I can’t think of a more clear example of rhythms in software than Scrum. Scrum is an attempt to codify tempo and wield it as a project management tool. Scrum sets the rhythm with recurring ceremonies: planning meetings, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
Continue readingA mental model of tempo can help in your sensemaking when joining new teams and starting new projects. Though out this blogchain, I’ll be exploring the concepts of tempo and how they are realized in software development.
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