dsdunn_AgileReflection.mod2.1803.md

The session on agile development this mod was the first time I learned about agile as a process. The paired projects this mod were an opportunity to put the ideas into practice. My partners and I tried to us agile principles in that we focused on small steps in our project and left ourselves open to changing strategies as we built gametime and weatherly. We had conversations about what would be our minimum viable product/base user story, and then set goals for ourselves as we worked through the various phases of each project. Being on the same page from the beginning and breaking the project into smaller, attainable chunks enabled us to stay focused and motivated, and not get overwhelmed be the project as a whole. Github issues proved to be a useful tool to stay organized and commuicate our goals. Going foward, I aim to increase my use of issues and maybe another project management tools as projects get bigger and more complex. As a teammate, I feel like I was able to take the lead on projects without taking control. My partners and I communicated well and collaborated on solutions to obstacles we encountered. I put my strategic thinking skills to use by planning out a timeline and staying on track (for the most part) toward timely completion of projects, and together we successfully divided up the workflow for equal learning opportunities. I feel like my partners and I kept eachother motivated and stuck out the challenging parts together, and helped eachother keep moving forward on the projects, even when we got snagged.