Jennifer Greene & Andrew Stellman 
Learning Agile [EPUB ebook] 
Understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban

Learning Agile is a comprehensive guide to the most popular agile methods, written in a light and engaging style that makes it easy for you to learn.Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development, but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from, the decision to "go agile" can be tricky. This practical book helps you sort it out, first by grounding you in agiles underlying principles, then by describing four specificand well-usedagile methods: Scrum, extreme programming (XP), Lean, and Kanban.Each method focuses on a different area of development, but they all aim to change your teams mindsetfrom individuals who simply follow a plan to a cohesive group that makes decisions together. Whether youre considering agile for the first time, or trying it again, youll learn how to choose a method that best fits your team and your company.Understand the purpose behind agiles core values and principles Learn Scrums emphasis on project management, self-organization, and collective commitment Focus on software design and architecture with XP practices such as test-first and pair programming Use Lean thinking to empower your team, eliminate waste, and deliver software fast Learn how Kanbans practices help you deliver great software by managing flow Adopt agile practices and principles with an agile coach