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What is Scrum Methodology

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
An agile methodology that uses small, focused development teams to produce functional deliveries known as sprints.
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Scrum Software Development Methodology
Ruth Guthrie (California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch719
Abstract
Scrum is a software development methodology that is growing in popularity. It is an agile development technique that allows user requirements to change throughout the development of the project. Scrum is often described as appropriate for small development programs with high uncertainty of requirements. This article describes scrum methodology at a high level. The advantages and disadvantages of adopting scrum methodology are reviewed. Impediments to adopting scrum and remedies are also discussed.
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