Agile Landscape - Entry: 6 levels of planning

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6 levels of planning in the context of eXtreme Programming

6 Levels of Planning in eXtreme Programming

1. Release Planning:

   • Determines the overall vision and goals for the project.
   • Identifies the major features to be included in each release.
   • Provides an initial roadmap for the project.

2. Iteration Planning:

   • Breaks down the features identified in release planning into smaller, manageable tasks.
   • Determines the specific tasks to be completed in each iteration.
   • Estimates the time and effort required for each task.

3. Daily Planning:

   • Involves the team members planning their daily activities.
   • Ensures that team members are aware of their priorities for the day.
   • Helps in keeping the development process on track.

4. Stand-Up Meetings:

   • Quick daily meetings where team members share their progress, plans, and any obstacles.
   • Promotes transparency and collaboration within the team.
   • Allows for quick problem-solving and adjustments.

5. Releases:

   • Involves the delivery of a potentially shippable product increment.
   • Focused on delivering value to the stakeholders.
   • Provides feedback that can be incorporated into future iterations.

6. Roadmap Planning:

   • Looks at the bigger picture beyond the current release.
   • Considers long-term goals and strategies for the project.
   • Guides future release and iteration planning.

Resources:

1. Agile Alliance - XP Planning
2. Scrum Alliance - Levels of Planning in XP
3. XP Practices - Planning

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