INFOGRAPHIC: The Power of Planning and Estimating in Agile
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Estimating and planning is an important aspect of the Agile methodology. Every plan will help in building a platform to develop a project and estimation will help in filling the gap and remove the hindrances in the software development process. The Agile Methodology roughly provides an idea of how a project manager can plan and estimate to make project success. Estimating and planning are the two factors which influence the outcome of any project.Agile planning is all about measuring the speed at which a team can turn user stories into functional production-ready software. Estimating and planning are critical for the success of a software development project. It may involve various challenges due to estimation done by the wrong person which leads to mismatch in the process. It is a waste, if a team works without any specific requirement, and moreover if the tasks are not assigned properly, it may result in excess time and efforts.Agile planning bears a great significance when compared to Non-Agile planning.The step-by-step actions are taken through the user stories, whereas in case of Non-Agile planning, the focus is more on the problem. Often a question arises as to how one should implement Scrum for a large-scaled software development. It can be through 5 levels of Agile planning because they render flexibility on how you and the organization want to implement planning, based on teams, environment, and culture. The planning levels start with product vision which includes product owner taking care of the entire product right from the beginning with respect to the product structure as well. Product roadmap planning, which focuses on implementing the product involves product manager and the product owner. The next step is release planning where the project manager and his team involves and delivers the releasable product.Coming to Iteration Planning, it is basically an event where all team members determine how much of the team backlog they can commit to deliver during an upcoming Iteration and the entire work slots are determined. The team summarizes the work as a set of committed iteration goals. The end stage is the daily commitment planning where the team discusses the progress of the project and updates are given.Agile planning life cycle includes involvement of stakeholders, updating the status of the project and checking through what has to be improved for the further action and later improvements through Build-Measure-Learn cycle.The last phase deals with the Estimation step wherein the project expert’s opinions are taken into consideration for the development of the project growth, and breaking the bigger tasks into smaller units which helps in understanding the requirements better. Later, estimation is done through Retrospectives. This involves looking back at events that took place, or works that were produced, and at the end delivers a high quality software.Planning and Estimation is hard, estimates can be made as accurate as possible through a proper collaboration with the Product Owner.In summary, Agile estimation is a team sport where the team members-Estimate smarter not harderLearn from past experience.Only a right planning and estimation delivers the best product.
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INFOGRAPHIC: The Power of Planning and Estimating in Agile
By KnowledgeHut Editor
Estimating and planning is an important aspect of the Agile methodology. Every plan will help in building a platform to develop a project and estimation will help in filling the gap and remove the hindrances in the software development process. The Agile Methodology roughly provides an idea of how a project manager can plan and estimate to make project success. Estimating and planning are the two factors which influence the outcome of any project.Agile planning is all about measuring the speed at which a team can turn user stories into functional production-ready software. Estimating and planning are critical for the success of a software development project. It may involve various challenges due to estimation done by the wrong person which leads to mismatch in the process. It is a waste, if a team works without any specific requirement, and moreover if the tasks are not assigned properly, it may result in excess time and efforts.Agile planning bears a great significance when compared to Non-Agile planning.The step-by-step actions are taken through the user stories, whereas in case of Non-Agile planning, the focus is more on the problem. Often a question arises as to how one should implement Scrum for a large-scaled software development. It can be through 5 levels of Agile planning because they render flexibility on how you and the organization want to implement planning, based on teams, environment, and culture. The planning levels start with product vision which includes product owner taking care of the entire product right from the beginning with respect to the product structure as well. Product roadmap planning, which focuses on implementing the product involves product manager and the product owner. The next step is release planning where the project manager and his team involves and delivers the releasable product.Coming to Iteration Planning, it is basically an event where all team members determine how much of the team backlog they can commit to deliver during an upcoming Iteration and the entire work slots are determined. The team summarizes the work as a set of committed iteration goals. The end stage is the daily commitment planning where the team discusses the progress of the project and updates are given.Agile planning life cycle includes involvement of stakeholders, updating the status of the project and checking through what has to be improved for the further action and later improvements through Build-Measure-Learn cycle.The last phase deals with the Estimation step wherein the project expert’s opinions are taken into consideration for the development of the project growth, and breaking the bigger tasks into smaller units which helps in understanding the requirements better. Later, estimation is done through Retrospectives. This involves looking back at events that took place, or works that were produced, and at the end delivers a high quality software.Planning and Estimation is hard, estimates can be made as accurate as possible through a proper collaboration with the Product Owner.In summary, Agile estimation is a team sport where the team members-Estimate smarter not harderLearn from past experience.Only a right planning and estimation delivers the best product.
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INFOGRAPHIC: CSM, PSM and PSD: Certification Features and Benefits
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Scrum provides an iterative framework that helps achieve the project goals in an appropriate manner. Today, Scrum is not just alive as the ongoing workshops and seminars. It is known as the bread and butter of businesses, and there exists Scrum Master who designs Scrum framework for the organizations. Since it is related to an employment, many questions have started coming up on Scrum. One of the questions that most of the people are asking is the difference between the various levels of the Scrum Master Certification. Let’s move a little back to understand the meaning of the certification. Certification is all about the trust and proficiency. Before proceeding, it is very important to get the true reason for the certification, in order to attain proper options. “Top-down doesn’t cut it anymore. As our world continues to change, Agile business structure will not only become invaluable but non negotiable. Agile and Scrum present a significant opportunity across industries and roles for companies to work better and create joyful, efficient, and productive workplaces. The 2016 State of Scrum report shows that successful businesses of all types use Scrum.” -Scrum Alliance interim CEO Lisa W. Hershman Points of Differentiation: How does any organization figure out the competency level of an employee in a particular domain? The best way is to arrange an assessment program, where an employee can exhibit his knowledge and this is equivalent to many certification programs. Let us compare and contrast the various Scrum certifications like Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Professional Scrum Developer (PSD). This will help you choose the right certification that fits your requirements. 1) What are CSM, PSM, and PSD? Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is a foundation-level certification that guides the team members on how to use the Scrum principles to achieve a project goal. Professional Scrum Master (PSM) demonstrates the teams on the Scrum principles to apply it in real-world situations. Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) details the Scrum principles to build a software successfully. 2) How to get certified? CSM is a degree program where you have to enrol your name with the institute and attend the classes for two-days (16 hours) and the assignments. In the end, you have to clear the CSM test with a passing score of 24 out of 35 questions in two attempts. PSM and PSD are entirely different from CSM. These certifications do not require you to attend the classes. You just need to pass the exam with the passing marks of 68 out of 80 questions in 1 hour. It requires additionally paid attempts on failure. 3)What are the different levels of certification? CSM requires only one level of certification, known as CSM level 1. PSM consists of the 3 levels of assessment- PSM I, PSM II and PSM III. PSD entails only one level of certification- PSD I. 4) What is the Exam Format? The exam format of CSM is quite easy. The test consists of 35 MCQs followed by 2 attempts and the time limit is 90 days. On the other hand, PSM and PSD certification programs consist of 80 MCQs in a 60-minutes time limit. If you are looking to build your career as a Professional Scrum Master, you need to learn a few quick hacks to clear the PSM certification exam. 5) How much does it cost? The Certified Scrum Master Certification costs around $1,000 - $1,300, whereas Professional Scrum Master training costs around $1,000 - $1,300 and the training cost for Professional Scrum Developer is $200 per attempt. 6) What is the certificate renewal duration? You need to renew your CSM certificate after every two years. For each renewal, you have to pay $250. On the other hand, talking about the PSM and PSD credential renewal, they have come up with a lifetime validity. Once achieved, these will stay throughout your life. 7) How much is the salary after certification? 8) Who are eligible for the certification? The CSM training and certification is ideal for: Project Managers Software Developers Product Owners Software Testers Team Lead The PSM training course is beneficial for: People with the knowledge of Scrum practices Scrum Masters Managers Scrum team members The PSD certification course can be taken by the: Developers working on JAVA platforms Scrum Professionals IT Professionals 9) What are benefits of the certification? 10) Are there any prerequisites for the certification? To achieve CSM certification, people simply need to have knowledge of Scrum. PSM certification requires 4-5 years of experience as a Scrum Master and for Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) you need to have knowledge of programming. Concluding Thoughts All the 3 certifications are highly compatible, with their own unique benefits. The PSM course can be more appealing than CSM. But as far as the originality and the history of the CSM program are concerned, it can compete with PSM. However, the features like no renewal, content reliability and the average salary of PSM and PSD, make both of them stand out from the crowd.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Implementations Of Leading SAFe 4.5 in the Organisation
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"INFOGRAPHIC: How DevOps Is Helping Organizations Remodel In 2017"
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"INFOGRAPHIC: How E-Learning Can Help Improve Your Career Prospects"
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Education is a vital aspect of anyone’s life. If you’re serious with your career, being open to opportunities that would allow you to learn new skills that would allow you to have a more attractive resume. In this technology-driven world, people should settle for nothing less than continuous betterment of the self in order to adapt to equally dynamic career challenges. One of the opportunities that you certainly should consider is E-Learning. The Many Benefits of E-Learning: Online courses are brimming with advantages that serve to make them practically one of the best options for people who want to ensure that their careers would continuously be on the rise. One of these is the obvious flexibility involved in them. Most e-Learning institutions give their students plenty of liberty to adjust the courses that they take based on their present schedule. This way, you certainly will not have a hard time juggling between your work and chosen courses. As for the actual advantages that e-Learning brings to the table, though, two of the most significant are the acquisition of real-life experience, besides a variety of other important skills. Most courses offer students the chance to receive vital hands-on experience that they would not normally be able to get in conventional classroom settings. There’s also no denying the fact that people who are able to simultaneously handle the pressure of work and school life are regarded more highly than most employers. Skills You Can Develop from E-Learning: Most online courses center on developing one’s professional skills further. This is basically a no-brainer as one can never really be satisfied with one’s present skill set. Companies who are software dependent, for instance, constantly introduce updates to it If you are under the employment of such a company, how can you possibly keep up with the flow if you do not arm yourself with the necessary skills that would allow you to work optimally in the long run? It’s for this reason why you should think of e-Learning as necessary improvements that you need to undergo in order to always be good at your profession. These are vital mindsets that anyone looking for a new career to start on or who wants to get a promotion should adapt. Taking part in e-Learning also equips you with the necessary management skills that would only ever help you in your climb up the corporate ladder. There is no shortage of online courses that focus primarily on this skill alone, which is a telling sign of its importance in one’s career growth. With it, you would be able to easily hone your communication, supervision, team-building, and organization skills better; aspects that most companies hold in high regard. E-Learning Offers Better Job Placement Prospects: Lastly, how can you possibly shun the possibility of landing your dream job? What’s good is that most online courses actually throw in plenty of job placement support for students who have completed them. Most give you direct connections to companies and individuals that are looking to hire new employees. These direct referrals often result in high chances of smooth classroom-workplace transitions. Still wondering how you can face interview with confidence? Check out 5 simple methods to follow while attending a job interview. Use below code to embed this infographic on your website:
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"INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of IT"
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Technology is rapidly changing at a staggering pace. The rapid change of technology has driven an increased demand for highly competent IT professionals to meet the needs of the future. Many people now wonder what exactly these professionals need to know to prepare for this future. In order to determine this we must look at the trends, technologies, and jobs that will dominate the landscape of tomorrow. IT Trends Shaping The Future There are many mega trends are currently influencing how technology will be used in the future. For example, there is starting to be a greater connection between people and the internet. People now view the internet as more than a piece of technology but as a mental, social, and physical extension of themselves. This means they also expect to have access to technology everywhere and on any device. The “Internet of Things” is another major trend. The internet is now expected to be digitally linked to objects we use on a daily basis. At the same time big data is emerging providing new opportunities and challenges while artificial intelligence is putting computers in the position to make decisions. The shared economy is also creating a need for digital transparency and trust mechanisms that allow direct exchange of goods and services. People also now want to utilize 3D-printing and other technology to create physical materials on the spot. All of these trends are greatly influencing our current and future technology demands and needs. IT Technology of the Future Due to the current trends and advancements technology will look a lot different in the future. Here are some of the technologies that will be shaping our world in the future: Space drones: NASA has issued a challenge for designers to develop drones that can operate inside a space station. 760mph trains: PayPal, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been pioneering the new Hyperloop system. These “trains” can travel up to 760mph through a vacuum tube, propelled by compressed air and induction motors. With this technology passengers could travel between San Francisco and LA in 35 minutes. Using sound to fight forest fires: We all know that wild fires are a major problem in many areas of the country. Luckily, these fires will one day be fought by drones that direct loud noises at the trees below. Since sound is made up of pressure waves, it can be used to disrupt the air surrounding a fire, cutting off the supply of oxygen to the fuel. This technology can help fire fighters and ultimately save lives. Breathalyser cars: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has developed devices that can monitor alcohol levels by sniffing a driver’s breath or scanning the blood in their fingertips via the steering wheel. With the technology cars can be immobilized the car if levels are too high. Drivers who use this system could even be offered discounts on insurance premiums. Internet for everyone: Elon Musk is requesting permission to send almost 4,000 small satellites into low-Earth orbit. These satellites would beam back a high-speed wireless signal to everyone on the planet. This would provide wi-fi to everyone in the world opening use of the internet and technology to everyone. Personalities for robots: Google has obtained a patent on robot personalities. Owners could have a personality automatically chosen to match their needs, or select one based on a fictional character, or a loved one. These will definitely be the robots of the future. Self-driving trucks: Driverless trucks are cheaper to run than regular rigs. They drive more smoothly and use less fuel while computers never get tired or need breaks. They can also drive in convoys, nose-to-tail, to minimize wind resistance. This type of technology will most likely be the future of transport. Your brain print as a password: A team at Binghamton University, New York looked at the way volunteers’ brain signals changed as they read a list of acronyms. Each person reacted differently enough for the system to predict who was reading the list with 94% accuracy. In the future a version of this technology could be used to verify who is using a computer. Your brain would ultimately be your password. IT Jobs in the Future To take advantage of the trends and technologies identified here, we must also know what jobs will be in demand in the future. These include: Cognitive computing engineer/machine learning specialist: Do you remember IBM’s cognitive computing initiative, Watson which became a “Jeopardy” champion? Cognitive systems are becoming a very large part of IBM’s business plan and other companies are following. The demand for cognitive computing skills is growing and colleges are starting to offer courses and programs that address this need. Blockchain engineer: Many startups are recruiting engineers and developers who are familiar with the technologies behind bitcoin. They want people who have experience in cryptography, distributed systems, hash algorithms, and more. In fact, more than 200 companies and open source projects are seeking to apply blockchain technology to applications such as trading platforms , secure identification cards, and self-executing contracts. GPU cluster engineer: GPU computing improves application performance by offloading compute-intensive portions of the application to the GPU, while the remainder of the code still runs on the CPU. This advantage is key to companies like Facebook, China’s Baidu, and Experian that deal with enormous data sets. Virtual reality engineer: Virtual reality is expanding beyond being exclusive to just gamers. For example, the New York Times, is one of the first newspapers to begin using virtual reality (and Google Cardboard) as a storytelling tool. Goldman Sachs predicts that virtual reality will generate $110 billion, compared to television’s $99 billion, in 10 years. Internet of things architect: Everything is starting to connect to the internet of things. Verizon recently posted a job for an “IoT solutions architect.” People who can work with this technology will be able to shape the future and remain in high demand. Computer security incident responder: Cyber security specialist has been an in-demand job for some time. Incident responders are the people who deal with the effects of an attack or an exploit. They understand security information and event management (SIEM) SIEM. combines a number of functions into a single system and centralizes event logs and other security-related documentation for analysis. The future of technology is definitely bright. Those who understands the IT trends, uses, and jobs of the future will remain in high demand. They will be the people who work with the technology that shapes the future of our world.
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