The Word "sprint" in Agile Development: an Unfortunate Misnomer
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The author argues that the term 'sprint' in agile development is a misnomer, and the HN discussion touches on the implications of this terminology on the development process.
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MrHorsetoast
3 months ago
1 replyPerhaps it should be called "triathlon", at least in some startups I've worked for.
Swimming in tickets, running to meet deadlines, and cycling between priorities.
vincentrolfsAuthor
3 months ago
that's hilarious!
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