Course Code: asazbsp
Duration: 7 hours
Prerequisites:

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Overview:
Introductions & ice breaker
Agile history & manifesto refresher
Scrum overview
Setting up Scrum projects in ADO
Creating code repositories in ADO
Backlogs & user stories
Sizing user stories with story points
Creating a backlog in ADO - using different work item types
Working with code & ADO repositories using Git
Scrum simulation with ADO - setting up sprints, simulating events, checking outcomes
Collaboration & communication in sprints and using ADO
Sprint closure - velocity & reporting
Documenting sprint activity in the ADO Wiki
Planning & scrum
Course Outline:

High level topics :Implementing Agile/Scrum best practices.
 

Specific topics

Introduction to Azure DevOps Boards:
• Overview of Azure DevOps and its services.
• Introduction to Azure DevOps Boards and its key features.
• Understanding the basic terminology (Work Items, Backlog, Boards, Sprints, etc.).

Work Item Types:
• Exploring different types of work items (User Stories, Features, Tasks, Epics, etc.).
• Customising work item types to match your team's workflow.

Collaboration and Communication:
• Using discussion threads on work items.
• Mentioning team members in comments.
• Notifications and alerts.

Introduction to Azure DevOps Wiki:
• Creating a Wiki in your Azure DevOps project.
• Understanding the structure of the Wiki.

Some participants may find the following content unfamiliar or new.:

Setting up a Project:
• Creating a new project in Azure DevOps.
• Configuring project settings and permissions.
• Defining areas and iterations for better organisation.

Backlogs and Boards:
• Creating and managing a product backlog.
• Prioritising and grooming backlog items.
• Working with Scrum/Kanban boards for visualising and managing work.

Sprint Planning:
• Creating and managing sprints.
• Assigning work items to sprints.
• Monitoring sprint progress and velocity. Capacity planning for team members.