You may have heard the term “agile” being tossed around prior. It’s a favored concept in software development and project management. It refers to a process that helps organize how teams work together to produce more efficiently and with better outcomes, typically by distributing the output in small portions that can be consumed and receiving […]
Agile methodology: Definition, Phases and Types
The definition of Agile Methodology The agile methodology is one of the most straightforward ways to turn a concept and various requirements into workable software solutions. The Agile methodology is an iterative and incremental approach to software development that emphasizes continuous planning, understanding, updating, team collaboration, development, and delivery. The agile method is broken down […]
What is Agile Software Development?
What is Agile? Agile software development is an assortment of software development techniques based on iterative development, which means that requirements and solutions change through the collaboration of self-organizing teams of cross-functional members. Agile methodologies or Agile processes generally advocate a disciplined management approach that promotes regular inspection and adaptation as well as a philosophy […]
Traditional vs. Agile vs. Lean Project Management: Key Differences
Project managers in today’s corporate IT environment face many challenges in delivering products to customers quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. Most of these challenges stem from a rapidly changing environment characterized by haste, unclear expectations, and arbitrary deadlines, among other factors. Even when careful attention is given to accurately defining project goals, maintaining communication, and meeting […]
Why Agile Is Now Essential for Banking
Real change comes from within. The success of technology firms today (and the best hope for banks tomorrow) depends on refocusing development — not to solidify the organization, but to adapt to the customer. This process requires transforming the entire business process to make change an integral part of the process. The solution is an […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Scaling Scrum
Scrum framework was originally envisioned to be used in a simple and focused environment— one team of up to 9 people working with one Backlog to deliver a (relatively) small-scale project. Over time, however, the framework started gaining ground in the enterprise landscape. In such an environment, everything is larger, including the organizational structure, the […]
How DevOps Can Accelerate Software Development Process
According to research, the DevOps market is expected to reach $12.85 billion by 2025. In today’s “always-on” digital world, delivering high-performing applications or software with speed and agility is the need of the hour. For service providers, improving the operationality of software applications along with delivering features is crucial to meet consumer demands. They need […]
SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) — an introduction
SAFe is a framework for scaling Agile in large organizations. It consists of two to four levels: Team level Program level Large Solution level (optional) Portfolio level (optional) Here’s a diagram that illustrates Full SAFe, the most comprehensive version of the Scaled Agile Framework: Team Level At the team level (referred to as Agile team), […]