Link to reflection on agile practices/project management used in projects (What project management strategies did you use in your projects this module? What went well? What would you do differently next time?):
- In both our group projects this mod, my groups have used agile methods - testing, building the functionality, adding styling in small iterations through out the projects. Some of the key principles of agile that we have focused on (from the agile manifesto) were/are: Working software is the primary measure of progress; The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation; and At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts it's behavior accordingly. These principles have helped the groups I've been in develop excellent work products and have a good group dynamic. We also have used Waffle and Github as resources to manage our projects. Next time I might try a different project management tool - something a simpler like Trello with a bit more flexibility or customization to the specific project might be helpful.