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RomexSoft is adopting SCRUM

The system development process is complicated and complex. Methodology may be the most important factor in determining the probability of success. Methodologies that encourage and support flexibility have a high degree of tolerance for changes in other variables. With these methodologies, the development process is regarded as unpredictable at the onset, and control mechanisms are put in place to manage the unpredictability.

Traditional development methodologies are designed only to respond to the unpredictability of the external and development environments at the start of an enhancement cycle. The SCRUM methodology (a lightweight agile method for software development), on the other hand, is designed to be quite flexible throughout. It provides control mechanisms for planning a product release and then managing variables as the project progresses. This enables organizations to change the project and deliverables at any point in time, delivering the most appropriate release. The SCRUM methodology frees developers to devise the most ingenious solutions throughout the project, as learning occurs and the environment changes.

The SCRUM approach is used at leading edge software companies with significant success. While working on a SCRUM development team is intense, developers are rewarded by high team spirit, a deep sense of accomplishment, and a feeling that development can be an enjoyable and satisfying experience.

Victor Voytovych took part in Agile Workshop that took place on June, 19 in Kiev. On June 25 we had the "Scrum process for software development" meeting, on which Victor treated the RomexSoft team to the detailed presentation on the Agile and Scrum methodologies. Victor covered various topics such as Product Owner, Scrum Team, Scrum Master, Product Backlog, Sprint Planning Meeting, Daily Scrum Meeting, Burndown Chart, Sprint Review Meeting, Scrum Masters role, management of requirements and changes, outsourcing with SCRUM.

RomexSoft is adopting the SCRUM methodology in ingoing projects. We hope to get all the benefits from the SCRUM.

Please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrum_(development) for more details.