One of the issues with running any software project is “how do we determine when we are done?”.  In Agile, we walk towards the project end state in an iterative fashion.  To define when we are done with the tasks in an iteration, we need to:

  • Define the set of features we will be developing
  • Define the tasks required to design, develop, test, and validate each feature
  • Assign and track the completion of each task along the way

To accomplish this last item, our team uses a tool called SeeNowDo.  This tool allows us to define the features and stories to be included in the iteration and assign the tasks required to develop each feature to specific individuals.  The tool also allows team members, customers, and managers to see the amount of work the team believes is left to complete the feature.  SeeNowDo is freely available at http://www.seenowdo.com

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