User Stories Considered Harmful

Explore the evolution and pitfalls of software development methodologies in this thought-provoking conference talk. Trace the journey from traditional business analyst roles to the adoption of Extreme Programming, Scrum, and Kanban. Examine how these changes have impacted requirement analysis, leading to the current practice of "grooming" meetings. Discover why the speaker argues that this approach is ineffective and potentially harmful to developers. Learn about the historical context of these methodologies, their intended benefits, and the unintended consequences of their implementation. Gain insights into how current practices may be limiting developer potential and explore potential solutions to improve the software development process. Challenge your assumptions about agile methodologies and consider alternative approaches to create more effective and developer-friendly workflows.