This module will cover Agile tools to understand different problems faced during the software development cycle.

Software Development Methodologies

This module is an easy-to-read guide to modern Agile practices. Whether we are a C-level executive, vice president, director, manager, technical leader, or coach, this module seamlessly threads together traditional and early Agile approaches with modern Agile approaches as well as the principles and context that underlie them all. Together, these create an invaluable resource for us, our teams, and our organization.
In this module, we will learn how to respond to different challenges in software development and make a more effective team structure and culture. We'll also learn about the scrum approach and how to deal with projects in terms of quality and testing. In the end, we'll learn about organizational culture and methods of increasing productivity.

More Effective Agile: A Roadmap for Software Leaders

- Wiegers, Karl and Joy Beatty. 2013. _Software Requirements, 3rd Ed_. This is a highly readable, comprehensive description of requirements practices for both Sequential and Agile work. 

- Robertson, Robertson Suzanne and James. 2013. _Mastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right, 3rd Ed_. This is a good complement to the book by Wiegers and Beatty. 

- Cohn, Mike. 2004. _User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development_. This book focuses on the ins and outs of user stories. 

- Adzic, Gojko and David Evans. 2014. _Fifty Quick Ideas to Improve Your User Stories_. As its title suggests, this short book provides numerous suggestions to improve user stories.

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