Agile Release Train (ART)

In SAFe, an ART is a stable, long-lived coalition of multiple Agile teams that synchronize on a common cadence to plan, build, and deliver a steady stream of customer value.

Key Points

  • Combines several Agile teams (often 5 to 12) aligned to a shared mission and program backlog.
  • Operates on a common cadence using iterations and Program Increments with synchronized planning and reviews.
  • Roles like Release Train Engineer, Product Management, and System Architect enable coordination and flow.
  • Emphasizes DevOps, continuous integration, and frequent releases to deliver value continuously.

Example

A fintech company organizes 8 Scrum teams into an ART to build a mobile banking platform. They run PI Planning every 10 weeks, coordinate dependencies, integrate frequently, and deliver new features to customers each iteration.

PMP Example Question

A large enterprise needs a stable structure to align 9 Agile teams that build a shared platform, plan together on a regular cadence, and deliver value continuously. In SAFe, what is this structure called?

  1. Scrum of Scrums
  2. Agile Release Train (ART)
  3. Project Management Office (PMO)
  4. Value Stream

Correct Answer: B - Agile Release Train (ART)

Explanation: An ART is a long-lived team-of-teams in SAFe that plans together on a cadence and delivers value continuously. Scrum of Scrums is a coordination event, PMO is a governance function, and a value stream describes the flow of value rather than a stable team structure.

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