Kanban for Agile Software Development

Kanban for Agile Software Development is a visual workflow management method designed to help teams deliver value continuously and efficiently. It utilizes a Kanban board, a visual representation of the development process, where tasks (represented as cards) move through columns that signify different stages of work, such as "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done." The core principles of Kanban involve visualizing the workflow, limiting Work in Progress (WIP) to prevent bottlenecks and improve focus, and managing the flow of work to create a smooth and predictable delivery pipeline. Unlike other Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban does not prescribe fixed-length iterations, instead emphasizing a continuous, pull-based system where new work is started only when capacity becomes available, enabling teams to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

1. Introduction to Kanban
   1. Definition and Overview
      1. Kanban as Visual Workflow Management
      2. Kanban as Knowledge Work Method
      3. Key Characteristics
         1. Pull-Based System
         2. Continuous Flow
         3. Visual Management
         4. Evolutionary Change
   2. Historical Background
      1. Origins in Toyota Production System
         1. Just-in-Time Production
         2. Pull-Based Manufacturing
         3. Kanban Cards in Manufacturing
      2. Lean Manufacturing Principles
         1. Waste Elimination
         2. Continuous Improvement
         3. Value Stream Mapping
      3. Adaptation to Software Development
         1. David J. Anderson's Contributions
         2. Early IT Case Studies
         3. Knowledge Work Applications
   3. Core Purpose in Agile Context
      1. Continuous Delivery Enablement
      2. Flow Optimization
      3. Predictability Improvement
      4. Adaptability Enhancement
      5. Organizational Evolution Support