PROFESSIONAL SCRUM WITH TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER 2010

This book offers a practical approach to running Agile software projects using the popular Scrum methodology.  It focuses on the tools and templates that come with Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2010, including the TFS Scrum template, showing how to apply them effectively in real-world project environments.   The authors start with an overview of the interaction of traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and Team Foundation Server.   They show how  iterative approaches enable teams to reliably deliver both commercial software and internal projects. The author describes the key templates that come with the product and demonstrates the best practices for using them. He covers the key data items to track and reviews the specific reports that turn that data into actionable information. But this is more than just a book about tools---it is a book about process and results. It focuses on the artifacts that must be in place to keep a project on track and heading in the right direction. This includes team models, process models and detailed tracking assets. While Visual Studio enables easy visibility to project metrics, the tools and data can become overwhelming. This book highlights the most pertinent information so that everyone involved can see just what is necessary. Developers and managers can track their work in Visual Studio, while other stake holders, from executives to beta testers, can use a web browser or Office to access the same information. This book addresses the messy challenges of communication, organization and resource constraints. It draws from experience of projects spanning the "envisioning phase" to "ship mode", using Visual Studio with Team Foundation Server to organize and track progress using Scrum methods. In short, this book combines the theory and practical experience to help the reader ship great software.

Professional guidance on using Microsoft's Visual Studio toolset for agile project management Focusing on both process and results, this professional guide offers a practical approach to running agile software projects using Visual Studio's project management templates and tools. You'll first get a thorough overview of the interaction between traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and the Microsoft Soutions Framework, before drilling down into the detail. The book covers tools, best practices, key templates, key data, team and process models, necessary tracking assets?and a host of other project challenges, such as project communication, organization, and budgets. Shows how to use Microsoft's agile Visual Studio toolset for agile project management Written by the CTO of Microsoft Technology Centers, this is an authoritative guide to agile development for all Microsoft-based projects Teaches basic concepts through best practices for delivering great software on time Covers the interaction of traditional, scrum-based agile development techniques and the Microsoft Solutions Framework Focuses on what must be in place to keep a project on track, including team models, process models, detailed tracking assets, and more Professional Scrum with Team foundation Server 2010 combines theory with practical experience to help experienced software project managers and developers ship reliable software on time.