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Nader Fkih Hassen
Nader Fkih Hassen

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Day 7 - Learning Scrum – The Developer’s Guide to Teamwork

Day 7 of my 30 Days of Learning 📘

we took a deep dive into Scrum, the agile framework that helps teams build better software in a structured, iterative way. Up until this point, I was mostly focused on code — but this session helped me see the bigger picture of how professional software projects are organized.

🔑 Key Lessons:
Scrum is structured but flexible.
It’s based on short, time-boxed cycles called sprints (usually 2–4 weeks). At the end of each sprint, you deliver a working piece of the product.

Scrum roles are clearly defined:

  • Product Owner: defines features, maintains the backlog.
  • Scrum Master: facilitates the process, removes blockers.
  • Development Team: builds the product.

We practiced sprint planning, retrospectives, and simulated a daily standup.

I learned how a backlog isn’t just a task list — it’s a living document that guides the team toward the product vision.

✅ Takeaways:

  • Scrum provides structure, accountability, and a rhythm to development.
  • It encourages frequent feedback and incremental improvements, which keeps the team aligned with real user needs.
  • I also learned how much developers rely on clear communication and shared goals, not just technical skill.

❓Question:
If you've worked on a team before — was it structured like Scrum? How did that affect your productivity or collaboration?

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