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Agile Tooling

Agile Tooling

Agile teams prefer “low tech, but high touch” over complex computer-based tools that can preclude team members interaction.

What is Agile Tooling

Agile teams prefer "low tech, but high touch" over complex computer-based tools that can preclude team members interaction. Low-tech tools include Post-it notes, colored markers, writable walls, whiteboards and flipcharts where teams can write or move things around with little effort. However, it is recommended to use computerized (high-tech) tools for planning, as they increase the perceived accuracy of the data and avoid errors in estimation. Distributed teams need to put more effort into intentionally breaking down communication barriers and overcoming remote collaboration difficulties. Some of the collaboration tools and productivity software include Jira, Confluence, Zoom meeting, SVN and Github.