Lean Software Development

Course details

The concept behind lean software development is simple: understand what customers want and figure out the most optimal way to deliver it quickly and sustainably. There are seven principles in lean software development to guide this optimization quest. Each principle acts as a unique lens through which you can look at the process of delivering software and see new ways to improve. In this course, instructor Julia Wester will take you through key principles from the practitioner point of view, highlighting techniques to help you jump start your lean software development journey. Learn how to identify customer needs and business goals, eliminate waste, build in quality from the start, create and share knowledge, deliver quickly, and create a culture of mutual respect. Using these principles, you can deliver better products—without sacrificing capability or quality for speed.

Learning objectives
What is lean software development?
Eliminating waste
Building quality in
Mistake-proofing
Committing as late as possible
Learning and solving problems
Delivering fast and frequently
Respecting others
Advocating for lean leadership

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Delivering value quickly and sustainably
02 - What you should know

1. Lean Software Development

03 - What is lean software development
04 - Seven key principles
05 - Understanding value is key
06 - Optimize the whole

2. Eliminate Waste

07 - Necessary vs. unnecessary waste
08 - Seven common wastes of software development
09 - The biggest myths of lean

3. Build Quality In

10 - Quality drives speed
11 - Seek frequent feedback
12 - Refactor as you go
13 - Implement mistake-proofing

4. Create Knowledge

14 - Think like a scientist
15 - Commit as late as possible
16 - Adopt set-based design
17 - Learn and solve problems with A3s

5. Deliver Fast

18 - Implement a Kanban system
19 - Approaches to limiting work in progress
20 - Optimize for flow, not utilization
21 - Deliver frequent, small batches

6. Respect People

22 - Engage in self-direction
23 - Foster psychological safety
24 - Advocate for lean leadership

Conclusion

25 - Next steps

Lean Software Development

Authors

Julia Wester