Agile and Hybrid Project Management Concepts Flashcards

AcronymDefinition
AgileA methodology based on iterative development where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration
ScrumAn Agile framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products
KanbanA visual management method for controlling and optimizing workflows
SprintA time-boxed period during which a Scrum team works to complete a set amount of work
Scrum MasterA facilitator for an Agile development team
Product OwnerThe person responsible for defining the features of the product and prioritizing the backlog
Sprint PlanningA meeting where the team decides what work will be performed in the upcoming sprint
Daily StandupA daily meeting for the team to discuss progress and obstacles
Sprint ReviewA meeting at the end of a sprint to inspect the work done and adapt the product backlog
Sprint RetrospectiveA meeting after the sprint review to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and how to improve
Product BacklogAn ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product
User StoryA description of a feature from the perspective of an end user
Story PointsA unit of measure for expressing the overall size of a user story or feature
VelocityThe amount of work a team can complete during a single sprint
Burn-down ChartA visual representation of the amount of work left to do versus time
Burn-up ChartA visual representation of work completed versus time
EpicA large user story that can be broken down into smaller stories
FeatureA service that fulfills a stakeholder need
Minimum Viable Product (MVP)A product with just enough features to satisfy early customers and provide feedback for future development
IncrementA functional, deliverable piece of the product that adds to previous increments
Definition of DoneA shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete
Agile ManifestoA declaration of four fundamental values and twelve principles to guide Agile project management
IterationA time-boxed period similar to a sprint, used in Agile methodologies
Continuous Integration (CI)A practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and integrated into a shared repository
Continuous Delivery (CD)An approach where teams produce software in short cycles, ensuring it can be reliably released at any time
Test-Driven Development (TDD)A software development process that relies on the repetition of a very short development cycle
Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)A software development approach that involves examples written in a way that describes the behavior of the application
RefactoringThe process of restructuring existing code without changing its external behavior
Pair ProgrammingA technique where two programmers work together at one workstation
LeanA methodology focused on delivering value to the customer and eliminating waste
WIP LimitA restriction on the number of work items in progress at any given time
Servant LeadershipA leadership philosophy in which the leader's main goal is to serve the team
Agile Release Train (ART)A long-lived team of Agile teams, which incrementally develops, delivers, and operates one or more solutions in a value stream
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)A set of organization and workflow patterns for implementing Agile practices at an enterprise scale
Lean-Agile MindsetA combination of beliefs, assumptions, and actions of leaders and practitioners who embrace the concepts of the Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking
DevOpsA set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to shorten the development lifecycle
Hybrid Project ManagementA combination of traditional and Agile project management methodologies
Waterfall ModelA sequential project management methodology with distinct phases
Agile CoachA person who helps teams and individuals adopt Agile practices and improve their processes
Value Stream MappingA lean-management method for analyzing the current state and designing a future state for the series of events that take a product from concept to delivery
Agile EstimationThe process of estimating the effort required to complete work items in an Agile project
Iteration PlanningA meeting in which the team plans the work to be done during the iteration
Big Room PlanningA method of planning used in Agile and hybrid environments where multiple teams gather to plan and coordinate work
Scaled AgileImplementing Agile practices in large, multi-team environments
Agile CeremoniesStructured meetings in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint review, and sprint retrospective
Agile MetricsMeasurements used to assess the progress, performance, and quality of Agile projects
Agile MindsetA way of thinking that embraces Agile values and principles
Agile FrameworkA specific set of practices and principles used to implement Agile methodologies
Backlog GroomingThe process of reviewing and prioritizing the backlog items
Agile TransformationThe process of transitioning an organization to Agile methodologies
Agile Project CharterA document that outlines the vision, objectives, and stakeholders for an Agile project
Continuous ImprovementThe ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes
Cross-Functional TeamA group of people with different functional expertise working towards a common goal
Self-Organizing TeamA team that manages its own work and collectively takes responsibility for decisions
Agile RoadmapA high-level visual summary that maps out the vision and direction of an Agile product over time
Agile ContractA contract designed to accommodate changes in scope and requirements through the project lifecycle
TimeboxingAllocating a fixed, maximum unit of time for an activity
Agile AdoptionThe process of implementing Agile practices and principles in an organization
Agile ValuesThe four core values outlined in the Agile Manifesto
Agile PrinciplesThe twelve guiding principles outlined in the Agile Manifesto
Scrum of ScrumsA technique to scale Scrum up to large groups of people
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Epic
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A large user story that can be broken down into smaller stories
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User Story
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A description of a feature from the perspective of an end user
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Lean-Agile Mindset
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A combination of beliefs, assumptions, and actions of leaders and practitioners who embrace the concepts of the Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking
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Sprint Retrospective
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A meeting after the sprint review to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and how to improve
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Servant Leadership
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A leadership philosophy in which the leader's main goal is to serve the team
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Agile Roadmap
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A high-level visual summary that maps out the vision and direction of an Agile product over time
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Product Backlog
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An ordered list of everything that is known to be needed in the product
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Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
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A software development approach that involves examples written in a way that describes the behavior of the application
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Scrum
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An Agile framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products
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Agile Release Train (ART)
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A long-lived team of Agile teams, which incrementally develops, delivers, and operates one or more solutions in a value stream
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Waterfall Model
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A sequential project management methodology with distinct phases
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Refactoring
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The process of restructuring existing code without changing its external behavior
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Lean
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A methodology focused on delivering value to the customer and eliminating waste
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Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
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A product with just enough features to satisfy early customers and provide feedback for future development
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Definition of Done
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A shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete
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Agile Metrics
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Measurements used to assess the progress, performance, and quality of Agile projects
Front
Iteration
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A time-boxed period similar to a sprint, used in Agile methodologies
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Self-Organizing Team
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A team that manages its own work and collectively takes responsibility for decisions
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Agile Values
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The four core values outlined in the Agile Manifesto
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Velocity
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The amount of work a team can complete during a single sprint
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Burn-up Chart
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A visual representation of work completed versus time
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Daily Standup
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A daily meeting for the team to discuss progress and obstacles
Front
Agile Mindset
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A way of thinking that embraces Agile values and principles
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Value Stream Mapping
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A lean-management method for analyzing the current state and designing a future state for the series of events that take a product from concept to delivery
Front
Agile Ceremonies
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Structured meetings in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint review, and sprint retrospective
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Cross-Functional Team
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A group of people with different functional expertise working towards a common goal
Front
Agile Estimation
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The process of estimating the effort required to complete work items in an Agile project
Front
Agile Contract
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A contract designed to accommodate changes in scope and requirements through the project lifecycle
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Agile Manifesto
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A declaration of four fundamental values and twelve principles to guide Agile project management
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Scrum Master
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A facilitator for an Agile development team
Front
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
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A set of organization and workflow patterns for implementing Agile practices at an enterprise scale
Front
DevOps
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A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to shorten the development lifecycle
Front
Kanban
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A visual management method for controlling and optimizing workflows
Front
Product Owner
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The person responsible for defining the features of the product and prioritizing the backlog
Front
Continuous Delivery (CD)
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An approach where teams produce software in short cycles, ensuring it can be reliably released at any time
Front
Scrum of Scrums
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A technique to scale Scrum up to large groups of people
Front
Agile Coach
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A person who helps teams and individuals adopt Agile practices and improve their processes
Front
Continuous Integration (CI)
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A practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and integrated into a shared repository
Front
Burn-down Chart
Back
A visual representation of the amount of work left to do versus time
Front
Feature
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A service that fulfills a stakeholder need
Front
Iteration Planning
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A meeting in which the team plans the work to be done during the iteration
Front
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
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A software development process that relies on the repetition of a very short development cycle
Front
Big Room Planning
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A method of planning used in Agile and hybrid environments where multiple teams gather to plan and coordinate work
Front
Agile Framework
Back
A specific set of practices and principles used to implement Agile methodologies
Front
Continuous Improvement
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The ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes
Front
Sprint Planning
Back
A meeting where the team decides what work will be performed in the upcoming sprint
Front
Scaled Agile
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Implementing Agile practices in large, multi-team environments
Front
Agile Transformation
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The process of transitioning an organization to Agile methodologies
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Agile Project Charter
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A document that outlines the vision, objectives, and stakeholders for an Agile project
Front
WIP Limit
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A restriction on the number of work items in progress at any given time
Front
Increment
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A functional, deliverable piece of the product that adds to previous increments
Front
Hybrid Project Management
Back
A combination of traditional and Agile project management methodologies
Front
Timeboxing
Back
Allocating a fixed, maximum unit of time for an activity
Front
Sprint
Back
A time-boxed period during which a Scrum team works to complete a set amount of work
Front
Pair Programming
Back
A technique where two programmers work together at one workstation
Front
Backlog Grooming
Back
The process of reviewing and prioritizing the backlog items
Front
Agile Adoption
Back
The process of implementing Agile practices and principles in an organization
Front
Story Points
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A unit of measure for expressing the overall size of a user story or feature
Front
Agile Principles
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The twelve guiding principles outlined in the Agile Manifesto
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Sprint Review
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A meeting at the end of a sprint to inspect the work done and adapt the product backlog
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Agile
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A methodology based on iterative development where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration
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