History of Scrum

Scrum originated in the 1980s from Japanese manufacturing concepts, particularly Toyota’s lean production. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland formalised Scrum for software development in the 1990s, drawing inspiration from rugby’s collaborative team dynamics. As one of the first Agile frameworks, Scrum introduced sprints, daily standups, and retrospectives, revolutionising project management through iterative development, transparency, and continuous improvement practices.

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History of Agile

Agile methodology emerged in the 1990s as a response to rigid, documentation-heavy software development processes. The 2001 Agile Manifesto, signed by seventeen developers, prioritised individuals over processes, working software over documentation, customer collaboration over contracts, and responding to change over plans. This revolutionary approach transformed software development, emphasising iterative delivery, team collaboration, and adaptability to changing requirements throughout projects.