Why sprints are taking the joy out of building software
To sprint is to run as fast as you can over a short distance. And what happens after you finish a sprint? You need to catch your breath and rest (maybe even vomit a little if you are out of shape). Imagine a 100m runner doing 26 sprints, one-after-the-other, no breaks:And then, start another one…That’s how most software teams feel! <Rant>Stop right there. Let’s break that “Sprints are at the very heart of scrum and agile methodologies” myth. Sprints ARE NOT at the heart of Agile!Here’s the manif...
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