Objectives
NCR Agile User Group [NAUG] is a platform to propagate Agile software development methods in New Delhi region. NAUG encourages its members to share the best practices, knowledge and experience gathered during Agile software development projects. The platform is open to the software development professionals, students and academics interested in learning and adopting Agile software development methods.
Activities
NAUG is an upcoming community of Agile users in New Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. We organise the following:
- Peroidic User Group Meetings
- Expert Sessions
- Workshops and Trainings
- Discussion Groups
What is Agile Software Development?
Waterfall methods of software development have failed to deliver the desired results. Agile movement has started to address the three decades old problems of software development. Several methods support Agile practices in software development lifecycle (SDLC). Common methods that support Agility in different phases of SDLC are Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum, Evo, DSDM, Feature Driven Development and Crystal. Domain Driven Design and Planguage are also important concepts to foster Agility in analysis and requirement specifications.
Discussion Group
NAUG members participate in Agile India Yahoo Group for various discussions. You can also become a member and contribute. This group is moderated by Agile Software Community of India.
Agile Resources
We recommend the following international resources to learn more about Agile software development.
Knowledge Based
Here is a partial list of the web sites that cover Agile related topics.
- Agile Alliance
- Agile Manifesto
- Agile Journal
- Extreme Programming
- Scrum Alliance
- Feature Driven Development
- InfoQ: Agile, Java, Ruby and .NET
Forums
Books
Other Agile User Groups in India
Other Indian cities also have Agile User Groups. As per our last information, Agile User Groups are active in Bangalore and Pune.
NCR : National Capital Region is the collective name for national capital of India, New Delhi and surrounding satellite towns.