New to Lean Software Development?

Julia Wester
55 Degrees
Published in
2 min readJul 23, 2019

I’ve got a course for you…

The concept behind lean software development is simple: understand what customers want and figure out the most optimal way to deliver it quickly and sustainably. But, just because the concept is simple doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Fortunately, there are seven principles in lean software development to guide this optimization quest. Each principle acts as a unique lens through which you can look at the process of delivering software and see new ways to improve.

In the LinkedIn Learning course “Lean Software Development,” I take you through these seven key principles from the practitioner point of view, highlighting techniques to help you jump start your lean software development journey. Viewers will learn how to identify customer needs and business goals, eliminate waste, build in quality from the start, create and share knowledge, deliver quickly, and create a culture of mutual respect. Using these principles, you can deliver better products — without sacrificing capability or quality for speed.

LinkedIn Premium subscribers and those who have a subscription to LinkedIn Learning have this course for free. Not you? Don’t fret, you can purchase the single course for $29. Oh, and if you’re a Lynda.com subscriber, this course is available for you as well!

Course Topics:

  • What is Lean Software Development?
  • Eliminating waste
  • Building quality in
  • Mistake-proofing
  • Committing as late as possible
  • Learning and solving problems
  • Delivering fast and frequently
  • Respecting others
  • Advocating for lean leadership

Let us know what you think!

If you do take the time to take the course, please let us know what you think. We’d love your feedback.

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