A Scrum project schedule is comprised of a sequence of Sprints that are designed to address the product backlog.
The initial Scrum project schedule is similar to conventional project schedules. However, as the project progresses it becomes much more iterative and fluid in nature. It is designed around required product attributes that are defined by a product release feature set. A product backlog represents the items that need to be completed during the project to attain the functionality that enables the release features.
The product backlog is addressed by a series of Sprints that are usually from 1–4 weeks in duration. During a Sprint a team focuses on a single task (or sometimes multiple tasks) until it is complete or the Sprint’s time has elapsed. The project schedule represents a list of end-to-end Sprints, and their associated time frames, that lead to project completion.
Project Information: CapraTek® a longtime leader in computer server
technology, is developing Alfred!, an integrated wireless smart-home system
that seamlessly connects household electronics, appliances, and devices.
While many of the functions Alfred! will
manage are actually third party devices, one that is being designed and
manufactured by CapraTek® specifically for the Alfred! system is a smart
thermostat for the consumer market. You have been brought in as the project
manager for the IOS software that will interface with Alfred! and the
thermostat.
Your company(CapraTek) leadership has settled on Scrum as its development methodology. You have been given the go ahead to start the project planning. After having your first team meeting (presented in the CapraTek scenario which is an attachment titled, Project Scope Meeting), you will create a product backlog and a project schedule.
Directions:
View the CapraTek: Project Scope Meeting attachment.
Complete the following two parts to this assessment.
Part 1: Product Backlog
Create a prioritized product backlog for the first software release.
Part 2: Project Schedule
Use your product backlog to create a project schedule. It should depict your estimated Sprint durations for the backlog. If you use a software program to create the schedule, cut and paste it into your Word document along with Part 1 of this assessment.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Please use the details in the provided attachments to support the work of this assignment. Please use specific details for the attachments including names, titles, and quotes in the assignment to be sure that it all ties together.
