LO2 - Methods

Question 1

What are the 7 key Lean principles?

Answer 1

1. Eliminate waste
2. Amplify learning
3. Decide as late as possible
4. Deliver as fast as possible
5. Empower the team
6. Build integrity in
7. See the whole

Question 2

Describe the 3 ways of DevOps?

Answer 2

First Way: Principle of flow:

Working from team to team to maximise the flow to provide more value to the customer in a shorter time.

Second Way: The principles of feedback

Receiving fast and constant feedback from the customer to improve service.

Third Way: The principles of continual learning and experimentation:

Experimenting with ideas to see what can improve the delivery. This knowledge is then shared throughout the company.

Question 3

What is Agile?

Answer 3

Methods built on the iterative approach but focused on human-centric ideas where software is evolved by collaboration between teams and customers.

Question 4

Explain the 4 values of the Agile Manifesto?

Answer 4

Individuals and Interactions over process and tools

Working Software over comprehensive documentation

Customer Collaboration over contract negotiation

Responding to Change over following a plan