Source: dzone.com
A Transformation Story: From Waterfall to Agile Software DevelopmentCategory: Deployment, Software, Business, Database, Architecture, automation
by Similar to the evolution of societies using bureaucratic models, software development’s evolution has been affected by the bureaucratic nature of the waterfall model since the 60’s.
Whilst agile SDLC principles are known since the agile manifesto one of the hard truths that the software industry faces is that it is not easy to become agile-like.
It is no longer the manager that decides for the team, it is the team (which includes the customer) that makes decisions, factors that may introduce uncertainty and difficulties.
It is important that even small improvements and contributions are recognized and celebrated.Agile software development may not be for everyone but it is also important to remember that agility is not binary.
Whilst agile SDLC principles are known since the agile manifesto one of the hard truths that the software industry faces is that it is not easy to become agile-like.
It is no longer the manager that decides for the team, it is the team (which includes the customer) that makes decisions, factors that may introduce uncertainty and difficulties.
It is important that even small improvements and contributions are recognized and celebrated.Agile software development may not be for everyone but it is also important to remember that agility is not binary.
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