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5 Focusing Steps in the context of Mikado Method

5 Focusing Steps in Mikado Method

The 5 Focusing Steps in the Mikado Method are a systematic approach to tackling complex software refactoring or development tasks:

  1. Start:

    • Choose the initial task or goal that you want to accomplish.

  2. Explore:

    • Identify all dependencies of the initial task, creating a visual map of the relationships between different components.

  3. Stabilize:

    • Analyze the dependencies to understand their impact on the task at hand.
    • Identify the first step that needs to be addressed to begin untangling the dependencies.

  4. Simplify:

    • Work incrementally, focusing on simplifying each step of the process.
    • Refactor, clean up, or rewrite code as needed while keeping the end goal in mind.

  5. Complete:

    • Repeat the process of exploring, stabilizing, and simplifying until you have achieved the initial goal without introducing new issues.

By following these steps, teams can break down complex tasks into manageable pieces, address dependencies effectively, and incrementally improve their codebase without introducing more significant issues.

Resources:

  1. Mikado Method - Official website
  2. Agile Alliance - Mikado Method
  3. GitHub Repository for Mikado Method

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