Agile analysis and design

1- Agile modeling

2- Chartering

The Crystal development process is cyclical/iterative.

Its primary components are chartering, delivery cycles, and project wrap-up.

Chartering involves creating a project charter, which can last from a few days to a few weeks.

Chartering consists of four activities:

1) Building the core project team

2) Performing an Exploratory 360° assessment

3) Fine tuning the methodology

4) Building the initial project plan

Source : [Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game – 2nd Edition. Alistair Cockburn.]

Examples of questions for the PMI-ACP exam :

Question 1 :

In which agile project management methodology does chartering play a significant role?
A. TDD
B. Crystal
C. XP
D. FDD

 Answer 1 :

B – The Crystal development process is cyclical/iterative. Its primary components are chartering, delivery cycles, and project wrap-up. Chartering involves creating a project charter, which can last from a few days to a few weeks. Chartering consists of four activities: 1) Building the core project team, 2) performing an Exploratory 360° assessment, 3) fine tuning the methodology, and 3) building the initial project plan. [Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game – 2nd Edition. Alistair Cockburn.] [Agile analysis and design]

Question 2 :

What is the purpose of the Exploratory 360 assessment?
A. To define the core project team
B. To assess project soundness in terms of business value and feasibility
C. To conduct an introspective reflection on the team makeup
D. To define a project mission and vision

 Answer 2 :

B – The executive sponsor conducts the Exploratory 360° assessment to assess the business case of the project. Several dimensions are explored: business value, requirements, domain area, and technology impacts. Based on the results the team adjusts the Crystal methodology to the need or, in some cases, the project may be cancelled if serious issues are discovered. [Agile Software Development: The Cooperative Game – 2nd Edition. Alistair Cockburn.] [Agile analysis and design]

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