Application of Scrum to this course

Review the list of objectives and topics in the course syllabus, interpreting them as a list of functional and non-functional requirements
We will construct a "course backlog", starting with this list
As the term progresses, we will work down this backlog, in sprints
We will reflect on each sprint, and apply the lessons learned to the next one

The Scrum model can be applied to all kinds of projects. It is not limited to software development.

A core element of this model, which is a variant of the "agile development" philosophy, is learning by experience:

Incremental evolution of the product, including the requirements, the design, and the implementation

Reflecting periodically on not only how the product can be improved, but also on how the development process can be improved, and then applying what has been learned to the next iteration

First Assignment

What: 5-10 minute oral presentation, with supporting slides or web pages
When: in class, next Wednesday, 13 January
Topic: What architecture, toolset, and standards should we use for the development of the IESP software?
Objectives: Decide on which combination of tools, or web application development framework, you think would be best for the class to use this term, and convince the rest of the class.

Elements to Address

Web application development framework, if any. For examples, see tables at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_application_frameworks.
Standard(s) for Web display content (e.g., HTML 4.0 Transitional, XHTML 1.0)
Language for algorithmic content (e.g., Java, Python, Perl, PHP, combinations)
Database or other persistent data object storage solution (e.g., MySQL, DB2, Apache Derby, Zope), and
standard for access to database
Configuration management and revision control tool (e.g., CVS, SVN, )
Tool(s) for managing Scrum artifacts, including user stories, project and spring backlog queues, and sprint burndown table/graph). (e.g., Scrumworks, or MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets)
Anything else you can think of, that we need to decide about the development environment, tools, and standards
Overall architectural view, of how these fit together

Plan for five minutes, with a few minutes of optional addition material if there is time, or to address anticipated questions.

If the list above is too long for five minutes, prioritize. Focus on the key essentials.

See the References below for some places to start looking for ideas.

Assume we will be using Scrum as a project management model.

Things for You to Do

For Friday: Consider whether we should try scheduling Scrum meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or instead use a discussion board on FSU's Blackboard system.
For next Wednesday: Do the assignment described above.
If you were not in the CEN 4020 class last term:
- Read about Scrum, using any Web sources you want. A starting point might be the notes from last term, linked from the Notes page for this course.
- Browse the IESP Project requirements documents done by the students that term. (Links are provided at http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~baker/swe2/restricted/

Class Meeting #1: Wednesday, Week 1

Topics for Today

Application of Scrum to this course

First Assignment

Elements to Address

Things for You to Do

References