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Why Agile Adoption Is Needed to Address SMAC

The world is at the confluence of four technologies: social networking, mobile computing, analytics, and cloud computing (SMAC). Companies worldwide are finding value in embracing the disruption brought by SMAC and the need to adopt agile in order to meet the challenges.

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Mukesh Chaudhary
Mobile Development's Unique Challenges Solved by Agile

Learn how mobile developers are using agile's methodologies to traverse the unique landscape that mobile software presents. Although the Agile Manifesto was written long before smartphones and tablets and other mobile devices were built, agile's methodologies have never been more relevant.

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Noel Wurst
Tips for Scaling Agile Development

It used to be normal to hear that agile projects should be small in both time frame and team size. Now, it seems conventional wisdom dictates that we should be scaling agile. But how do you go about doing this? Mukesh Chaudhary lists some useful tips to scale efficiently.

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Mukesh Chaudhary
What Is a Best Practice?

“Best practice” is a term that you hear thrown around frequently in IT. Inevitably, someone finds a way to do something and then labels it a best practice. The key thing to remember when it comes to best practices is that what cures others may kill you.

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Joe Townsend
Do You Need an Agile Coach or Consultant? What’s the Difference?

Agile coaches, consultants, ScrumMasters—there are loads of people out there using any number of these titles in hopes of gaining your business. But what do they really bring to the table? It depends on more than what certifications they have. Like excellent teachers, it has to come from within.

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Noel Wurst
Helpful Lessons to Successfully Transition to Scrum

The agile adoption trend continues to gain momentum. Additionally, among all the agile methodologies, Scrum remains the most popular way for implementing agile. Mukesh Chaudhary shares some helpful lessons to make a successful transition to Scrum and avoid a negative hybrid called ScrumBut.

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Mukesh Chaudhary
Why Agile Doesn't Always Work

There are plenty of people who don’t believe agile development is worth the hype. And they may be right. Find out why some people are so opposed to agile.

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Mike Brown
Lean, Agile, Lean Agile—What's the Difference?

Not everyone is going to embrace agile or lean, and even those who do often disagree on their overall definitions. The truth is that each method has its own individual meaning and benefit to your company. When you combine them, you truly maximize their potential.

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Noel Wurst