From 3b3bcdd3fa9b914db0ecb6efb2a799cd52ec4a67 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Matt Wicks [SSW]" Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2023 06:40:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Updated rule - fleshed it out a little, made it more approachable --- rules/use-devops-scrum-template/rule.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/rules/use-devops-scrum-template/rule.md b/rules/use-devops-scrum-template/rule.md index ec2c7a79519..9b37a434a17 100644 --- a/rules/use-devops-scrum-template/rule.md +++ b/rules/use-devops-scrum-template/rule.md @@ -1,20 +1,25 @@ --- type: rule -title: Do you use the Scrum template when creating a project in Azure DevOps? +title: Do you use the Scrum template with Azure DevOps? uri: use-devops-scrum-template authors: - title: Manu Gulati url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/manu-gulati/ - title: Gordon Beeming url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/gordon-beeming/ + - title: Matt Wicks + url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/matt-wicks/ created: 2023-10-05T05:38:23.907Z guid: 8fefac19-a746-4ce9-903b-e18b52ce1cf2 --- -When you create a new project in Azure DevOps you have the option to select a template. You should always select the Scrum template. The 2 figures below show how to do so. This has a few benefits. +When initiating a new project in Azure DevOps, selecting the right template is crucial as it sets the groundwork for project management and collaboration. The Scrum template is a recommended choice due to its adherence to widely recognized Scrum terminology and practices. This rule guides you on how to select the Scrum template and elaborates on the benefits of doing so. -* Work item types adhere to the Scrum terminology -* Work item states adhere to the Scrum terminology -* Consistency across SSW + + +1. Go to Azure DevOps | New Project. +1, Fill in the Name, Description, Visibility. +1. Click Work item process | Scrum. +1. Click Create. ::: img-small ![Figure: Create a new project](create_new_project.png) @@ -22,4 +27,13 @@ When you create a new project in Azure DevOps you have the option to select a te ::: img-small ![Figure: Select the Scrum template](select_scrum_template.png) -::: \ No newline at end of file +::: + +Using the Scrum template has its fair share of cool perks: + +**Terminilogy:** The work item types and states are all in Scrum-speak, which helps everyone on the team get on the same page quickly. +**Consistency:** It keeps things uniform across projects, so jumping in and out or teaming up is a breeze. + +Azure DevOps does have other templates like Agile and CMMI, but the Scrum template has a special spot. It sticks to the Scrum playbook, making it a go-to for teams keen on keeping the Scrum spirit alive. It's all about boosting agility, making chats flow easily, and letting new folks blend in without a hitch. + +