ALISTAIR COCKBURN ON: THE AGILE MANIFESTO
The Agile Manifesto was drafted and ratified in 2001. The document specifies 4 values and 12 principles. In theory at least, these values and principles form the underlying philosophy of design behind every Agile practice.
It’s 12 years later. What’s changed?
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In the present day, the value of the Manifesto is routinely called into question. Some folks want to add new content, or change existing content, and even DELETE some of it.
Some very vocal people in the Agile community are even on record as stating that “it does not say very much at all.”
Other “vocal locals”, from Boston, who we might call “Manifesto fundamentalists”, are saying that the 4 values and 12 principles are super-important, and as timely as ever.
Which is it?
What is the Agile Manifesto?
Why do you care?
Is the document a dead letter, or actually more important than ever before?
ALISTAIR COCKBURN was there when the Manifesto happened. He helped make it happen and is a signatory. He is one of a kind and has stories and lore about the origin of the Manifesto that you cannot make up.
During this event Alistair connects the past, present and future of the Manifesto, and explains how to translate the Manifesto principles into effective Agile practices you can use today.
And more. We have absolutely no idea what he might say next.
Can you DO a principle? A value?
What is a methodology?
What does certification on a practice have to do with the Agile Manifesto?
This is sure to be a highly informative and entertaining meeting. (Let the record show that previous conference sessions by this speaker have included dancing girls (on one occasion) and men in kilts playing bagpipes (on another.) Prepare to be surprised!
If you miss this one-of-a-kind event in Boston on 5/29 featuring Alistair Cockburn, you have no one to blame but yourself.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- The “story behind the story” of the Agile Manifesto
- How the form & content of the Manifesto got hammered out in 2001
- Why or why not the 4 values and 12 principles matter in 2013
- Whether Agile practices popular today actually honor the Manifesto, & what this might mean for your organization’s Agile adoption
- Why bagpipes and dancing girls are important
NOTE: REGISTER EARLY. The downtown event is being held at PayPal in Boston. To accommodate security, registration will be closed at 9:00 PM EST on Mon 5/27. Walk-ins will not be allowed to attend. Please be sure to register in advance for this event and bring a photo ID.
REGISTER: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/390948
NOTE: Do not register casually. Registering is an explicit commitment to attend. Registering casually is a disservice to everyone attending: as it throws off foo/beverage and seat counts & causes many woes for volunteers who are working to serve the Agile community in Boston. If you register we expect you to attend!
About The Presenter:
Dr. Cockburn (pronounced Co-burn, the Scottish way) is an internationally renowned project witchdoctor and IT strategist, best known for describing Software development as a Cooperative Game (discussion: Re: Cooperative game manifesto for software development), for helping craft the Agile Development Manifesto, for finally defining Use Cases (discussion: Re: Use cases) for developing the initial response technique relaxation/massage form, and for creating the oath of non-allegiance (discussion: Re: Oath of Non-Allegiance), which has been translated into dozens of languages.
NOTE: The meeting venue has formal security. Bring a picture ID. Plan to arrive at 6PM so you can be processed into the building, ride the elevator up to the 6th floor, and get situated.
JAMIE GAULL PLAYS LIVE: We are pleased to announce that Jamie Gaull of LeapFrog Systems will perform classic rock and acoustic rock-and-roll tunes during the break. He’s an Agile guy by day that plays in bars and clubs by night. You can use these links to listen to sample tunes, check out pictures, and visit the Plan B web site. We welcome Jamie Gaull!
Meeting Agenda:
6:00 pm Show up, grab a beverage, socialize (arrive on time!)
6:30 pm Main Event with Alistair Cockburn, PART ONE
7:15 pm BREAK. Music by Jamie Gaull (related link)
7:30 pm Main Event with Alistair Cockburn, PART TWO
8:10 pm Done
8:15 pm DONE DONE
Meeting Location:
PayPal
1 International Place (6th floor)
Boston, MA 02110
NOTE: REGISTER EARLY. The downtown event is being held at PayPal in Boston. To accommodate security, registration will be closed at 9:00 PM EST on Mon 5/27. Walk-ins will not be allowed to attend. Please be sure to register in advance for this event and bring a photo ID.
REGISTER: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/390948
NOTE: Do not register casually. Registering is an explicit commitment to attend. Registering casually is a disservice to everyone attending: as it throws off foo/beverage and seat counts & causes many woes for volunteers who are working to serve the Agile community in Boston. If you register we expect you to attend!