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Scrum and Extreme Programming

Incorporating XP practices into Scrum

This unit discusses how Extreme Programming (XP) practices like pair programming, test-driven development can be incorporated into a Scrum framework to optimize software development.
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Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP) are both Agile frameworks that share similar values but differ in their implementation approaches. Scrum is a lightweight framework designed to help teams deliver complex products iteratively and incrementally. It defines three roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master,…

Concepts covered: Daily Scrum, Product Backlog Management, Burndown Chart, Sprint Retrospective, Pair Programming, Extreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Sprint Planning, User Stories, Scrum

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Question 1

In a Scrum Team, the Product Owner consistently presents a prioritized product backlog. However, the Scrum Team often falls into the trap of selecting easier tasks over high-priority ones. How should the Scrum Master react to ensure that the team adheres to the Product Owner's prioritization?

Correct Answer: Scrum Master should coach the Development Team and Product Owner to revisit the product backlog together to ensure a shared understanding of priorities.

The correct answer emphasizes the role of the Scrum Master as a coach and facilitator to ensure that the Development Team and Product Owner have a shared understanding of the backlog priorities, reinforcing the concept of self-management and ownership. The wrong answers suggest inappropriate interventions that either disrupt the team's autonomy or misinterpret the Scrum Master's role and responsibilities. The Scrum framework promotes collaboration and shared understanding rather than substitution of roles or divided focus within Sprints.

Question 2

The team is resisting to the implementation of Scrum in the organization, believing it as added unnecessary process. How will the Scrum Master handle this situation?

Correct Answer: The Scrum Master coaches the team on the value and principles of Scrum, facilitating their understanding and addressing their concerns.

The correct way to address the team's resistance is not by ignoring their concerns, forcing the process on them, or simply bombarding them with information. Instead, a Scrum Master should use their role as a coach to guide the team through their concerns, help them understand the benefits of Scrum, and work together to find the best way to implement the process. This involves active listening, patience, and addressing misconceptions or fears directly.

Question 3

The Scrum Master noticed that one of the team members often misses out on updating his work in the Scrum Board, causing confusion in the team about the project status. How should the Scrum Master respond?

Correct Answer: Scrum Master should talk to the team member privately to understand the challenges in updating the board and offer support to resolve any issues.

The correct approach for the Scrum Master is to privately communicate with the team member to understand why they are not updating the Scrum Board. This respects the individual's situation and confidentiality while aiming to solve the problem. The wrong answers, although related to Scrum practices, do not directly address the issue of a team member not updating the Scrum Board in an effective way. Using automated tools, focusing on a retrospective only on board updates, or adding specific times for updates might not solve the underlying issue the team member is facing.

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