Syllabus Point
- Research and use the Agile software development approach
Including:
- rate of developing a final solution
- method tailoring
- iteration workflow
- scale and types of developments
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Rate of developing a final solution
- Incremental and frequent releases of working software, where each iteration delivers a usable part of the system
- There is a continuous feedback loop, where software is tested and reviewed regularly
- Fixed time periods (sprints) to maintain consistent pace of delivery
Method tailoring
- Method can be tailored to fit the team, project type, etc
- Eg adjusting iteration length based on team efficiency
- Meet project-specific constraints
Iteration workflow
- Core cycle of planning, development, testing, review
- User story driven (describe software features from an end user perspective)
- Early and continuous delivery
Scale and types of developments
- Suitable for small to large teams
- Projects with changing or unclear requirements (web/mobile applications, startups, user-driven software, cloud services)
- Development requires close stakeholder collaboration
Advantages and disadvantages
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Flexible and adaptive to change | Requires continuous user involvement |
| Encourages collaboration and feedback | Can be hard to predict cost and timeline |
| Delivers working software quickly | May lack proper documentation |
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