8 Reasons why we stand by The Agile Software Development Methodology
The term methodology refers to a system of practices developed in a particular way to achieve a specific result. Agile Software Development and its management system has become THE methodology in developing key models for a sustainable, cost-effective business strategy, and customer-centric technology firms.
We need to develop modern business strategies that can respond to an ever changing world with new expectations. Thus, we have mapped out 8 key features that best highlight the reasons we stand by the Agile Software Development Strategy.
Superior product
The core reasoning behind the term “Agile” is rooted in the idea of responding adaptively and effectively to change in technology and the planet: Part of this Agile Software Development’s attributes include an integrated testing project phase. This means that clients are involved throughout the process and request changes when needed since they are able to view the project management in real-time. This ensures a quality product that meets their expectations at the final stage of development.
Customer Satisfaction
As mentioned above, the client is involved in the decision-making process and is therefore able to determine key decisions throughout. Changes made from validated feedback leads to better customer satisfaction due to constant communication channels being utilised in order to produce the correct solution one phase at a time.
Better Control
Internal development processes are more transparent. This means that management is able to coordinate strategies with less breakdown in communications. Regular feedback sessions will allow for a smoother transition of production, quality control, and ease of workflow over the entirety of the project schedule.
Improved project predictability
With improved development scheduling, comes the better implementation of risk management. Agile Software Development allows one to accurately predict risks sooner due to project transparency. This means that with management scheduling being done in advance, better preparations can be made to account for short-term tech anomalies.
Reduced Risks
Projects are broken down into progressive and iterative steps to allow for the early identification of risks. This creates opportunities for an early adjustment for approaches to the strategy before major goals have been finalised.
Increased flexibility
Tasks are divided and segmented into smaller sprints. This means that teams can focus on specific and important aspects of development whilst having the ability to receive client feedback on a regular level. Teams are also able to identify risks, attend to errors, and assess overall quality with more efficiency.
Continuous improvements
The use of an incremental and iterative approach means that each sprint will improve on the previous. This ensures that seamless improvements can be implemented when required, while any potential mistakes are phased out. After a sprint has been completed, outcomes can be verified and investigated for paths in which to improve the next iteration and how to even reduce steps required for completion.
Improved team morale
Because Agile Software Development allows for multiple levels of engagement, mutual exchange of information between management staff and employees can occur. This will lead to the strengthening of team dynamics where challenges to project status can be discussed in focus and strategy meetings. Furthermore, focus meetings will develop their abilities to work collaboratively and efficiently as a cohesive unit.
Business agility is vital for any Organisation/Project/Sprint as we live in a rapidly changing world. The requirement to be able to pivot or adapt in a short time period is key to the success of any Organisation/Project/Sprint.
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