Agile methods allow us to handle rapidly changing requirements, typical in most software projects. These methods are conventionally used for small teams and software projects. However, in this course, you will learn how to effectively apply Agile methods to large software projects and large teams.

You’ll start with a recap of the Agile Manifesto, followed by a description of the common challenges associated with Agile methods in the context of large software projects. You’ll learn how Agile approaches have been applied to build responsibility. Next, you’ll learn about approaches to apply Agile methods in the processes. You will then learn best practices for applying Agile methods such as software testing, and software architecture. 

This course provides insights into successful and unsuccessful approaches to introducing agility to teams, processes, and technology aspects of large projects. It also teaches strategies to secure organizational buy-in for agility in the context of large projects and teams.

Applying Agile Methods to Large Teams and Projects

## Example of successful virtual teams
Open-source projects are well-functioning examples of virtual teams. Possible reasons for their success are:
* All the team members are very idealistic. There is no need to motivate them or try to ensure they identify with the project. This comes all naturally.
* Everybody feels responsible for the whole project and takes this responsibility very seriously.
* There is a broad community that provides immediate feedback. This feedback is what drives the whole project. There is no difference in the value of feedback, whether its from peers or users.
* Everybody who contributes to the project takes pride in the work.


# Example of successful virtual teams
Open-source projects are well-functioning examples of virtual teams. Possible reasons for their success are:
* All the team members are very idealistic. There is no need to motivate them or try to ensure they identify with the project. This comes all naturally.
* Everybody feels responsible for the whole project and takes this responsibility very seriously.
* There is a broad community that provides immediate feedback. This feedback is what drives the whole project. There is no difference in the value of feedback, whether its from peers or users.
* Everybody who contributes to the project takes pride in the work.


Review and evaluate open-source projects as a successful example of virtual teams.

Introduction to the Course

Agility and Largeness

Dealing with Large Teams

Dealing with the Process

Dealing with the Technology

Dealing with the Company

Putting It All Together: A Project Report (Case Study)

Final Thoughts

Open Source

Example of successful virtual teams