Agile Methodology: A Quick Guide to Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming

Agile methodology is an iterative practice used in managing projects and developing software to deliver value to customers quickly. This article discusses the three types of elements in Agile methodology: Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming. It also explores the benefits and drawbacks of Agile methodology in project management.

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Agile
Agile can be described as a iterative practice which is used in managing project as well as
developing software which aid organisations in delivering value to customers in an easy and
quick manner (Malik, Sarwar and Orr, 2021). In context to project management, agile
methodology assists in managing tasks by breaking it into numerous phases. This
methodology essentially encompasses constant collaboration with various stakeholders as well
as making continuous improvements during the tenure of project. Agile methodology assists
project managers in rescuing technical debt, improving experiences of customers and
delivering products of high quality. Agile methodology essentially involves three types of
elements which are discussed below: Scrum- In this framework of agile methodology, a team perform their tasks by dividing
them in small time boxes called sprints. Before initiating their tasks, team members
discusses with each other and determine the goals that are need to be achieved. Every
day, a scrum meeting is organised whereby team members meet and made changes in
their objectives, if necessary. At the end of sprint, work is ready to release. After
accomplishing the goals and completes the tasks, scrum team perform a review of their
workings by collecting feedbacks from customers as well as discussions are made for
next desired goal or objective. Kanban- It is another framework in agile methodology whereby team members work
on fewer selected things. It is majorly connected with the concept of just in time. They
majorly focuses on reduce the spent time at each development stage. Basic key feature
of Kanban methodology it to limit the number of tasks in order to define as well as
visualise the workflow in an effective manner. Main purpose of Kanban methodology
is to evaluate the struck, blocked or slowed items in order to remove them form those
situation. Vital components of Kanban methodology are its continuous improvement
and teamwork.
 Extreme Programming- It is concerned with that branch of agile that essentially
focuses on the quality of services that are provided by software practitioner
(Birkinshaw, 2019). It suggests that codes should be written in order to adhere with

coding standards. Under test-driven process, developers write their codes for validating
before proceeding it. Usually codes are written in pairs consisting of test and feature.
After writing code, this is compared with master code in order to detect any errors.
Agile methodology is beneficial and easy to use in organisations as it aid them in providing
superior quality products to their customers in order to provide them value. Teams formed for
managing the projects are of great flexibility and adaptability. It essentially encompasses
constant communication, perform reviews and made modifications in desired objectives, if
considered necessary. It also helps in reducing risk through regular meetings of project
manager and team members in order to ensure that every one is on same page. As agile
methodology focuses on delivering value to customers, teams are flexible for adapting the
changes in a quick manner. It also promotes transparency and visibility of projects to their
stakeholders in order to show progress and review gathering processes in a transparent manner.
Apart from benefits, it has some drawbacks such as limited documentation, fragmented output
and difficult measurement. Major limitation of agile methodology is its limited documentation
during the project as it is principally concerned with the principle of just in time. As a result, it
become less descriptive in nature. Under agile methodology, where teams are working on
differential tasks at different time slots, it becomes difficult task to aggregate in an effective
way and also takes much resources of organisations in relation to time and cost.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals:
Malik, M., Sarwar, S. and Orr, S., 2021. Agile practices and performance: Examining the role of
psychological empowerment. International Journal of Project Management. 39(1).
pp.10-20.
Birkinshaw, J., 2019. What to expect from agile. MIT Sloan Management Review, Special
Collection, Staying Agile, pp.8-11.