CAD Agile Development Practices Flashcards

In Agile development, what is the primary purpose of a Definition of Done (DoD)?

Answer: To create a shared understanding of when work is complete

The Definition of Done establishes transparent, shared criteria that all team members agree constitutes completed work.

Which practice helps an Agile team reduce integration risk throughout the sprint?

Answer: Continuous integration with frequent commits

Continuous integration with frequent commits detects integration issues early, reducing the risk of large merge conflicts.

What is the recommended approach when a developer discovers technical debt during a sprint?

Answer: Make it visible to the team and negotiate with the Product Owner

Agile teams should make technical debt transparent so the Product Owner can prioritize it alongside business features.

How does pair programming support Agile development practices?

Answer: It provides real-time code review and shared knowledge

Pair programming enables continuous code review, immediate feedback, and spreads knowledge across the team.

What is the Agile approach to handling changing requirements mid-sprint?

Answer: Evaluate impact with the team and negotiate scope with the Product Owner

Agile teams evaluate the impact of changes and work with the Product Owner to adjust scope while protecting the sprint goal.

Which metric best indicates an Agile team's sustainable development pace?

Answer: Consistent velocity across multiple sprints

Consistent velocity over multiple sprints demonstrates a sustainable, predictable pace of delivery.