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About the Course

While scrum and XP were transforming the software development industry, there were another set of ideas (derived from lean manufacturing and Six Sigma) that started to influence software development methods. These ideas around Lean Software Development forms the foundation of number of agile methods. In this course, we will explore lean concepts and cover some of the common Lean methods and techniques like Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc. In this course, we will also learn techniques like Lean Startup and Design Thinking that can help team learn about user and market needs much faster and cheaper. As part of this course, you will also apply the knowledge gained in this course to fictional case studies. These projects will help you gain experience to confidently apply these techniques in real world. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply lean techniques / methods to software development. You will also be able to apply methods to learn about your users and market needs much faster and cheaper....

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Aug 30, 2020

Amazing learning. I had a question to course instructor regarding Value Stream Mapping that I posted on week -2 forum and would appreciate the response. Thanks.

VE

Aug 16, 2020

Concept and explanation is really good. I have understood the Process very easily and grasp the knowledge quickly. It is really awesome course. THANK YOU!!

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By Davide T

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Aug 17, 2022

Compared to the first two courses in the Software Development Lifecycle specialization, Lean Software Development development is of lower quality. The course materials are not detailed enough and the exam quizzes and peer-reviewd assignments are a joke.

I completed this only because I was already on my way to getting the full Software DEvelopment Lifecycle specialization, but in retrospective I would stop at the first two courses and avoid this one

By Heracles M

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Aug 11, 2020

Good course. Material could be a little longer and original but it is enough to have an idea.

By Kaveh F

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May 3, 2021

waiting 3 weeks for peer review. awfull

By Christoph M

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Jul 12, 2023

Gives a good enough overview over different lean methodologies.

Some points that could be improved:

1. Some of the lectures are identical with lectures from the other courses in this specialization.

2. Several videos from youtube or elsewhere are used/provided as links. They are not as useful as the coursera ones, on the one hand in content, and on the other hand no transcript exists in coursera. I would prefer less of those and more of genuine coursera videos, I can search for lean videos on youtube myself

3. The lectures and example use cases on some methods is quite general, because these methods are applicable not only to software dev, but also manufacturing, services, ... More specific info on how to apply this to software projects would be good.

By Chandler H

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Nov 17, 2020

The professor mainly read from the slides and much of the material was not their own.

By Armando J A Q

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Dec 9, 2021

no me gusta la forma en la cual uno debe de revisar los proyectos de las demas persona y que ellos se lo revisen a uno ya que estamos en una etapa de apendizaje y ocupamos retroalimenación de un docente con experiencia en el tema

By Saranyapong P

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May 7, 2021

No people to lern with use. I need to wait my grade long time. It stuck to reciew peer.