IT 280 Team Project Development with Agile
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Summary
Developing a software solution requires more than just knowing how to program. Software development includes analysis, design, documentation, maintenance, testing, debugging, and deployment. These parts of the development process are integrated by following a methodology. Additionally, software development is a highly collaborative activity, where soft skills like effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to give and receive feedback, are keys to a successful software project. This class will cover the fundamentals of team development (Team Dynamics and Sociotechnical Theories) and three of the Agile methodologies—Scrum, Kanban, and XP—for software projects, using lectures and hands-on group projects. Students will work in teams on project and team building simulations during the quarter.
Texts
TEAM TOPOLOGIES: Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow, 2nd Edition by Mathew Skelton and Manuel Pais. IT Revolution (2025). ISBN: 978-1966280002. NOTE: Youi should ensure you get the 2nd Edition version.
Debugging Teams Better Productivity Through Collaboration is available as a PDF on D2L at no charge.
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