What this book covers

Chapter 1, Introduction to Scrum, presents you with the history and motivation behind Scrum, its value as a development framework, and introduces you to the PSM I assessment.

Chapter 2, Scrum Theory and Principles, shares knowledge of the fundamental concepts behind Scrum, its values, and its pillars. It also highlights the value and effect of these concepts in applying Scrum successfully.

Chapter 3, The Scrum Team, analyzes the role and responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers and their interactions within the Scrum development lifecycle.

Chapter 4, Scrum Events, explains the significance of the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective events and their application and utility within the Scrum development lifecycle.

Chapter 5, Scrum Artifacts, details the Product Backlog, the Sprint Backlog, and the Product Increment, as well as the commitments undertaken for each of these Artifacts. The inter-dependencies of these Artifacts are also covered.

Chapter 6, Planning and Estimating with Scrum, delves into the world of measuring, estimating, planning, and forecasting. You will learn how to calculate your team's velocity, create a product roadmap, and measure your progress with burn-up and burn-down charts.

Chapter 7, The Sprint Journey, imparts practical advice and techniques for day-to-day working during the Sprint. Product Backlog refinement is explained, as well as how to use a Scrum Board in different scenarios, manage defects, and what to do if the Sprint is canceled.

Chapter 8, Facets of Scrum, covers best practices to use when working with Scrum. The importance of a CI/CD pipeline as testing levels is examined in detail. Techniques for managing technical debt, working remotely, and scaling Scrum are also explained.

Chapter 9, Preparing for the PSM I Assessment, is a short chapter mainly hosting 25 quiz questions summarizing the knowledge contained in this book, helping you to prepare for taking the PSM I assessment exam. Practical advice on how to prepare for the exam, and what to do during and after, is also given.