Course Objectives:

1. Deepening knowledge and skills in the field of advanced software engineering.
2. Practical application of SCRUM methods for software development.
3. Development of prototypes for real-world problems with a focus on high process and product quality.
4. Promotion of teamwork, communication, and collaboration in an agile environment.
5. Conveyance of best practices for developing high-quality software products.

Course Content and Structure:

Week 1-2: Introduction and Problem Identification

• Introduction to advanced software engineering and SCRUM methods.
• Identification of a real-world problem or challenge that can be solved through software.
• Definition of requirements and creation of the product backlog.

Week 3-12: Sprint 1-5 according to SCRUM

• Sprint 1: Planning, design, and initial implementation steps.
• Sprint 2-4: Iterative development of the prototype considering feedback and adjustments.
• Sprint 5: Finalization tasks, quality assurance, and preparation for presentation.

Contents of each Sprint:

• Sprint planning, including task allocation and estimations.
• Daily SCRUM meetings for progress alignment and obstacle identification.
• Continuous development and integration of new features.
• Regular review and adaptation of the product backlog.
• Employment of testing procedures such as unit tests, integration tests, and acceptance tests.
• Adherence to coding standards and best practices for software development.
• Documentation of the development process and created artifacts.

Final Presentation:

• Presentation of the prototype before a jury or audience.
• Evaluation of process and product quality as well as team performance.
• Reflection on the development process and achieved results.

Assessment Criteria:

• Implementation of SCRUM methods and achievement of sprint goals.
• Quality of the developed prototype and fulfillment of requirements.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Documentation and reflection on the development process.

This course not only enables students to apply theoretical concepts but also to implement them practically in a real project environment. Through the use of SCRUM, they are prepared for the requirements of agile software development and learn how to effectively develop high-quality software products.

Schedule

Participants are expected to prepare and attend the regular SCRUM meetings (sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospective) in presence.

The meetings take place on Fridays, 12:00-14:00 in room 5.116, Sibille-Hartmann-Str. 2-8

Here is an overview of the preliminary schedule for the two groups: