Sprint 1 – Retrospective

This week, the first sprint has concluded! And boy, there was a lot to learn and improve upon. For one, within my group, I was the Scrum Master, and it is a bit harder than I anticipated. I had some ideas to organize coming into it already, but sometimes, ideas don’t always meet with reality. At times, things were really effortless, and at others, they were rather difficult.

Some things that worked really well, was the overall organization. As a group, I realized that we were all heading into unknown waters, working with a code base that, though we had some idea of, in reality, we truly had no idea how much of it worked. Because of this uncertainty in many areas, I knew it was crucial to try and share our knowledge with each other as the sprint progressed. Some of the biggest boons, and though it was a bit of luck as well, was splitting our different members into the different portions of our issues.
As an example, we had a cluster of issues in our frontend, backend, and API that dealt with the same thing. Essentially, we had to update/add lots documentation, licenses, etc! This looked very simple at first, but there was some difficulty with clarity, since we simply weren’t familiar with what the specs were. We split three of our members into the three issues, and as we worked on the issues, I made a effort to make sure everyone is keeping each other updated, and this allowed us to realize that despite it being the same issue, we were actually doing things differently from one another. This allowed us to quickly establish what we should do as a group, and from there, we were able to progress forward without additional confusion.

Although things did work well because of our constant sharing of what we learned, not everything went smoothly. Some things that I tried to do as Scrum Master was make sure my group was not overly pressured or crunched for time. In my initial thoughts, I figured that we would have enough ‘brawn’ to sort out the issues with some commitment, and knowing how stressful a time crunch can be, I was very, very lax at times when important issues were being resolved. This relaxed attitude helped with the team morale, but it also did not do much to help with the issues and even stalled some issues. Moving forward, I hope to strike a balance between calming the team when things are not coming to a close, and trying to nudge them forward more when the deadlines are approaching.

As a team, I genuinely believe that we did very well. The biggest flaw in our teamwork, was not actually when we collaborated, but some team members doing things on their own, but these were only very minor issues such as changing issue names without telling anyone, which caused some confusion, as well as encountering a problem and trying to fix it without telling any other group members. Both instances, were very minor at best, and as soon as they were noticed, were stamped out already. Specifically, we know that moving forward, all group members need to try to communicate problems with the team before silently fixing them, and if a issue needs a new name, the new name needs to properly describe what the issue is.

Individually as well, I believe that I was very caught up with making sure that the team functioned, and though that was a great thing, it also negatively impacted my performance as an individual. I oversaw much of the progress, and was kept updated on how various systems worked, so I believe I have a good understanding of how the project works, but I have very little real work to show for it. Moving forward, despite being the Scrum Master, I have to not only manage the group and keep an eye on things, but also use my own abilities to push things forward.

Updating Dev container files
Updating/adding Documentation, licensing, etc

Finally, as much as there was lacking, I believe that moving forward, things will be much smoother. Our group has many great developers, and this was our first time doing a sprint. I already have many ideas on how to improve, and though it might be a bit of trial and error at times, we as a team, have all the ability to clear out our issues!

From the blog CS@Worcester – Bored Coding by iisbor and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.

week-6

Hello, and welcome to week six. I’m on spring break this week, so I will experience some activities like going to a resort or doing wild things for fun outside my comfort zone. However, I still need to complete the complex and lengthy tasks of studying and returning to school for some exams and schoolwork related. After finishing the fifth chapter, I’ll continue with the book’s sixth chapter. I read and picked what stuck with me was the reading selection “Dig Deeper.”

This pattern connected with me since it applies to everyone who has engaged themselves in a subject that might be thought-stimulating. Workers may want assistance with code maintenance and clarification of skill levels due to the issue of developers needing a basic understanding of the tools and methodologies. It can stand the resources and knowledge support while putting them above the creative process. One can prepare to support the time and effort necessary to read primary sources, comprehend ideas’ historical and cultural context, and practice what they have learned.

However, I can only partially agree with aspects of that technique; it provides a comprehensive understanding of software development features, which is essential when analyzing current open-source implementations. Together with a blog post, it has some gaps in the papers and articles.

Have you noticed that the practice has altered how you think about the work you want to do in the future or the overall career path you want to take?

Learning how to tackle and troubleshoot complicated problems, this activity can help me become a better problem-solver. Also, they can better pinpoint areas where deep thinking might enhance performance through code optimization. The practice can boost my self-confidence and capacity to produce value early with solid expertise in a particular field to take on new challenges and offer quick answers, such as finding pieces and enhancing the project. It can combine improved teamwork and communication by explaining challenging concepts and ideas to other team members and stockholders. Even more job opportunities to stand out, looking for developers with deep knowledge and the ability to provide expertise in specific industries.

From the blog Andrew Lam’s little blog by Andrew Lam and used with permission of the author. All other rights reserved by the author.