning work
How to form effective Agile teams, and what to look for in quality players
Complete description of roles typically seen on Agile projects including the Agile Customer, Business Analyst, Programmer, Tester, UX Designer, and Project Manager
In depth discussion on topics not typically covered in other Agile course like Agile Teams, How to Create Visual Works Spaces, Communication Plans, and the mechanics behind the Agile Iteration
The rhythm and ritual necessary for delivering something of value every week
Covers important concepts not covered in Scrum training like production readiness, and software engineering
A primer on essential software engineering practices like automated

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Course Description

Get ready to kick some software project butt. Enter the world of the Agile Samurai, where the most dire of software projects are dispatched with ease and grace. By learning the ways of the Agile Samurai you will discover: What Agile is, how it works, and the mindset necessary for working iterativelyCommon myths and pitfalls and how to choose the right Agile method for youHow to build a good Agile teamHow from traditional waterfall roles (like developer, analyst, tester, and project manager) change on Agile projectHow to create a plan you and your customer can believe inHow to gather requirements in a fraction of the time using Agile User StoriesHow to deliver something of value every weekWhat to do when the schedule is wrong, and how to look like a pro correcting it, andThe four essential Agile Engineering practicesand why they are so important for Agility. By the end of this course youll have everything you need to successfully set up, execute, and deliver your own Agile project. Course Outline Agile In a NutshellWhat Agile is, how it works, and how to choose the right Agile method for you.
Agile TeamsWhat makes the Agile team tick. Characteristics of good Agile teams. And how to find quality players.
User StoriesIn this session we break down what user stories are, how they work, what effective user stories look like for your project, and how to host great story gathering work shops.
EstimationBy learning how to estimate the Agile way, youll stop trying to get something your up-front estimates cant give (precision and accuracy) and instead focus on what really mattersbuilding a plan you and your customer can believe in.
PlanningIn this session, youre going to learn how to create plans you can believe in and follow through on commitments you and your team make.
Iteration MechanicsThis session shows teams how to set the iterations up for success, breaks down what actually occurs during an iteration, and how to setup an agile communication plan for you and your team.
Visible WorkspacesBy learning how to create a visual workspace, you and the team will never be at a loss for what to do next or where you can add the greatest value. EngineeringAgile doesnt work on planning alone. That would be wishful thinking. Only by apply these core software engineering practices can you reduce the time it takes to test, ensure you always have a good design, and confidently make necessary changes with speed. Unit Testing - Automated tests proving your software works Refactoring - Paying down technical debt, while continuously improving your design Test-Driven Development - Write the tests first to help improve your design Continuous Integration - Maintaining a culture of production readiness, and deploying at a moments notice Intended AudienceThis is an introductory level course on Agile software delivery.
Course RequirementsNo previous experience with Agile expected or necessary.
Instructional LevelAll LevelsUpdate NEWFAQ Section April 2017New FAQ section added answering most commonly asked questionsNew templates section added containing downloadable examples of burn down chartsUpdate NEW Cheat Sheet Section August 2018New section summarizing key concepts in downloadable pdfWho this course is for:
Beginners Assumes no prior knowledge of Agile of software development

Time: 3h

Instructor Details

Jonathan Rasmusson

4.5 Rating
302 Reviews

Jonathan is an experienced software engineer who has helped some of the worlds most innovative companies ship software.
As an Engineer atSpotify in Stockholm Sweden, Jonathan was a part of the teamresponsible for bringing Spotify to the Sony Playstation as well as car withBMW, Ford, and Telsa.
In San Francisco Jonathan helped build integrations that brought Spotify to Apple iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and Twitter.
While at Microsoft, Jonathan worked with the Progressive Architecture Team to develop a Microsoft Smart Client Architecture Guide and Application Block.
And while working as a consultant at ThoughtWorks, Jonathanhelped companies in the energy (British Petroleum), finance (AMP Capital), andautomotive (Toyota) industries all take their first tentative steps into Agile software delivery.
Jonathan is the author of two top sellingbooks: The Agile Samurai, The Way of the Web Tester, And Competing With Unicorns.