The development of a software development framework by combining traditional & agile methods to address modern challenges
Date
2011-09
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Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, Department of Industrial Engineering
Abstract
This paper is focused on the development of a Software Development Framework (SDF) by
applying the principles of Agile with phase management to produce an Agile SDF that is
focused on delivering working software in time and on budget within an environment
where requirements are not well identified nor defined up-front. This paper will focus on
delivering a development process, which handles uncertain requirements and can adapt to
software requirements that change late in the development cycle.
The framework is based on Rational Unified Process (RUP) as its skeleton and
supplemented with Scrum to produce a risk and value driven Agile methodology covering
the entire development lifecycle. The principle behind the amalgamation of these
methodologies is to maximize the individual strengths of both traditional and Agile
software development methodologies, while controlling their weakness. Some level of the
predictability, stability, and high assurance is compromised for agility to create a process
that can easily adapt to rapid changing business requirements and still produce high
quality software.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.isem.org.za/index.php/isem/isem2011
Conference of the ISEM 2011 Proceedings, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 21 - 23 September 2011.
Conference theme - Innovative Systems Thinking: Unravelling Complexity for Successful Solutions.
Conference of the ISEM 2011 Proceedings, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 21 - 23 September 2011.
Conference theme - Innovative Systems Thinking: Unravelling Complexity for Successful Solutions.
Keywords
Software Development Framework (SDF), Software requirements
Citation
Nortier, B., Von Leipzig, K. H. & Schutte, C. S. L. 2011. The development of a software development framework by combining traditional & agile methods to address modern challenges. Presented at the ISEM 2011 Proceedings, September 21-23, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.