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https://github.com/deva-246/forage-agile-methodology


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# Forage-Agile-Methodology-Forage



How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Cognizant. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.



**https://www.theforage.com/simulations/cognizant/agile-methodology-io6p**



## Task One: Waterfall vs Agile



Pros and Cons of the two methodologies



**What you'll learn**



The fundamentals of project management methodologies, Agile and Waterfall. 



**What you'll do**



Create a presentation with succinct analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the two project management methodologies, Agile and Waterfall. 



## Task Two: User Stories



Informal description of features from the user’s point of view



**What you'll learn**



How to define a user story



**What you'll do**



Identify 3-5 user stories for a new futuristic project, an interplanetary video-conferencing application



## Task Three: Role Assignments and Ceremonies



Preparing for the project kick-off



**What you'll learn**



The fundamentals of the most popular process framework, Scrum



**What you'll do**



Create a 1-2 page document explaining the role assignment and ceremonies in a Scrum



## Task Four: Agile Tools and Concepts



Hands-on with Agile



**What you'll learn**



An understanding of the key concepts in Agile methodology, including complexity & estimations, a backlog and a burndown chart. 



**What you'll do**



Complete a quiz to test your knowledge of key Agile concepts.



## Task Five: Agile Curve Balls



Preparing for the challenges



**What you'll learn**



How to resolve common issues that arise during a sprint



**What you'll do**



Diagnose what is broken in the development process and suggest a remedy for the video-conferencing application



## Task Six: Agile Methodology Review and Additional Resources



Let’s recap what we learned



**What you'll learn**



Recap the key points you've learned



**What you'll do**



Read some additional materials on Agile 



Complete a multi-choice quiz