The Kanban Primer: A Cultural Evolution in Software

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Volume-Issue: 
2009-01
Article Summary: 

Kanban,a Japanese word meaning “signal card,” introduces a new way to think about software development. Through signaling, a limit is set on work in progress resulting in a system that is never overloaded. Kanban signals do not need to be based on passing physical cards; any virtual signaling mechanism will do equally well.