Software Development Processes: Agile Methods

This lecture covers software development processes, focusing on the Waterfall model and Agile methods like Scrum. It explains the linear, sequential nature of Waterfall, its strengths, weaknesses, and when to use it. It then delves into Agile principles, values, and methods, emphasizing iterative development, frequent feedback, and close cooperation between business people and developers. The lecture details the Scrum method, its basic structure, workflow, team composition, and events like Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. It also discusses the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and the roles of Product Owner and Scrum Master in a Scrum team.