Summary of Scrum is bad

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The speaker in the video argues that scrum is bad for development because it leads to design being pushed to the side in favor of process. He also suggests that scrum is hypocritical and that, if it is being implemented successfully, it is more likely because it is replacing more effective methods.

• 00:00:00 The speaker argues that scrum is bad because it leads to developers becoming mindless robots who just follow cards instead of designing and developing the product. He also says that refactoring is not an excuse, and that design should be at the forefront of development instead of being "sitting there for a reason."
• 00:05:00 The author of the video argues that, whereas in agile design is prioritized over process, in scrum, process is prioritized over design. Additionally, the author contends that scrum facilitates micromanagement, reduces team creativity and accountability, and is hypocritical. The author suggests that, if scrum is being implemented successfully, it is likely because it is replacing more effective methods, such as good design.