Sketch partnered with a pet care company to develop a commercial-grade version of an application that had previously been prototyped. This app would enable users to edit and share pet photos with collections of stickers the user could select, resize, rotate and move. After creating the photo, the user could save and share via text, social media, or email.
Even though the app had already been conceptualized, the Sketch team started by placing an emphasis on agile practices at the forefront. This ensured the team would be able to experiment through the build. That is, they weren't trapped by the initial prototype, so they were allowed to have more good ideas throughout the entire development process. We also kept the door open for adjustments that would make the app easier for the internal team to maintain for the life of the product. This approach was also something they could replicate to build any new apps at a faster and more predictable pace.
This client partner was first introduced to Sketch after going through a few facilitated Agile Fundamentals Bootcamps. They realized the next step was to embed Sketch's software developers join the team to lead by example.
After the first day, the lightbulb turned on for the client’s leadership team:
This was exactly the approach they needed to leverage to get their newest app into the marketplace. The ideas were there, the team was in place, but the agile mindset and framework weren’t.
We'll show you exactly how we did this.
First, we needed to put agile methodologies into place for a team that didn’t know how to develop software following agile principles.
After meeting with the developers, our agile coach and two developers crafted a 10-sprint development and training plan which included focus on all of the following:
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These concepts establish a resilient foundation so the team could develop software long after our engagement ended.
