A Distributed Agile Model Helps to Achieve Optimal Results

Velocity Partners uses a distributed Agile model for our nearshore software development as it offers excellent planning, faster production times and accurate delivery along with the best value.   Since we are an offshoot of an Agile training company, Agile and Scrum methodologies are part of our DNA and engrained into all of our technology processes.  

Our productive teams have the advantage of being lead and trained on distributed Agile methods by some of the top thought leaders in Agile/Scrum software development.  In addition we offer cost-effective nearshore delivery centers (Western hemisphere – not Eastern hemisphere) in similar time zones for optimal communications between Product Owners, Scrum masters, project leaders and the development team.  

Furthermore, since communication is the driving force behind a successful distributed Agile model, our virtual teams are supported with state-of-the-art communication tools in all of our Latin American delivery centers.  Also with Agile methods, a project is continuously assessed and evaluated througout each phase, both for the direction it is taking as well as the efforts of the team to ensure problems are identified and corrected as early as possible.  However while we strongly believe that using a distributed Agile model results in a sucessful outcome, we will work with a company in whatever manner they are most comfort with.  

As a client, you will discover that Velocity Partners’ software development services offer an excellent ROI as it allows you to scale your business by taking advantage of our technical expertise as well as our low-cost nearshore delivery.  Our collaborative approach includes daily standups, Sprint planning meetings, Demos and Retrospective that are all done in our high-tech voice/video virtual team rooms.  

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about Velocity Partners.  As you will see, our proactive team approach has not only earned us a reputation for producing excellent results but a long list of satisfied customers!

Velocity Partners expertly delivers software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of top Agile experts, consultants, and engineers who believe in not only meeting but exceeding our customers’ expectations. Please see our website to learn more about our offshore software development company.

Reviewing the 3 C’s of User Stories

Velocity Partners offshore software development company’s new Principle Agile Evangelist, Bill DeVoe explains that, “The 3 C’s are a core component of good agile implementations. And making sure that we focus on delivering all 3 – especially our conversations – can help an agile team reach even loftier heights.”  He reminds us all that even if you have been practicing Agile for years (or if you are new to the practice), it is good for all practitioners to review or learn the “3 C’s.”

The 3 C’s were defined by Ron Jeffries in 2001 as the card, conversation, and confirmation.  The card started out as a 3 x 5 card, and the small size ensured it kept the story short and concise.  The evolving format focuses on: As a <role>, I want <some functionality> so that <I get some benefit>.  While it is not necessary to follow this exact format, it is a good starting point especially for Product Owners new to Agile. 

The next C stands for conversation and typically gets started when a developer reads off the card in order to begin a conversation about it.  In most cases, it is the Product Owner who begins to answer questions and gets the dialogue going regarding the story.  Bill reminds Agile practitioners that, “Conversations are the backbone of agile (if you check the Agile Manifesto, you’ll see that three of the four values deal with communication).”

Confirmation is the third C and involved the acceptance criteria.  This included the team’s consensus of when the story was complete as well as answering questions such as what should the software do when finished?  In some cases the acceptance criteria was written on the back of the card as a way to remind developers what the system should do. 

We encourage you to visit Velocity Partners’ website to learn more about our professional nearshore software development services.  By combining quality software development and staff scalability, we provide our customers with optimal business solutions. 

  

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of top Agile experts, consultants, and engineers who believe in not only meeting but exceeding our customers’ expectations. Contact us to learn more about how a distributed Agile model provides high-quality software development.

Offering Coding Clubs at our Nearshore Delivery Centers

The Velocity Partners’ nearshore software development team is comprised of some of the most talented software developers, Scrum Masters and project managers in the field.  In addition we provide all of our staff with ongoing, cutting-edge training and career development that centers on technical practices and using Agile/Scrum software development processes.  

This is why we are so pleased to now offer VP Coding Clubs at our Latin American delivery centers.  Our first edition took place at our Medellín, Colombia center and was based on an adaptation of an internal training course in ReactJs, which is an open-source JavaScript framework for building user interfaces.  All of the workshop participants were pleased to be able to not only learn and be inspired by but to actually have the chance to code in the popular framework.  While from a variety of backgrounds including Front End and Back End developers, the group had one thing in common – a strong desire to learn.   

Velocity Partners second Coding Club was at our Caracas, Venezuela delivery center and focused on the topic of QZ Automation for Manual QAs.  All of the attendees had the opportunity to learn about the latest industry trends as well as to learn more about VP’s company culture. 

Please visit our website to learn more about Velocity Partners offshore software development company and our exciting career opportunities.  Our goal is to provide challenging and interesting projects for each employee, as well as to offer company-sponsored training and development and a comprehensive benefits plan.  Velocity Partners currently has a variety of job openings at our delivery centers in Medellín, Colombia; Caracas, Venezuela; Montevideo, Uruguay; and several locations in Argentina.  

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of top Agile experts, consultants, and engineers who believe in not only meeting but exceeding our customers’ expectations. For more information about our exciting career opportunities, please see our website.