Is DevOps = Agile++?
This is probably the most frequently asked question that I have received. In many sessions when I introduce the concept of DevOps and some characteristics, after the first 30 minutes or so, the question is a variation of: – We are already agile. all this sounds just like agile. how is it different and why […]
How does one create a DevOps Culture?
This is probably the most frequently asked question related to adopting or rolling out a DevOps initiative in an organization. We need to look at this question more closely based on the principles of DevOps. While traditionally, organizations are structured into functional silos or departments, value for a customer is not created by any one […]
Why is Agile so obsessed with time when many things are flexible and negotiable with the Product Owner?
One of the key values of Agile approaches is to deliver value incrementally and continually. While the value delivered has to be incrementally usable, it is also equally important to be making releases at a regular pace. Sprints create incrementally usable versions of the solution, the releases ensure that the functionality is usable from the […]
What are some typical risks / challenges in an Agile journey?
The following are some common challenges that every team and organization embarking on an Agile transformation journey Have you faced any of these or other challenges? How did you overcome them?
How can I handle unplanned meetings, scheduled at very short notice?
If such meetings happen on a regular basis, one must explore why. Such meetings tend to disrupt the rhythm of the team and have an adverse impact on the overall productivity. Here are a few tips to avoid or at least reduce such interruptions.
Is the time for the daily stand up flexible?
The time at which the standup meeting is scheduled is flexible. But, changing it on a daily basis is not. Choose the most convenient time for all team members to join the meeting. When some members are not co-located, there might be time zone constraints. The preference is to have this meeting as the first […]
How to begin a DevOps journey?
Image source : blogs.msdn.com // https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancockcroft One question that I get asked frequently, when talking about DevOps is: where do I begin? A follow-up question is – Can you recommend any checklist or set of steps to get into DevOps? My short answer to that question is: start where you can show some short term […]
