Software Engineering - Agile
Methodologies
Agile methodologies revolutionized the software development industry by shifting from traditional
approaches to a more flexible, client-centric framework. In this document, we will explore popular Agile
methodologies, their benefits, challenges, and limitations.
The Agile Manifesto and Principles
The Agile Manifesto Twelve Principles
The Agile Manifesto outlines four values and These principles offer guidance for implementing
twelve principles that prioritize the needs of the Agile methodologies and ensuring high-quality,
customer, collaboration, and flexibility over rigid customer-focused software delivery.
processes and plans.
Introduction to Agile Methodologies
Agile methodologies reject the traditional, cumbersome approach of software development in favor of a
flexible, iterative process.
They prioritize delivering software quickly while continuously improving the product based on user
feedback. Agile focuses on the customer's needs by breaking down development into small, manageable
components.
The Scrum Framework
Roles Sprints The Daily Scrum
Scrum consists of three roles: Sprints are time-boxed The Daily Scrum is a short,
the Product Owner, the Scrum iterations of development, daily meeting where the
Master, and the Development typically lasting one to four Development Team discusses
Team. Each role has specific weeks. The Development Team progress and identifies any
responsibilities and collaborates and the Product Owner work impediments to completing the
to deliver high-quality software. together to deliver a small, sprint's goals.
usable product in each sprint.
Kanban Methodology
1 Visual Workflow 2 Continuous 3 Cycle Time
Delivery
Kanban uses a visual Cycle time is a key
workflow to manage Kanban emphasizes metric in Kanban,
work and track progress. continuous delivery by measuring the time it
Each stage of limiting the number of takes for a work item to
development is items in progress at any move from start to
represented by a column given time, reducing finish. Teams use cycle
on a board. Work items waste in the time as a way to
move through the development process. continuously improve
columns as they are their workflow and
completed. reduce delivery time.
Extreme Programming (XP)
Key Principles Description
Continuous Integration Developers integrate new code into the system
frequently, preventing long, difficult merges.
Test-Driven Development (TDD) Developers write automated tests before
writing new code, ensuring the code meets
requirements and specifications.
Pair Programming Two developers work together on the same
task, improving code quality and sharing
knowledge.
Small Releases Software is delivered in small, frequent
releases, allowing for more rapid feedback
from customers.
Benefits of Using Agile Methodologies
Adaptable to Change Better Collaboration
Agile methodologies embrace change and are Agile encourages collaboration between
designed to accommodate shifting developers, stakeholders, and customers,
requirements and priorities. resulting in a more customer-centric product.
Increased Productivity Improved Quality
Agile methodologies prioritize delivering By delivering working code in small iterations
working software quickly, leading to with automated testing, Agile methodologies
increased efficiency and productivity. help ensure excellent quality in the final
product.
Challenges and Limitations of Agile
Methodologies
Limitation 2: Complexity
Challenge 2: Scalability
Agile methodologies require
Agile methodologies may need to careful planning and execution, and
be modified when scaling to large the development process can be
projects or large teams. complex and challenging.
1 2 3 4
Challenge 1: Hybrid Limitation 1: Resistance to
Methodologies Change
Combining traditional and Agile Not everyone may embrace the
methodologies can cause confusion switch to Agile methodologies and
and produce suboptimal results. may need to be trained in new
ways of thinking and working.
