Lesson 7: Agile Model

1. Introduction:

   • The Agile Model is based on the Agile Manifesto principles, promoting adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery, and continuous improvement.

2. Phases of the Agile Model:

   • Backlog Creation:
     • Product backlog creation based on customer requirements.
   • Sprint Planning:
     • Planning the work for each sprint cycle.
   • Sprint Execution:
     • Developing and testing features within short iterations (sprints).
   • Daily Stand-ups:
     • Daily meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
   • Sprint Review:
     • Demonstration of completed work to stakeholders.
   • Sprint Retrospective:
     • Reflection on the sprint process and identifying areas for improvement.
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3. Advantages:

   • Customer Collaboration: Regular feedback from stakeholders ensures the product meets their needs.
   • Adaptability: Flexibility to accommodate changes in requirements and priorities.
   • Quality Focus: Continuous testing and integration lead to higher software quality.

4. Disadvantages:

   • Resource Intensive: Requires dedicated team involvement and continuous customer engagement.
   • Documentation: Agile values working software over comprehensive documentation, which may be challenging for some organizations.
   • Scope Management: Managing scope creep and ensuring focus on delivering value in each sprint can be challenging.

5. Real World Application of Agile Model in Designing JUST-Learning App:

   • Example: Developing a new feature for course recommendation based on user preferences and performance on the JUST-Learning Portal.
   • Benefits: Enables the JUST-Learning team to iterate quickly based on user feedback, ensuring that the recommendation engine evolves to meet user expectations. Continuous improvement cycles allow for rapid deployment of new features.
   • Restrictions: Requires a disciplined approach to sprint planning and execution to manage scope and maintain focus on delivering incremental value.

Conclusion: The Agile Model is suitable for dynamic projects like enhancing user engagement features on the JUST-Learning Portal. It fosters collaboration, adaptability, and iterative improvements based on continuous stakeholder feedback.