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Analyzing the enablers and challenges for Successful Methodological Transition

Published on April 2012 by Jagpuneet Bajwa, Kawaljeet Singh, Neeraj Sharma
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International Conference on Recent Advances and Future Trends in Information Technology (iRAFIT 2012)
Foundation of Computer Science USA
IRAFIT - Number 9
April 2012
Authors: Jagpuneet Bajwa, Kawaljeet Singh, Neeraj Sharma
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Jagpuneet Bajwa, Kawaljeet Singh, Neeraj Sharma . Analyzing the enablers and challenges for Successful Methodological Transition. International Conference on Recent Advances and Future Trends in Information Technology (iRAFIT 2012). IRAFIT, 9 (April 2012), 1-4.

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title = { Analyzing the enablers and challenges for Successful Methodological Transition },
journal = { International Conference on Recent Advances and Future Trends in Information Technology (iRAFIT 2012) },
issue_date = { April 2012 },
volume = { IRAFIT },
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Abstract

Agile methods are gaining popularity over a wider range of domains, predominantly in enterprise environments. Software methodologies are evolving due to the challenges imposed by ever changing software development scenarios. Agile methodologies particularly demand for an organizational culture which focuses on high responsibility and greater discipline of every individual in an organization. The transition from traditional methodology to agile is an overwhelming task and poses greater challenge for organizations which are striving for better customer satisfaction and producing higher quality products. This paper investigates the underlying reasons behind this 'methodological shift', discusses about the contrasting differences between the traditional or conventional software development methods and light weight or agile methodologies. Further in this paper we discuss the present need for methodological transitions. Third section provides an insight of 'preconditions' (core reasons), 'enablers' (changes required) and 'challenges' (risks involved) for a successful methodological transition in the form of a proposed framework.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Agile Methods Xp Scrum Dsdm Spiral Model Waterfall Model