The Agile Enterprise
What exactly is AGILE software development? How does that work? And how does AGILE practices benefit my organisation?
There are a number of methodology subsets that belong to the AGILE family. Specifically, we offer our coaching expertise using the follow methodologies:
Scrum
Scrum is an iterative, incremental framework for developing any product or managing any work. It allows teams to deliver a potentially shippable set of functionality every iteration, providing the agility needed to respond to rapidly changing requirements.
The Scrum framework constantly challenges its users to focus on improvement, and its Sprints provide the stability to address the ever-changing needs that occur in any project.
These characteristics have led to Scrum becoming the most popular method in the world of agile software development.
Extreme Programming
Extreme Programming emphasizes teamwork. Managers, customers, and developers are all equal partners in a collaborative team. Extreme Programming implements a simple, yet effective environment enabling teams to become highly productive. The team self-organizes around the problem to solve it as efficiently as possible.
Extreme Programming improves a software project in five essential ways:
- communication,
- simplicity,
- feedback,
- respect, and
- courage.
Extreme Programmers constantly communicate with their customers and fellow programmers. They keep their design simple and clean. They get feedback by testing their software starting on day one. They deliver the system to the customers as early as possible and implement changes as suggested.
Every small success deepens their respect for the unique contributions of each and every team member. With this foundation Extreme Programmers are able to courageously respond to changing requirements and technology.
Benefits
Compared to the traditional cascade waterfall top-down, command-and-control Software Development model, AGILE methodologies are a breath of fresh air that dramatically
- reduces Project Failures
- increases Developer morale and productivity
- produces quality code and, by implication, solid software products built on sound technology frameworks
Combining Scrum and Extreme Programming practices requires dedicated efforts and a management conviction and buy-in. It takes significant effort and resources to internalise AGILE practices in an organisation.
The payoff, as proven in numerous case studies, is immense and pays back a committed organisation many folds - in both tangible and intangible ways.
Application Domains
Our AGILE coaching services are specific to the following application domains:
- Python-based Test Driven Development
- Git-based Team Development Work Flows
- e-Commerce and Marketing Applications
- Social Network Applications
- Financial-related and Chart Applications
- Technical, Engineering-related and Biotechnology-related Fields
If you would like to internalise AGILE processes in your organisation, let us know and we will customise a program for you on request.