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Joy of Agility" by Joshua Kerievsky is a must read for any software development practitioner seeking a better way to work.
Kerievsky presents a refreshing, holistic approach to agile development that goes beyond standard practices and ceremonies, The book provides a comprehensive overview of the mindset, values, and principles that underpin agility, Kerievsky shares his extensive experience in the field and offers practical guidance on implementing agility in your organization, What sets this book apart is Kerievsky's emphasis on joy, He argues that agility should result in better software, happier customers, and joyful developer work experiences, He advocates for practices such as mob programming, pairing, and continuous learning to help developers find fulfillment in their work, Overall, "The Joy of Agility" is a highly informative and inspiring read that will help you transform your approach to software development.
Kerievsky's writing is engaging and accessible, and his insights are backed up by years of real world experience, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to build better software and enjoy the process along the way, I'm halfway through the book and although Josh's company has focused on XP consulting training over the past many years, the book itself takes a step back and looks at agility itself and the lessons it provides are applicable to any type of work or personal endeavor.
Josh provides six core mantras and a wealth of short stories from his and other's past to bring those mantras to life.
Regardless of your role, if you are involved in delivering value, this book is a must read! with decades of hard won practical experience and a scholar's research, rigor and depth.
Josh gets at the epitome of agility through a series of real world anecdotes than span stories about teaching his young daughter to ride a biketo the excellence achieved by world class athletes with disciplined, deliberate and intentional practiceto marketing teams responding constructively in real time to unexpected adverse events.
None of the stories are derived from tech, in which agility is typically practiced, So it's easy for these stories to resonate with practitioners to reinforce the joy of experiences in which agility succeeded, or to learn from experiences in which agility failed in retrospect.
For those of us seeking to understand the difference between, "doing agile," and "being agile," these stories will illuminate the path, In Joy of Agility, recognized agile expert Joshua Kerievsky provides numerous clear concise "real life" stories that demonstrate the practical application of agile principles.
I appreciated Josh's emphasis on the importance of joy and creativity in the software development process, Overall, Joy of Agility is a valuable resource for development teams wanting to know the best ways to work in a truly agile manner.
Whether you are new to agile or an experienced practitioner, this book will provide valuable insights and practical guidance, Remember: Being "agile" doesn't demand you use a framework like Scrum or SAFe, nor does it demand you follow a set of practices or ceremonies like standup meetings.
It's instead a set of values and principles that you can apply with discretion to no end of circumstances, Disclaimer: I currently work for Josh at his consultancy, where we apply these concepts regularly with great success, The easiest way to learn is by examples, For instance, to learn a new language, it is easier and efficient to learn by speaking and listening, instead of learning the grammar.
This is the approach of this book by Joshua Kerievsky, Plenty of real life short stories of success in the face of

challenges, from all walks of life, Each story concludes with a one liner, underlying the key takeaway from the story, The collection of all these stories and their one liners, form the Agility umbrella that Joshua assembles to one coherent problem solving approach.
It looks like a result of a lifetime work diligently collecting life affecting circumstances and decisions, cause and affect, Much Thought devoted to each case to uncover the key factor to share and enlighten the reader, Then combining all of them to a coherent approach, Very nice, easy to understand and learn, enjoyable piece of work, Joshua tells the story of how to lead and enjoy life by this approach to life, captured maybe by a new concept coined by this book, the Joy of Agility concept.
A must read. Must have for reference. The above picture shows an example of a story, The story starts with the Superdome in New Orleans that suddenly plunges into darkness, and then, how this sudden snafu was immediately utilized by a cookie company to achieve a success.
Agility enables you, your team, and your organization to streamline slow and awkward actions, overcome obstacles quickly, and adapt to change with ease and grace.
Agility isnt a formula, a framework, nor a set of roles and rituals to follow, Its a timeless way of being that matures with practice and skill, Becoming agile involves knowing the difference between being quick or hurrying, moving with ease or difficulty, being in or out of balance, graceful or awkward, adaptable or rigid, resourceful or resentful.
With Joy of Agility, Joshua Kerievsky, CEO of Industrial Logic, one of the oldest and most respected agile consultancies in the world, shows you how to harness agility in work and life to solve problems and succeed sooner.
Kerievsky shares six essential agile mantras, plus unforgettable, real world stories of agile people and teams, that will empower you to be quick, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges and opportunities.
Learn how to:Distinguish between being quick and hurryingGain better balance and collaborate gracefully with othersPrepare and practice being poised to adaptTake deliberate steps to drive out fearGrow a solution by starting minimal and evolvingOvercome obstacles by being readily resourcefulUse the lessons learned in Joy of Agility to transform agility from a mere buzzword into an approach that helps you obtain triumphant results.
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