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  • The Definition of Done in Agile DW

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    In scrum, the definition of done is a simple checklist that helps the development team ensure a story is complete and ready for shipping. The items on the list are nothing special by themselves, but diligently ensuring that all user stories satisfy the definition of done is key to delivering quality, well documented results. Here…

  • How is Data Warehousing Different?

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    While there are many similarities between data warehousing and software development, there are common situations when applying scrum to data warehousing initiatives and projects that may not apply to software development. We don’t deliver software I’ve seen several data people read the agile principles and immediately take issue with the term ‘working software’. The agile…

  • Is Agile Data Warehousing Worthwile?

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    Data warehouses (DWs) built using waterfall methodologies are not doomed to failure. Despite the headlines we see of how often DWs fail, many of them do succeed. I worked on several DWs earlier in my career that used a traditional waterfall software development lifecycle (SDLC). In my experience, the projects were massively over schedule and…

  • Agile Data Warehousing

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    In my ScrumMaster certification course, the instructor started the day with a group exercise.  He broke the class into groups of two with each team having a ‘manager’ and a ’developer’.  Our first task was to navigate around a small section of the room with the manager giving direction (start, stop, left turn, right turn)…