#0105 - Mob Programming and Software Teaming with Woody Zuill
Jun 27, 2024
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Woody Zuill discusses mob programming, where teams work on one feature together, boosting effectiveness 10 times. They focus on teamwork, shared learning, and practical application of mobbing techniques for product development.
Mob programming emphasizes one feature at a time for increased team effectiveness and learning.
Mobbing promotes code standardization and teamwork to enhance productivity and customer value.
Deep dives
Definition of Mobbing
Mobbing is when a team of 5-6 people work together on the same screen to complete tasks more directly, focusing on one feature at a time. This approach aims to reduce waiting times, improve collaboration, and ensure all team members are actively involved in the development process.
Eliminating Dependencies and Improving Flow
Mobbing emphasizes the importance of reducing dependencies and focusing on flow to enhance effectiveness. By having all necessary team members present, such as product owners, DBAs, and testing teams, work can progress without delays, leading to faster problem-solving and decision-making.
Standardization and Value Creation
Mobbing promotes code standardization and continuous improvement by ensuring all team members follow the same coding style and provide immediate feedback. It encourages working on one task at a time to address blockers efficiently, deliver high-quality results, and increase value for customers and users.
Teamwork Skills and Collaborative Work Environment
Effective teamwork skills are essential in mobbing, focusing on collaboration and rapid onboarding of new team members. By prioritizing teamwork over individual tasks, mobbing enables teams to work together seamlessly, resolve issues quickly, and enhance productivity through continuous learning and adaptation.
Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Woody Zuill about mob programming.
Woody explains the concept of mob programming where a cross-functional software development team focuses on completing one feature at a time. Woody describes how mobbing has increased the effectiveness of development teams he's worked with by 10 times while rapidly increasing team learning, capability and skills. Tune in to learn about the practical implementation of mobbing techniques to improve your product development.
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