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What’s the difference between Framework and Method?

What’s the difference between Framework and Method?

The agile framework is an iterative product development life cycle (PDLC) that prioritizes adaptability, teamwork, earlier customer feedback and quick turnaround. It was initially created in reaction to the shortcomings of conventional project management approaches, which frequently led to sluggish development, exorbitant expenditures, and poor client satisfaction.

Agile approaches are founded on a set of values defined in the Agile Manifesto that place an importance on people and interactions, functional software, customer collaboration, and adapting to change. Sprints are brief development cycles that are a common structure for agile projects. They typically run two to four weeks and are designed to produce value, incremental improvements to the product.

Being able to react rapidly to changing requirements or customer input is one of the agile framework’s primary advantages since it can assist ensure that the finished product satisfies the expectations of its consumers. Other advantages of agile include enhanced team communication, increased client satisfaction, and less project risk.

Why Scrum is a Framework instead of Method?

You must comprehend the distinction between a framework and a method to understand Scrum. It can be difficult to tell which is which at first glance, but once you know what is within, you will know what Scrum is. Scrum is deceptively simple framework and hard to master.

When it comes to solving complex problems, making decisions, product development, and project management, both a framework and a method are being used, but they serve different purposes.

A framework is a large conceptual structure that offers direction, guidance, and a common language for tackling a task or a problem. It is a system of rules, precepts, or presumptions that aids in the organization and comprehension of complicated material. A framework can be modified to fit multiple contexts or scenarios and is frequently used to provide a high-level picture of an issue or situation. The Agile framework, for instance, is a set of guidelines for software development that stresses teamwork, adaptability, and quick iteration.

Contrarily, a method is a predetermined, step-by-step plan of action for achieving a purpose or resolving an issue. It is a more in-depth and focused collection of steps or methods used to complete a task. A framework is frequently put into practice or applied to a particular circumstance via methods. The Scrum framework, for instance, is a particular application of the Agile framework that offers a lean structure for managing software development projects.

In conclusion, a framework offers conceptual organization and direction for solving an issue, whereas a method is a particular collection of steps used to implement the framework and accomplish a particular goal.

A method is something, you can apply within a framework. It is a set of well-defined steps you have to take if you need to reach the specified goal. It is an algorithm, a recipe for something to achieve.  A method can be applied in a well-known environment, where outside factors cannot influence the result or if you know how it affects the output. A plain example here is cake making. When you have a recipe, you can buy needed products and make a cake. Cakes baked by different people can differ, but the effect will be similar.

This explains why the Scrum is a framework, not a method. Each company has its own culture, style of working and different level of stability. Scrum, as a framework, allows you to apply different methods to achieve the same goal. It is even recommended to try different methods to check what suits the best in a given situation. With such approach, you will end up with tailored methods that work fine for you.

Company’s environment, inside and outside, is too complex to provide one recipe for a success. That is why an Agile movement was born. Scrum, as an agile framework, is an adaptive approach, where you empirically check what works just fine and what is not working at all. You take only those methods that help you reach your goals.

So, why you need a framework to this? Because it reminds you about your goals and sets constraints. And where there are constraints, there is always an optimization within it. Like a timebox for a meeting. When you do not have defined time for a meeting, it may take hours before you work out some consensus. When the timebox is applied, and time for a meeting is strictly defined, you need to make a decision before the end, because in another way you will be left with nothing.

Being a framework makes Scrum a broad and powerful tool for many companies and teams to optimize their current process, products, and maximize value.

There are several agile techniques includes frameworks and methods you can use:

  1. Scrum
  2. Kanban – Consider best of both – Scrum and Kanban – Scrumban
  3. xP – eXtreme Programming
  4. DevOps
  5. Lean – An approach to software development that emphasizes valuing people, reducing waste, optimizing processes, and continuous improvement.
  6. Test Driven Development (TDD) – Test first before you code. A software development process that requires developers to write automated tests before writing the code.

Agile Tools:

There are several Agile tools in the market available that can help teams manage their projects and tasks more effectively. Some of the most popular Agile tools include:

  1. JIRA: JIRA is a project management tool that helps teams plan, track, and manage their work. It supports Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban and provides features such as backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
  2. Trello: Trello is a visual collaboration tool that uses boards, lists, and cards to help teams organize and prioritize their work. It supports Agile methodologies such as Kanban and provides features such as task management, collaboration, and automation.
  3. Asana: Asana is a project management tool that helps teams manage their tasks, projects, and workflows. It supports Agile methodologies such as Scrum and provides features such as task tracking, collaboration, and reporting.
  4. Agilefant: Agilefant is a web-based Agile project management tool that supports methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. It provides features such as backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
  5. Rally: Rally is an Agile project management tool that provides features such as backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting. It also supports Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban and provides collaboration features such as team messaging and file sharing.
  6. VersionOne: VersionOne is an Agile project management tool that supports methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. It provides features such as backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting, and supports portfolio management and program management.

These are just few agile tools available in the market. When choosing a tool for your organization, ensure to consider your specific needs, size of your company, features that will be useful to your organization. Remember, Tools supposed to help, don’t become prisoner of the tool. Contact DailyAgile for your Agile Coaching and Training needs at: info@dailyagile.com.

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