What is Scrum? What is Scrum? Well, without making things too complicated, the Scrum framework can be defined as the following: Scrum is an iterative software engineering process to develop and deliver software. Although the software is the main focus of the Scrum framework, iterative and agile Scrum process can be and is already being applied outside the software industry as well. Most people in the IT industry believe that the term "Scrum" was coined early in the 2000s as a parallel track of emerging agile software development and delivery trends. That is a piece of incorrect information! The term "Scrum" was first used and published by Harvard Business Review in January 1986. Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka coined the
term "Scrum" with their article: The New New Product Development Game. (Yes, two News) You should have a look at "The New New Product Development Game" to see how everything all about Scrum got started! Scrum can be used in all kinds of software development projects. To develop and deliver complete software packages or only some modules of larger systems — both for products and services of internal and external clients. The Scrum Framework is a lightweight process. It focuses on increasing the productivity of teams while reducing wastes and redundant activities. Scrum defines some general guidelines with a few rules, roles, artifacts, and events. Nevertheless, all of these components are critical, serve for specific purposes, and they are essential for the successful use of the Scrum framework.
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