Agile That Actually Ships

Ship Working Software Every Sprint

Daniel Tanaka

• Publisher: Chiify
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Computer Science
• eBook ISBN:
  9798259603929
• Subtopic: Project Management
• Index: Computer Science

agile software development and Scrum Kanban guide. Agile software development delivery practical guide Scrum Kanban real teams ship faster—stop planning and start shipping. Tired of agile that never delivers? This book reveals the principles and practices real teams use to turn backlogs into releases. From Scrum and Kanban to the habits that bridge plans and production, Daniel Tanaka shows you how to cut through the noise and get software out the door. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll learn to prioritize ruthlessly, streamline your workflow, and build a culture of delivery. You Deserve Each Other and The Others might tell different stories, but this one is for builders who actually ship. What You'll Learn How to build a backlog that reflects real user needs Kanban techniques to visualize and limit work in progress Scrum ceremonies that drive accountability without bureaucracy Habits that turn daily standups into momentum Strategies to handle scope creep and stakeholder pressure This isn't theory—it's the playbook from teams who deliver. Stop pretending agile is a goal. Make it your engine. Agile That Actually Ships is your shortcut from planning to production. No fluff, no jargon, just results. This hands-on Other guide is written to be used at the keyboard: every concept is paired with something you can run, adapt, and keep. You move from first principles to real, working results, with the common errors and fixes called out along the way so you are never stuck for long.

Table of contents

• Agile That Actually Ships
• Agile That Actually Ships
• Preface
• Chapter 1 — The Agile Mindset
• Chapter 2 — Project TaskMaster: Vision and Team
• Chapter 3 — Scrum Roles in Action
• Chapter 4 — The Scrum Events Rhythm
• Chapter 5 — Building the Product Backlog
• Chapter 6 — Estimation and Planning Poker
• Chapter 7 — Sprint Planning for the First Sprint
• Chapter 8 — The Daily Scrum
• Chapter 9 — Developing the First Increment
• Chapter 10 — The Sprint Review
• Chapter 11 — The Sprint Retrospective
• Chapter 12 — Managing Backlog Refinement
• Chapter 13 — Advanced User Story Techniques
• Chapter 14 — Technical Debt and Quality
• Chapter 15 — Scaling Agile for Multiple Teams
• Chapter 16 — Agile in Different Environments
• Chapter 17 — Common Pitfalls and Anti-Patterns
• Chapter 18 — Measuring Success and Looking Ahead
• About the Author